Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4 November 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how BlueLine Consulting ("BlueLine", "we", "us") collects and uses personal data when you visit bluelineconsulting.nl or communicate with us. We act as the data controller for the processing described here.
1. Who we are
BlueLine Consulting
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 98677233
Based in Utrecht, The Netherlands
📧 Email: hello@bluelineconsulting.nl
🌐 Website: https://www.bluelineconsulting.nl
For privacy questions, please contact us using the email above. You may also contact the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) regarding your rights.
2. What this policy covers
This policy applies to:
- visitors of our website; and
- individuals contacting us by email or form.
It does not apply to employees, subcontractors, or third‑party sites linked from our website.
3. Data we collect
3.1 Data you provide
- Contact details: name, email address, phone, organisation, and message.
- Business correspondence: details relevant to a potential or ongoing engagement.
We use this data only to respond to your inquiry or manage our client relationship.
3.2 Data collected automatically
Our hosting provider (Netlify) logs limited technical data such as:
- IP address, browser type, device, referring URL, and timestamp.
This data is used solely for security and performance monitoring. We do not use cookies, analytics, or advertising trackers.
4. Purposes and legal bases
| Purpose | Example | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Responding to inquiries | Email or contact form | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Providing services | Client communication and project management | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) |
| Site security | Server and network logs | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
5. Sharing your data
We share data only where necessary:
- with trusted service providers (hosting, email, IT support);
- with authorities where legally required; or
- if required to perform a contract.
We never sell personal data.
6. International transfers
Netlify may process limited technical data on servers outside the EU. Data is protected under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) consistent with GDPR requirements.
7. Retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed:
- Inquiries: up to 12 months after last contact.
- Client records and invoices: for the legal retention period (typically 7 years).
After expiry, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Security
We use reasonable organisational and technical safeguards, including HTTPS encryption and restricted access.
9. Your rights
Under the GDPR you may:
- request access, correction, or deletion;
- object to or restrict processing;
- request data portability; and
- lodge a complaint with Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.
Requests can be sent to hello@bluelineconsulting.nl. We aim to respond within one month.
10. Children’s privacy
Our site is not directed at individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on bluelineconsulting.nl.
12. Contact
BlueLine Consulting
KvK 98677233 | Utrecht, The Netherlands
📧 hello@bluelineconsulting.nl
🌐 https://www.bluelineconsulting.nl