Date of last update: 3 December 2025

Femke Ellenbroek (“I”, “me”, or “my”) is committed to protecting your personal data and safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store and protect your information when you visit my website, contact me or work with me.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach me at:
Email: femkeellenbroek111@gmail.com
Website: www.femkeellenbroek.com

1. Personal data I collect

I only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide or that is technically necessary for the functioning of my website.

1.1 Data you provide directly

When you contact me or work with me, I may collect:

Name

Job title

Company name

Email address

Phone number

Information you share in messages or consultation forms

Billing and payment details (for clients)

1.2 Data collected automatically

When you visit my website, certain data may be collected automatically, such as:

IP address

Browser type and version

Device information

Pages visited

Time and date of your visit

This data is used for analytics and website optimisation.

1.3 Cookies

My website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How I use your data

I use your personal data to:

Respond to your inquiries

Provide proposals, consultations or services

Manage and maintain communication during projects

Send invoices and process payments

Improve my website and services

Meet legal or tax obligations

I do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Legal basis for processing

I process your data based on:

Consent (when you submit a form or email me)

Contractual necessity (when we work together)

Legitimate interest (improving my website or services)

Legal obligation (administration, invoicing, tax compliance)

4. Who I share your data with

I may share your data only with:

Service providers needed to run my business (e.g., email provider, accountant, website hosting)

Legal authorities, if required by law

I ensure that all third-party providers comply with GDPR data protection rules.

I do not share your data with marketing companies.

5. How long I keep your data

I store your personal data only as long as necessary:

Client files: up to 7 years (required for tax and administration)

Emails and inquiries: up to 2 years

Website analytics data: varies by provider (usually 12–26 months)

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

6. How I protect your data

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:

Secure password management

Encrypted email and storage tools where possible

Limited access to data

Secure cloud storage and professional software tools

However, no method of digital transmission is fully secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct inaccurate data

Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

Limit or object to data processing

Withdraw consent

Request transfer of your data

File a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at femkeellenbroek111@gmail.com

8. International data transfers

If your data is processed by service providers outside the EU, I ensure that:

They have appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses), and

They comply with GDPR-level data protection standards.

9. Updates to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your data is handled, please contact:

Femke Ellenbroek
Email: femkeellenbroek111@gmail.com
Website: www.femkeellenbroek.com