Privacy policy
Last updated: 26 June 2026
1. Introduction
This privacy policy applies to designpolitie.com and designpolitie.nl, the websites of De Designpolitie (Design People Planet B.V., Krelis Louwenstraat 1D08, 1055 KA Amsterdam, the Netherlands). We respect your privacy and handle your personal data with care.
This policy explains what we collect, how we use it and who we share it with.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Personal data
We only collect personal data (such as your name, email address or phone number) when you give it to us, for example through the contact form or the newsletter sign-up.
2.2 Usage data
With your consent, we collect data about how you use the website through Google Analytics:
- anonymised IP addresses
- browser type and version
- device type and operating system
- pages visited and time spent on the site
- referring websites
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyse website traffic and usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to do this.
- Purpose: to improve the user experience, optimise our content and understand how visitors use the site.
- Data sharing: Google may share anonymised data with its partners. For details, see Google’s privacy policy.
3.1 Cookie consent
We only place analytics cookies after you have given consent through the cookie banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time via Cookie settings at the bottom of every page. You can also:
- block cookies in your browser settings, or
- install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. See our cookie policy for details.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your data on the basis of:
- consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), for analytics cookies and the newsletter;
- legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), for answering your questions and keeping the website secure.
5. Data retention
- Google Analytics data is deleted automatically after 26 months.
- We don’t keep other personal data longer than necessary for the purpose you provided it for.
6. Your rights under the GDPR
As a user in the European Union, you have the following rights:
| Right | What it means |
|---|---|
| Access | Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. |
| Rectification | Have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected. |
| Erasure | Have your data deleted (“right to be forgotten”). |
| Restriction | Restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances. |
| Portability | Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format. |
| Objection | Object to processing based on legitimate interest. |
| Complaint | Lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens). |
To exercise any of these rights, email info@designpolitie.nl. We will respond within one month.
7. Data security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including:
- encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- regular security checks
- access to data for authorised staff only
8. Third-party links
Our website contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please read their policies.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with a new date at the top.
10. Contact
Questions about this policy or your data? Get in touch:
De Designpolitie (Design People Planet B.V.)
Krelis Louwenstraat 1D08, 1055 KA Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Email:
Last updated: 26 June 2026