MARLEEN SCHUT • INTERNATIONAL • BUSINESS COACH

Privacy & Cookie Policy

Effective as of: February 2026

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1. Data Controller

Marleen Schut International is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this policy.

This policy applies exclusively to www.marleenschut.com and does not extend to third-party websites linked from this domain.

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If you have any questions about this policy, please contact:
📧 Email: connect@marleenschut.com

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Marleen Schut International

Amersfoort, The Netherlands

KVK number: 99736799

VAT number: NL005407664B71​

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2. What Personal Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction with our website or services, we may collect:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Address details

• Company name and VAT number (if applicable)

• Payment or billing information

• Login credentials (for private platforms)

• IP address

• Technical data collected via cookies

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Any additional information voluntarily provided

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

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3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Delivering coaching programs and services

• Managing agreements and communication

• Invoicing and financial administration

• CRM and client relationship management

• Marketing communications (only with explicit consent)

• Improving website functionality and user experience

• Complying with Dutch tax and legal obligations

We only process data that is necessary for these purposes.

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4. Legal Basis and Consent

Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR / AVG):

• Performance of a contract

• Legal obligation

• Legitimate interest (such as improving services, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring website security)

• Explicit consent (for marketing communications)

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

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5. Retention Period

• We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Website and contact form data: up to 2 years after last interaction

• Google Analytics data: 26 months

• Client and financial records: 7 years (in accordance with Dutch tax law)

• Email subscriptions: deleted within 3 months after unsubscribing

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6. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data with trusted service providers where necessary, such as:

• Payment processors

• Hosting providers

• Email marketing systems

• CRM platforms

• Accounting and legal advisors

We ensure appropriate data processing agreements are in place.
Personal data is never sold.

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7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may store or process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, appropriate safeguards are implemented, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to ensure compliance with GDPR.

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8. Use of Cookies

www.marleenschut.com uses cookies to enhance user experience.

Functional Cookies:

Necessary for basic website functionality.

Analytical Cookies:

Used via tools such as Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled).

​Marketing Cookies:

Used only after explicit consent, for example via Meta (Facebook/Instagram) or LinkedIn tracking.

On your first visit, you will be asked to provide cookie consent. You may adjust or withdraw consent at any time.

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9. Your Personal Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction

• Request deletion

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent

You may also file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority:

Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl

To exercise your rights, contact: connect@marleenschut.com

​Requests will be handled within 30 days in accordance with applicable law.

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10. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

• SSL encryption (https)

• Password-protected systems

• Limited access to authorized personnel

While we take reasonable precautions, no internet transmission is completely secure.

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11. Policy Updates

This Privacy & Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be published on www.marleenschut.com.

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