Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20 February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Ben Groenevelt ("I", "me", or "my"), operating from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, handles your information when you visit bengroenevelt.com (the "Site"). I am committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Ben Groenevelt Amsterdam, the Netherlands

2. What Data I Collect

This Site is a simple brochureware site. I collect minimal personal data:

  • Contact inquiries: If you contact me via email or a contact form, I receive your name, email address, and the content of your message.

  • Technical data: Standard server logs may record your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is not used to identify you personally.

3. How I Use Your Data

I use the data I collect solely to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and messages

  • Schedule and manage consultations or calls

  • Maintain basic records of our correspondence

I do not use your data for marketing, advertising, or profiling purposes. I do not sell your data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, I process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): Responding to your enquiries and managing business correspondence.

  • Contract performance (Article 6(1)(b)): Processing necessary to provide the services you have requested.

5. Cookies

This Site uses a cookie consent tool to manage your cookie preferences. Strictly necessary cookies are used to ensure the site functions correctly. If you choose to book a call via Calendly, Calendly may set cookies on your browser. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner on this site.

6. Third-Party Services

I use the following third-party service on this Site:

  • Weglot (translation)

7. Data Retention

I retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Enquiry emails and correspondence are generally retained for up to 2 years. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.

  • Right to rectification: You can ask me to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to erasure: You can request that I delete your personal data.

  • Right to object: You can object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.

  • Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [your email address]. I will respond within 30 days.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe I have not handled your personal data in accordance with applicable law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) at autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl, or with the supervisory authority in your country of residence.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. I encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal data, please contact me via the contact form on this site.