Privacy statement
Date: March 1, 2026
Applicable to: All services and websites of Gearbox Innovations B.V. (“Gearbox”, “we”), including https://www.gearboxinnovations.com/
1. Who are we?
Gearbox Innovations B.V. is a technology company that develops intelligent automation solutions for the horticultural sector, including vision, AI and robotics software for quality control, sorting and data processing of vegetables, fruit and ornamental products.
We are responsible for the processing of your personal data as described in this privacy statement.
Contact details of the controller:
Gearbox Innovations Limited
Nollaantje 42C
2676 BW Maasdijk
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 174-295714
Email: info@gearboxinnovations.com
2. What information do we collect?
We collect personal data that you provide directly to us or that is automatically collected when you visit our website or use our services:
2.1 Information provided directly by you:
Name, email address, telephone number
Company name and position
Correspondence and messages you send to us
Account details (if applicable)
2.2 Information we collect automatically:
IP address and technical data of your device
Browser and session data (pages visited, times, click data)
Cookies and similar technologies (see our cookie policy)
This information is processed in order to inform you, provide services, answer questions and improve the website.
3. What do we use your data for?
We process personal data for the following purposes:
a. Performance of the agreement:
To contact you, provide quotes, carry out assignments and offer customer service.
b. Website and analytics:
For statistical analysis, website optimisation and to understand how visitors use our site (e.g. via tools such as Google Analytics). This processing is based on our legitimate interest in optimising our services.
c. Marketing and communication:
If you have given your consent, we will use your email address to send you newsletters or offers.
d. Legal obligations:
To comply with our legal obligations, such as tax and administrative obligations.
4. Principles for processing
We process your personal data on the basis of:
Consent (e.g. for newsletters)
Performance of a contract
Legitimate interest (website analysis, security, service provision)
Legal obligations
5. Sharing data with third parties
We may share personal data with:
Processors, such as hosting and email providers, analytics tools, and IT service providers;
Government agencies, if required by law;
Business partners, solely for the performance of services with your consent or as contractually required.
We enter into processing agreements with processors to ensure appropriate safeguards.
6. Cookies and tracking technologies
Our site may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, collect statistics and provide functionality. Please refer to our separate cookie policy for more information.
7. How do we protect your data?
Gearbox takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access, alteration or destruction. These measures include encryption, access control and secure servers.
8. Retention periods
We do not retain personal data for longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, except where statutory retention periods require longer storage.
9. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to access your data
Right to rectification or completion
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restriction of processing
Right to object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent
Requests can be sent to the email address above. We will respond to requests within the statutory time limits.
10. Changes to this privacy statement
We may update this privacy statement from time to time. The most recent version will be published on our website, stating the effective date.