Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [DD/MM/YYYY]

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Christiaan Bekkers collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you:

  • Visit our website (christiaanbekkers.com)
  • Make a purchase
  • Create an account
  • Contact customer service

By using our services, you consent to this policy.

2. Data We Collect

We may process:

  • Identity Data: Name, shipping/billing address
  • Contact Data: Email, phone number
  • Financial Data: Payment details (processed securely via third parties)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our Site

3. How We Use Your Data

Your information helps us:

  • Process orders and manage your account
  • Improve our products/services
  • Prevent fraud and comply with legal obligations
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

We rely on:

  • Contractual necessity (order fulfillment)
  • Legitimate interests (website optimization)
  • Your consent (for newsletters/promotions)

5. Data Sharing

We may disclose data to:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Shipping carriers (e.g., DHL, FedEx)
  • IT/analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Legal authorities (if required by law)

We never sell your personal data.

6. International Transfers

Data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA with safeguards like:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent (for marketing)
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us via the website contact form.

8. Data Security

We implement:

  • SSL encryption
  • PCI DSS compliance for payments
  • Regular security audits

9. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable shopping cart functionality
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Personalize your experience

Manage preferences via your browser settings or our cookie banner.

10. Data Retention

We retain data:

  • For active customers: 3 years post last purchase
  • For orders: 7 years (tax compliance)
  • For marketing: Until consent withdrawal

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

12. Policy Updates

Changes will be posted here. Significant updates may be notified via email.

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, use the contact form on our website.