Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 2025
Van Putten (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates vanputten.com. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our website and the choices you have associated with that data.
Information We Collect
Personal Data
When you contact us through our website, we may collect personally identifiable information including but not limited to: name, email address, phone number, company name, and any information you provide in your inquiry.
Usage Data
We may collect information about how the website is accessed and used, including your computer’s IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for various purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services
- To communicate with you about potential advisory engagements
- To improve and maintain our website
- To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data based on:
Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (responding to inquiries, providing services)
Legal obligations: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Contact inquiries are typically retained for 2 years unless an advisory relationship is established.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@vanputten.com.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and services (hosting providers, analytics services) that have access to your personal data only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
Cookies
Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy:
Ruben van Putten
Singel 268, Dordrecht [NL]
Email: info@vanputten.com
Phone: +31(0)651 500 455