Privacy Statement – The Train Company

Effective Date: January 2026

Introduction

At The Train Company, your privacy matters. This Privacy Statement explains how BG & Company B.V., trading as The Train Company, and its subsidiary The Train Company USA Inc. process your personal data. We are committed to handling your information with the highest level of security, transparency, and care.

Questions? Please contact us at sales@thetraincompany.com.

Who We Are

  • BG & Company B.V. (Netherlands) – Registered controller for EU-based data subjects

  • The Train Company USA Inc. – U.S.-based affiliate handling U.S. operations and data processing

We act as joint controllers depending on your location and interaction with our website or services.

How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following categories:

  • Service & Order Management

  • Financial Administration & Invoicing

  • CRM & Customer Support

  • Marketing & Retargeting

  • Website Analytics & Reviews

  • Security & Fraud Prevention

  • Product Research & Development

Full details of each purpose, data types, legal basis, and retention periods are available upon request or in our extended privacy overview.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are an EU resident, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

  • File a complaint with your national supervisory authority

For requests: sales@thetraincompany.com

Data Transfers & Third Parties

Your personal data may be shared with third parties if:

  • Required by law or regulation

  • Necessary for technical service delivery (e.g., hosting, CRM tools)

  • Required for operations across the US and EU

We ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and comparable technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting) to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and support marketing. Learn more in our Cookie Policy.

Automated Decision-Making

Automated processing may be used to personalize marketing or service offerings. You may always request human review of such decisions.

Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure hosting, and access control.

Updates to This Statement

We may revise this Privacy Statement from time to time. Please check this page periodically to stay informed.

Questions or Complaints?

  • Contact us: sales@thetraincompany.com

  • Complaints (EU): Contact your local data authority

  • Complaints (US): Please write to our Miami office

© 2026 BG & Company B.V. – The Train Company
The Train Company is a registered trade name of BG & Company B.V. All rights reserved.

Privacy Statement

Services, customer management, and financial administration

  
Purpose:Financial administration

Information:

Company name, Billing address, Bank details, Outstanding balance

Legal basis:

Legal obligation

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Order Management

Information:

Home address, Delivery address, Billing address, Email, Phone, Payment information, Account Number, Order Number, Complaint content, COC number, VAT number, Customer number

Legal basis:

Necessary for the performance of a contract

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Handling complaints

Information:

Home address, Delivery address, Billing address, Email, Phone, Payment information, Account Number, Order Number, Complaint content, COC number, VAT number, Customer number

Legal basis:

Necessary for the performance of a contract

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Invoicing

Information:

Home address, Delivery address, Billing address, Email, Phone, Payment information, Account Number, Order Number, Complaint content, COC number, VAT number, Customer number

Legal basis:

Necessary for the performance of a contract

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Services

Information:

Home address, Email, Customer file data, Data necessary to provide the service, Data generated by the service

Legal basis:

Necessary for the performance of a contract

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Handling complaints

Information:

Home address, Email, Customer file data, Data necessary to provide the service, Data generated by the service

Legal basis:

Necessary for the performance of a contract

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Invoicing

Information:

Home address, Email, Customer file data, Data necessary to provide the service, Data generated by the service

Legal basis:

Necessary for the performance of a contract

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

CRM

Information:

Name, Email, Location, Order History, Social media account, Phone, Profile photo

Legal basis:

Legitimate interests

Importance:

Commercial interests

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

Marketing

Purpose:

Direct marketing

Information:

Name, Email, Click behavior, Online behavior, Interest in a product, Social media account, Billing address, Legitimate interests

Legal basis:

Legitimate interests

Interest concerned:

Commercial interests

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Newsletter

Information:

Name, Email, Click behavior, Online behavior, Interest in a product, Social media account, Billing address, Legitimate interests

Legal basis:

Legitimate interests

Interest concerned:

Commercial interests

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Retargeting

Information:

Name, Email, Click behavior, Online behavior, Interest in a product, Social media account, Billing address, Legitimate interests

Legal basis:

Legitimate interests

Interest concerned:

Commercial interests

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Social media marketing

Information:

Name, Email, Click behavior, Online behavior, Interest in a product, Social media account, Billing address, Legitimate interests

Legal basis:

Legitimate interests

Interest concerned:

Commercial interests

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Behavioral targeting

Information:

Name, Email, Click behavior, Online behavior, Interest in a product, Social media account, Billing address, Legitimate interests

Legal basis:

Legitimate interests

Interest concerned:

Commercial interests

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

Website

Purpose:

Website analytics

Information:

Online behavior, Location

Legal basis:

Legitimate interests

Interest concerned:

Commercial interests

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Account

Information:

Name, Address, Email, Message content

Legal basis:

Necessary for the performance of a contract

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Submitting reviews or messages

Information:

Name, Address, Email, Message content

Legal basis:

Necessary for the performance of a contract

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Security and fraud prevention

Purpose:

Camera surveillance

Information:

Security video footage

Legal basis:

Legitimate interests

Interest concerned:

The only manner to achieve the purpose

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Purpose:

Data security

Information:

Security video footage

Legal basis:

Legitimate interests

Interest concerned:

The only manner to achieve the purpose

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

  

Research and Development

Purpose:

Market research

Information:

Online behavior, Home Address, Email

Legal basis:

Legitimate interests

Interest concerned:

Commercial interests

Storage period:

As long as necessary for this purpose

 

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