privacy policy

Last updated: 27-1-2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how paul coenen studio, a sole trader (zzp) based in the Netherlands (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects, uses, and protects personal data through the website www.paulcoenen.nl.

We handle personal data with care and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you use the website, we may collect the following personal data:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Company name (if applicable)

  • Payment-related information (processed via third-party payment providers)

  • Information you voluntarily provide via contact forms, commission requests, or email

  • Technical data such as IP address, device type, browser, and website usage data

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries and commission requests

  • Processing and fulfilling webshop orders

  • Invoicing and accounting

  • Communicating about projects, orders, or services

  • Sending newsletters or updates (only if you have given consent)

  • Improving the website and user experience

  • Complying with legal and tax obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (e.g. newsletter subscriptions)

  • Performance of a contract (e.g. webshop orders or commissions)

  • Legal obligations (e.g. tax administration)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g. improving the website or responding to inquiries)

5. Webshop & Payments

When you place an order through the webshop, your personal data is used to process and deliver your purchase. Payments are handled by external payment service providers. We do not store full payment details ourselves.

6. Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data.

Your data may be shared with trusted third parties only when necessary, such as:

  • Payment service providers

  • Shipping and logistics partners

  • Website hosting providers

  • Analytics and email marketing services

These parties process data only on our behalf and in accordance with GDPR.

7. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to gain insight into how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects data such as IP address, device type, and pages visited.

IP addresses are anonymized where possible. Google may store data on servers outside the EU. Appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with GDPR.

You can opt out of Google Analytics via your browser settings or by using a tracking blocker.

8. Mailchimp

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is processed via Mailchimp, an email marketing platform.

Mailchimp may store data outside the EU. Data is processed in accordance with GDPR and applicable data protection agreements. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each newsletter.

9. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law (for example, tax retention periods).

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • File a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at mail@paulcoenen.nl.

11. Cookies

This website uses functional and analytical cookies. Analytical cookies are used to measure and improve website performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

12. Data Security

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

13. Contact Details

For questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, you can contact:

paul coenen studio
mail@paulcoenen.nl