Privacy Policy db Waterman

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At db Waterman, we value your privacy. We treat your personal data with care and ensure that it is always processed confidentially and securely. In this privacy policy, we explain what data we collect, why we do so, and how we handle it.

16-08-2025

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1. Who are we?

db Waterman is responsible for the processing of personal data as set out in this privacy statement.

Contact details:
db Waterman
Klokgebouw 197
5617AB Eindhoven
dbwaterman@gmail.com
Website: https://www.dbwatermanart.com/

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2. What data do we collect?

When you visit our website or contact us, we collect certain personal data. This may include:

Name and contact details (such as email address and telephone number)

Address details (e.g. for shipping artwork)

Payment details (when you make a purchase in our webshop)

Information you provide yourself (e.g., via a contact form or when placing a work of art in your interior for a trial)

Technical data (such as IP address, browser data, device type, via cookies and similar techniques)

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3. Why do we process your data?

We use your data for the following purposes:

To process your orders—so that your artwork is delivered to you safely and correctly.

For customer contact – for example, to answer questions or provide advice.

For marketing and newsletters – if you have signed up for these. You can unsubscribe at any time.

For trial placement of art – when you send in a photo for a digital visualization.

To improve our website – through analysis of visitor behavior (e.g., with cookies or Google Analytics).

For legal obligations – such as our administration and tax returns.

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4. Legal basis for processing

We only process personal data when this is permitted by law. The bases we use are:

Consent (for example, for the newsletter or trial placement).

Execution of an agreement (such as delivering a painting).

Legal obligation (such as administration and tax purposes).

Legitimate interest (such as marketing activities or website improvement).

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5. How long do we retain your data?

We do not retain personal data longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

Data for orders: maximum 7 years (in connection with the legal retention obligation).

Newsletter data: for as long as you remain subscribed.

Contact forms or trial placements: maximum 1 year, unless a purchase follows.

Technical data and cookies: in accordance with applicable legislation and cookie settings.

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6. Sharing data with third parties

We only share your data with third parties if this is strictly necessary for the performance of our services or if we are legally obliged to do so. This may include:

Payment providers (e.g., iDEAL, PayPal, or credit card companies)

Shipping partners (postal and courier services)

IT service providers (such as hosting or email providers)

Analytical services (such as Google Analytics, provided they are anonymized)

We always enter into processing agreements with parties that process personal data on our behalf.

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7. Cookies and similar techniques

Our website uses cookies and similar techniques to ensure that the website functions properly, to analyze its use, and to improve your experience.

Functional cookies: necessary for the functioning of the website.

Analytical cookies: to gain insight into the use of our website (set to be privacy-friendly).

Marketing cookies: only with your consent, for example for advertisements or social media.

You can adjust your preferences yourself in your browser settings or via our cookie banner.

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8. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have various rights with regard to your personal data:

Right of access

Right to rectification (correction of data)

Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

Right to restriction of processing

Right to data portability

Right to object to processing (e.g., to marketing)

Right to withdraw your consent

Would you like to exercise one of these rights? Please contact us at [email address].

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9. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.

10. Complaints

Are you dissatisfied with how we handle your data? Please contact us first. If you cannot resolve the issue, you have the right to submit a complaint to the Dutch Data Protection Authority via www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.

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11. Changes to this privacy policy

We may amend this privacy policy from time to time. The most current version is always available on our website, with the date of the last amendment indicated.

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“I handle your data with care. This privacy policy was last updated on 16-08-2025.

If there are any changes, I will update this page so that you can always read the latest version.”

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