Data protection information
Privacy Policy
Below, I explain which data may be processed when using the barbarasmietana.nl website, contacting via the contact form, email, telephone, WhatsApp, and during the handling of business enquiries.
Last updated: 29 August 2026
Data controller
The controller of personal data is Barbara Śmietana International B.V., website host barbarasmietana.nl.
Contact for matters concerning personal data: hello@barbarasmietana.nl.
What data is processed
The scope of data depends on the method of contact and the purpose of the conversation. In particular, these may include: first name and surname, company name, e-mail address, telephone number, message content, preferred topic of conversation, information provided voluntarily in the form, and technical data related to the use of the website.
When contacting via WhatsApp, telephone, e-mail or an external social media service, data provided through the given communication channel may also be processed.
Purposes and legal grounds for processing
| Goal | Sample data | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Handling of enquiries and discovery calls | contact details, company, message content | pre-contractual steps or legitimate interest |
| Conducting business cooperation | contact details, arrangements, correspondence | performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract |
| Website and form security | IP address, technical data, logs | legitimate interest consisting in the protection of the website |
| Cookies requiring consent | cookie identifiers, consent settings, analytical or marketing data | user consent |
| Establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims | correspondence, contact history, arrangements | legitimate interest of the controller |
Contact form
The data submitted via the contact form is used to reply to the message, arrange a discovery call, or get back with information regarding potential collaboration. The form may use anti-spam mechanisms and store technical information necessary for website security.
Data recipients
Data may be entrusted to entities supporting the operation of the website and communication, such as the hosting provider, email provider, form system, cookie consent system, security tools, administrative services, and analytical tools, if they are active and in accordance with consent settings.
Data may also be transferred to partners or subcontractors only when necessary to handle a specific enquiry, project or business discussion and where it arises from the context of the cooperation.
Transfers outside the EEA
Some communication or technological tools may involve the processing of data outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, required protection mechanisms are used, for example adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses, where applicable.
How long is the data stored
Data from enquiries is stored for the time necessary to handle the contact and further business communication, and subsequently for a period justified by protection against claims or legal obligations. Technical data and logs are stored for the period necessary for security and website maintenance. Cookie consents are stored in accordance with the settings of the consent management tool.
User rights
You have the right to access your data, rectify it, erase it, restrict its processing, port your data, object to its processing, and withdraw your consent at any time if the processing is based on consent.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority. In the Netherlands, this is Dutch Data Protection Authority.
No automated decisions
Data are not used for automated decision-making that produces legal effects, including profiling with such an effect.
Policy changes
The policy may be updated if the tools used on the website, the method of communication or legal requirements change. The current version is published on this subpage.