Stranger on the Road
Operated by: Henri Doornbos (sole proprietorship, trading under “Digrafium” and “Stranger on the Road”)
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 60986123
Contact: info [at] strangerontheroad.com
Website: https://www.strangerontheroad.com
1.
Who we are
This privacy statement applies to the website www.strangerontheroad.com, operated by Henri Doornbos as a sole proprietor under the trade names “Digrafium” and “Stranger on the Road”.
2.
What personal data we collect and why
We may collect the following data from you:
- Full name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
We collect this data only when you voluntarily provide it, such as when:
- Filling out the contact form
- Making a purchase in the webshop
- Sending a direct email
- Subscribing to our newsletter (with double opt-in confirmation)
We use this data for the following purposes:
- Responding to your messages or requests
- Delivering purchased products
- Processing payments
- Sending newsletters (only after confirmed consent)
3.
Newsletter and communication
We use MailPoet to send newsletters and email updates. Subscription is only completed after explicit confirmation (double opt-in). You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email, without any cost.
4.
Storage and security of data
Your personal data is stored and transmitted securely. Stranger on the Road takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss or misuse of your data.
We retain:
- Newsletter data until you unsubscribe
- Transactional data (e.g., orders, invoices) for 7 years in accordance with Dutch tax legislation
You may request access to your personal data at any time. If data is incorrect, incomplete or no longer relevant, you may request correction or deletion, unless legal obligations require us to retain it.
5.
Use of cookies
Stranger on the Road uses functional cookies necessary for the operation of the site.
We also use third-party cookies, such as from Google and Meta, for advertising and analytics purposes.
A separate cookie policy is available that explains this in more detail, including how you can manage or withdraw consent.
6.
Third parties with whom we share data
We handle your data confidentially. In some cases, we share data with service providers under data processing agreements:
- Cloud86 (NL): web hosting and email services
- Jortt (NL): accounting software
- Mollie (NL): payment processor
- MailPoet (EU-based): email marketing
- Apple iCloud (EU data center): storage of email and invoice backups (GDPR-compliant)
These parties only process data on our behalf and do not have the right to use your data for their own purposes. We never sell your data.
7.
Embedded content from other websites
Pages on this website may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you’re logged into those platforms.
8.
Minors (under 16)
If you are under the age of 16, you may only provide personal data with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. We encourage parents to read this privacy statement and assist minors in understanding their rights.
9.
Changes to this privacy statement
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy. The most recent version is always available at https://www.strangerontheroad.nl. We recommend checking it regularly.
10.
Your rights and complaints
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion (except where legally restricted)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you believe your data is being handled improperly
In the event of a data breach, Stranger on the Road will notify the Authority and any affected users as required by GDPR.