Privacy Policy

Who We Are

The Storage Scanner (hereinafter: "we," "us," or "our") is an online comparison service for renting storage units near you. Our website enables users to search for available storage spaces, compare prices, and find suitable storage with a third-party provider.

Our services are provided by The Storage Scanner V.O.F., a general partnership registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 96900210, with VAT number NL867823938B01 and based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We are the data controller for your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identification data: Name and email address (if provided during contact).
• Usage data: Information on how you use our website, such as searches and preferences.
• Technical data: Hashed IP address, approximate location (city and country level), browser details, device information, and cookies.

How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving our storage comparison service.
• Analyzing website usage and improving the user experience.
• Handling contact requests and customer service inquiries.
• Displaying relevant offers and personalized search results.
• Preventing and combating fraud or misuse of our services.

Sharing Data with Third Parties

We only share personal data with third parties when necessary for our service, such as:

• Service providers: External parties that assist us with hosting, analytics, and website security.
• Clients: We may share aggregated and anonymized data, such as click counts and general location information (limited to city and country level). IP addresses are never shared in raw form — they are irreversibly hashed and used solely for internal analysis and fraud prevention.
• Legal obligations: If required by law or in cases of fraud prevention.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure our website functions properly and to enhance user experience. This includes the use of third-party services like Google Analytics and Google Ads.

Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data such as visited pages, time spent on site, and browser information. Google Ads allows us to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior and search activity.

These tools may collect information including your IP address (anonymized where possible), device type, and browsing behavior. This data is processed based on your explicit consent and may be shared with Google, subject to their own privacy policies. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

How We Secure Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. Only authorized employees and partners have access to your data when necessary for their tasks.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we process about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data if no legal obligation requires retention.
• Object to certain types of data processing.
• Request data portability if technically feasible.

For inquiries or requests regarding your rights, please contact us at info@thestoragescanner.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy. The latest version will always be available on our website. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly.

Contact Details

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:
Email: info@thestoragescanner.com
Address: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

This Privacy Policy is governed by Dutch law.

Last updated at 10 January 2025