1. Who we are
Located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Email: hi@matteramsterdam.com
Website: www.matteramsterdam.com
We are the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data through this website.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
– Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if provided voluntarily through forms or email).
– Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, time spent on the site, and other analytical data.
– Cookie Data: See section 6 below for details.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
– To respond to inquiries or messages sent through the website.
– To improve the performance and usability of the website.
– To analyze website usage via third-party analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
– To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
– Your consent, when you voluntarily provide your information or accept cookies.
– Performance of a contract, if you contact us regarding potential collaboration or services.
– Legitimate interest, to improve our website and business operations.
– Legal obligations, where applicable.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or to comply with legal obligations. Contact form submissions are kept for a maximum of 12 months unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us understand user behavior and improve site functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use:
– Functional Cookies: Necessary for proper functioning of the website.
– Analytical Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our website (e.g. via Google Analytics).
– Marketing Cookies: We do not currently use advertising or profiling cookies.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. You can also decline non-essential cookies through our cookie banner.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools for hosting, analytics, or communication. These parties may process data on our behalf and are GDPR-compliant.
Examples include:
– Website hosting provider (e.g. Insert provider name)
– Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)
We ensure that any third-party service providers follow adequate data protection safeguards.
8. Your Rights
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the right to:
– Access your personal data
– Rectify inaccurate data
– Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
– Restrict or object to processing
– Data portability
– Withdraw consent at any time
– Lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hi@matteramsterdam.com.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We recommend checking this page periodically.
11. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our use of your data, please contact us at:
Matter Amsterdam
Email: hi@matteramsterdam.com
Website: www.matteramsterdam.com