Privacy policy.

Last updated: 9 June 2025

Hi! This is the privacy policy of ALBERT HOFMAN, located at Drakesteijnstraat 4, 9744ED Groningen, The Netherlands. I take your privacy seriously and will always treat your personal data with care. Below, I’ll explain what I collect, why I collect it, and how I keep it safe.

1. Who’s responsible for your data?

Albert Hofman

Email: info@alberthofman.com

Located in Groningen, The Netherlands

I don’t have a designated Data Protection Officer, but feel free to reach out if you have any questions about how your data is handled.

2. What data do I collect?

I may collect the following personal data:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your phone number (if you choose to share it)

3. How do I collect your data?

Your data is collected when:

  • You fill out a contact form on my website

  • You sign up for updates or newsletters

  • You visit my website (through cookies and analytics tools)

4. Why do I collect your data?

I use your data to:

  • Get in touch with you when you contact me

  • Let you know when I publish new work or run a giveaway

  • Keep you updated with occasional emails (only if you’ve signed up)

  • Improve my website through anonymous analytics

5. What’s the legal basis for using your data?

Under the GDPR, I’m required to explain my legal grounds for processing your data. These are:

  • Consent – when you sign up for updates or newsletters

  • Legitimate interest – when you contact me and I respond, especially if it could lead to working together

6. Do I share your data with others?

I don’t sell or rent your data. I do use a few trusted tools to help run my website and services:

  • Squarespace – where my website and contact forms live

  • Google Analytics – to understand how people use my site

  • Google Ads – to improve my advertising

These companies may store data outside the EU (like in the U.S.), but they provide GDPR-compliant safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

7. How long do I keep your data?

I keep your personal data until you unsubscribe or ask me to delete it. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in my emails or by contacting me directly.

8. Do I use cookies?

Yes. My website uses:

  • Essential cookies – to make the site work properly

  • Analytical cookies – via Google Analytics

  • Marketing cookies – via Google Ads

When you first visit my site, you’ll see a cookie banner where you can choose your preferences.

9. How is your data protected?

I take reasonable steps to protect your data:

  • My website uses SSL encryption (you’ll see the little lock in your browser)

  • I only use secure and trusted tools (like Squarespace)

  • Access to personal data is limited and only used when needed

10. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct incorrect data

  • Ask me to delete your data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

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

To make a request, just email me at info@alberthofman.com.

11. Changes to this policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on my website, and I’ll let you know if any big changes are made.