Privacy Policy

​​​At Lichtbeeltenis ("I", "my", "me"), registered in the Netherlands with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK), I highly value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable European (GDPR) and Dutch (AVG) data protection legislation. This privacy policy explains what personal information I collect, how I handle it, and how I maintain its security.

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What personal information do I collect?​

​I only collect the information necessary to fulfill and deliver the products and services you order or request from Lichtbeeltenis.

When you interact with my website or services, I may ask you to voluntarily provide personal information, including but not limited to:

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Name and surname
Email address
Mailing and/or delivery address
Telephone number
Payment information (for processing orders)
Account login details (if applicable)

I collect this information when you purchase artwork, subscribe to my newsletter, or contact me via email or through my website to make inquiries or request customer support.

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How do i use your personal information?​

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I respect your privacy. Under no circumstances will I rent, trade, or sell your personal information, including your email address, to third parties.

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I may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

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To process, fulfill, and deliver your orders or requested services.
To manage and maintain your personal account (if applicable).
To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
To conduct and audit transactions and monitor website engagement.
To personalize your user experience and communicate relevant information about our artworks, poetry, exhibitions, or events (only if you opted-in for such communications).
To protect the security and integrity of my website, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
To fulfill legal obligations or regulatory responsibilities.

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Who do I share your information with?

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I do not share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. Your information remains confidential and is used only to provide my products and services to you.

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I may only disclose your personal information where required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if necessary, to protect or defend my rights and interests.

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Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies

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Like most websites, Lichtbeeltenis might use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our site's functionality. Cookies are small files placed on your device by your web browser to enable certain features, such as remembering your preferences or maintaining contents in your shopping cart.

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Cookies help me:

Remember items in your shopping cart during and between visits.
Analyse site traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience.
Provide personalized content and experiences.

You can adjust your browser settings at any time to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit certain features and functionalities of the website.

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Data Retention​

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I will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including providing requested services and complying with legal, regulatory, and tax obligations. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

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Your Data Protection Rights Under GDPR/AVG​

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Under European (GDPR) and Dutch (AVG) privacy regulations, you have certain rights concerning your personal data:

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Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You may request corrections or updates to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request us to restrict processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to processing of your personal data under specific circumstances, such as direct marketing.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request transfer of your data to another organisation or directly to you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at lichtbeeltenis@gmail.com. I will respond promptly and within one month.

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Changes to Our Privacy Policy​

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I may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. Any updates or amendments will be posted on this page, and I recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how I handle your personal data.