Last updated: July 28th, 2026

This website, gerardberends.nl, is operated by Gerard Berends. This statement explains how your personal data is handled when you visit this website or get in touch.

Who is responsible

Gerard Berends is responsible for the processing of personal data described here. For any questions about your data, e-mail contact@gerardberends.nl.

What data is collected

If you contact me by email or phone, I process the details you choose to share, such as your email address and phone number. This data is used only to respond to you and to maintain our contact. It is not used for any other purpose.

This website uses Simple Analytics to measure visitor numbers. Simple Analytics is a privacy-friendly analytics service that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. It cannot identify individual visitors. More information is available at simpleanalytics.com.

Sharing with others

Your data is not sold or shared with third parties, except for service providers needed to operate this website, such as the hosting provider. These providers process data only on my instructions.

How long data is kept

Email and phone correspondence is kept only as long as needed for our contact, and no longer than necessary for that purpose.

Your rights

Under the GDPR you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact contact@gerardberends.nl.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) at autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.