1. Who am I?
This website is operated by M.V. Baks ("I", "me", "my").
- Contact: via the contact form at /contact
- Address: Hendrik de Keyserstraat 30, 3034 CM Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Chamber of Commerce / VAT: 58047174 / NL002046818B78
2. What personal data do I process?
Depending on how you use my website, I may process the following personal data:
- Contact details (such as name and email address) when you submit a form or contact me.
- The content of your message (e.g. via the contact form).
- Account details if you create a (free) account (if applicable).
- Order and transaction details if you place an order or purchase something (if applicable), such as order number, billing/shipping details, payment status, and communication about the order.
- Newsletter and preference data (subscription/unsubscription and preferences) if you subscribe.
- Technical data such as IP address, browser/device information, and logs (for security and operation).
- Cookie and preference data (cookie consent and settings), depending on your choices.
3. Why do I process this data (purposes)?
- To operate and secure my website properly.
- To respond to your contact requests.
- To offer a free account that provides access to additional parts of the website. The condition for this account is that you are subscribed to the newsletter.
- To handle orders, payments, and delivery/fulfilment (if applicable).
- To improve my website and services (e.g. fix issues).
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To send newsletters or updates if you have signed up.
4. Legal basis (GDPR/AVG)
I process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract (e.g. account usage or orders, if applicable).
- Legitimate interest (e.g. security, basic operation, and improvements).
- Consent (e.g. certain cookies and newsletter subscription).
- Legal obligation (e.g. administration/bookkeeping where applicable).
5. Cookies and similar technologies
I use cookies and similar technologies to:
- make the website function correctly,
- remember preferences,
- (optionally) support analytics/marketing, depending on your consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences via /cookie-settings.
Technical note: if you are logged in, this page may redirect you to /portal/cookie-settings for additional options.
6. Do I share data with third parties?
I may use service providers that process personal data on my behalf (processors), such as hosting, email, analytics, or payment providers (if applicable).
I only work with parties that apply appropriate security measures and (where applicable) operate in line with EU/GDPR requirements. They may only process your data under my instructions.
7. Retention periods
I do not keep personal data longer than necessary for the purposes described above, unless I am legally required to retain it for longer.
- Contact requests: typically [e.g. 12 months]
- Account data: as long as your account is active (and a reasonable period afterwards for administration)
- Order/administration data: as long as legally required (where applicable)
- Security logs: typically [e.g. 30–90 days]
- Newsletter data: as long as you are subscribed (or until you unsubscribe)
8. Your rights
Subject to the conditions of the GDPR, you have rights such as access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, data portability, and withdrawal of consent (where applicable).
You can submit requests via the contact form at /contact.
9. Security and data location
I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.
Personal data is stored in accordance with EU rules on a server located in Amsterdam (The Netherlands).
10. Reference to Terms and Conditions
For additional provisions regarding the use of the website and any services, I refer to my Terms and Conditions.
11. Changes
I may update this privacy policy. The most recent version will always be available on this page.
If you have a registered account, I may notify you by email about important changes to this privacy policy.