kothuis.com

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how kothuis.com (“the Site”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch law.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is Thomas Kothuis, reachable at thomas@kothuis.com.

3. What Data We Collect

This website does not actively collect personal data. We do not use contact forms, newsletters, or user accounts. However, when you visit the Site, your browser automatically transmits certain technical information which may be logged by our hosting provider, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited

This data is processed solely for the purpose of operating and securing the website (legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and is not used to identify individual users.

4. Cookies

This website uses only technically necessary cookies set by WordPress. No tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies are used.

5. Third-Party Services

This website is hosted on DigitalOcean (Amsterdam). DigitalOcean may process server log data as described above. For details, see DigitalOcean’s Privacy Policy.

The Site contains links to external platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). When you click these links, you leave this Site and the respective platform’s privacy policy applies. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for their data practices.

6. Data Retention

Server log data is retained for a maximum of 30 days, after which it is automatically deleted.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and to object to processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at thomas@kothuis.com.

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

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always available at this page. Material changes will be indicated by the “Last updated” date above.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, please contact: thomas@kothuis.com