Privacy Policy

Learn how your data is collected, used, and protected. Transparency, security, and compliance with applicable regulations.

At Guus Verbeem (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website (https://www.guusaverbeem.com) or purchase our digital products and services.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

We operate from the Netherlands and follow the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and all relevant Dutch privacy laws.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about your data, contact us directly at info@guusaverbeem.com.

We take data protection seriously and will always handle your information responsibly and transparently.

What Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website and services, we may collect the following personal data:

Identity and contact details — such as your name, email address, phone number, and billing details.
Information you provide directly — through contact forms, surveys, emails, or when signing up for a course or newsletter.
Usage data — including your IP address, browser type, time zone, pages visited, and interaction patterns (through analytics tools).
Transaction data — if you purchase a product, including order details and payment confirmation (processed securely via Stripe).

We collect this information to serve you effectively and improve your experience on our platform.

Why We Collect Your Data

We use your personal data only when necessary and for specific purposes, including:

Providing our services — delivering access to courses, content, or products you purchase.
Customer support — responding to inquiries or technical issues.
Communication — sending important updates, confirmations, or newsletters (only with your consent).
Improvement and optimization — analyzing user behavior to improve our content, website, and marketing.
Legal compliance — maintaining records to meet tax, accounting, and consumer protection laws in the Netherlands and the EU.

We will never collect or use more data than we need for these purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data only when one or more of the following legal bases apply:

Consent – when you voluntarily provide information or sign up for communications.
Contractual necessity – when data is needed to fulfill an agreement (e.g. delivering a purchased product).
Legal obligation – when we must keep certain information to comply with Dutch or EU law.
Legitimate interests – for improving our website, marketing responsibly, and maintaining business operations (always balanced with your privacy rights).

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or as required by law.

When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
You may also request deletion of your data at any time by emailing info@guusaverbeem.com.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We never sell or rent your personal data to anyone.
However, we may share limited information with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, such as:

Payment processors (e.g. Stripe)
Email and hosting providers
Analytics or marketing tools (e.g. Google Analytics)

These service providers only process your data on our behalf and under strict confidentiality agreements.
All third-party partners are GDPR-compliant and handle your data according to applicable EU regulations.

We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have full control over your personal data.
You have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you.
Correct any inaccurate or outdated information.
Request deletion (“the right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to data processing.
Request data portability — receive a copy of your data in a commonly used format.
Withdraw consent — at any time, for data processing based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@guusaverbeem.com.
We will respond within 30 days, as required by law.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance performance and user experience.
Cookies may help us:

Understand how visitors use the site
Improve design and functionality
Measure traffic and marketing effectiveness

You can manage, disable, or delete cookies anytime via your browser settings.
Note: Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy (if available) or contact us for clarification.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
This includes SSL encryption, secure data storage, and limited internal access to personal data.

While we do everything possible to protect your data, no online system is 100% secure.
By using our site, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

International Data Transfers

If any of our trusted service providers are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that your data is protected through approved safeguards such as:

EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Or by working with providers certified under recognized privacy frameworks (e.g. EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework)

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, services, or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us at info@guusaverbeem.com.

We take all privacy-related inquiries seriously and aim to respond promptly and transparently.