Privacy Policy

BeDutched.nl Website

Effective Date: 09 September 2025
Contact: admin@bedutched.nl

Owner: BeDutched

 

1. Who We Are

At BeDutched we are committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch GDPR Implementation Act (AVG).

 

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name and contact details (e.g. email address)
  • IP address and browser information
  • Payment details (if applicable)
  • Any information you provide via forms or messages

We do not collect more data than necessary and only use it for the purposes stated below.

 

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We process your data for the following reasons:

  • To provide our services (e.g. language classes)
  • To respond to your inquiries
  • To send invoices or confirmations
  • To improve our website and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations

We only process your data when we have a legal basis, such as your consent, a contract, or a legitimate interest.

 

4. Legal Basis

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Enable basic functionality
  • Analyze website traffic (using privacy-friendly analytics)
  • Improve user experience

We ask for your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time.

 

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • For service-related data: up to 2 years after your last interaction
  • For invoicing and legal obligations: up to 7 years (as required by Dutch tax law)

 

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g. PayPal, Wise)
  • Hosting providers (e.g. Netlify, Supabase)
  • Email or scheduling tools (e.g. Bolt.new, Microsoft Calendar)

All third parties are GDPR-compliant and bound by data processing agreements.

 

7. Your Rights

  • Access your data
  • Correct or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Request data portability

You have the right to exercise your rights. To do so, contact us at admin@bedutched.nl. We may verify your identity before processing your request.

 

8. Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Secure servers and backups
  • Access control and regular updates

 

9. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by:

  • EU adequacy decisions
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Binding corporate rules (if applicable)

 

10. Complaints

If you believe your data is not handled properly, you can file a complaint with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority): https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl 

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.