Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Mack Meer collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit this website or submit information through the contact form. I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that all data processing activities comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:

Mack Meer
Heemraadssingel 175, 3023 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
Email: hello@mackmeer.nl
Phone: +31 10 456 7890

I am the sole operator of this website and personally responsible for all data processing activities described herein. Your data is never shared with third-party marketing companies, advertising networks, or external service providers.

2. Information I Collect

When you use the contact form on this website, I collect the following categories of personal data:

Identity Information: Your full name as provided in the contact form.
Contact Information: Your email address and phone number, which allow me to respond to your inquiry.
Communication Content: The subject, topic selection, and message content you choose to share.
Technical Data: Basic browser information and IP address collected automatically by standard web server logs for security purposes.

I do not collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or genetic data. Any gardening or lifestyle information you voluntarily share is treated as general communication.

3. How I Collect Your Data

Your data is collected through the following methods:

Direct interactions: When you fill out and submit the contact form on the main page.
Automated technologies: Standard web server logs that record your IP address, browser type, and access times for security and troubleshooting.

This website does not use cookies, tracking pixels, analytics scripts, or any other form of automated data collection beyond basic server logging. The contact form operates without JavaScript and does not rely on cookie-based session management.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under Article 6 of the GDPR, I process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): When you tick the GDPR consent checkbox on the contact form, you explicitly consent to the processing of your data for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): I process technical data to ensure website security, prevent fraud, and maintain service quality.

5. How I Use Your Data

I use your personal data exclusively for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries, questions, and service requests.
To provide information about my plant consultations, garden workshops, and care plans.
To schedule and confirm appointments for consultations or workshops.
To maintain records of our communications for quality assurance.
To ensure the security and integrity of this website.

I will never use your data for unsolicited marketing, sell your information to third parties, or send promotional materials without your explicit additional consent.

6. Data Retention

I retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 24 months from the date of submission, after which they are securely deleted.
Server logs containing IP addresses are retained for 12 months for security purposes before automatic deletion.
If you become an active client, your data is retained for the duration of our professional relationship plus 7 years in accordance with Dutch commercial record-keeping requirements.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
Right to rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
Right to restrict processing: Request that I limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
Right to data portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to object: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly. I will respond to all requests within 30 days as required by the GDPR.

8. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure storage on password-protected devices with encryption, regular security updates, and limited access — only I have access to your information. No third-party service providers or cloud platforms are used to store or process your data.

9. Cookies and Tracking

This website does not use cookies, web beacons, or any other tracking technologies. Your browsing experience is entirely cookie-free.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external resources such as Google Maps. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and I do not accept responsibility for their content or data practices.

11. International Data Transfers

All personal data collected through this website is stored and processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). I do not transfer your data to countries outside the EEA.

12. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact for Privacy Matters

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me:

Mack Meer
Heemraadssingel 175, 3023 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands
Email: hello@mackmeer.nl
Phone: +31 10 456 7890
Hours: Mon – Fri: 9:00 – 18:00 CET

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

By using this website and submitting the contact form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.