Privacy Statement

Sunrise Senegal Retreats

Version: June 2025

Sunrise Senegal Retreats is an initiative by Maureen van de Lustgraaf (sole proprietorship), registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 09164812 and based in The Hague, the Netherlands. We respect the privacy of all visitors and participants and process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy statement explains which data we collect, why we do so, and how we safeguard your privacy.

1. Who are we?

Name: Maureen van de Lustgraaf
Email: info@maureenvandelustgraaf.nl
Chamber of Commerce registration: 09164812
Location: The Hague, the Netherlands

Sunrise Senegal Retreats is the data controller as defined under the GDPR.

2. What personal data do we process?

We only process personal data that is necessary for our services, including:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal address

  • Payment information

  • Information you share through intake forms, email, or WhatsApp

  • Data about your visit to our website (via cookies and Google Analytics)

If you register for a retreat, we may also process special categories of personal data such as your motivation, background, or personal themes. These are collected only with your explicit consent and deleted no later than one month after the retreat ends.

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16 without parental consent.

3. How do we collect your data?

We collect your data via:

  • Contact and registration forms on our website

  • Email and WhatsApp communication

  • Intake interviews

  • Visits to our website (through cookies and analytics tools)

We only process data that you actively provide to us or that is automatically collected through your website visit.

4. Why do we process your data?

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To process your registration and support your participation in the retreat

  • To communicate about logistics, updates, or changes

  • For invoicing and administrative purposes

  • To send newsletters (if you have signed up)

  • To analyze website traffic and improve our services

The legal bases for processing your data include the performance of a contract, legal obligations, your consent, or our legitimate interests.

5. Do we share your data with third parties?

Your data is only shared with third parties when necessary for our services, such as:

  • Our accountant (for financial administration)

  • Our hosting provider (for website and email services)

We sign data processing agreements with these parties to protect your privacy. We never sell your personal data to third parties.

6. How long do we keep your data?

  • Data from registration or intake: up to 1 month after the retreat ends

  • Administrative data: up to 7 years (as required by Dutch tax law)

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

After the retention period, your data will be safely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or delete your data

  • Object to the processing of your data

  • Withdraw your consent (if applicable)

  • Receive your data in a portable format

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

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@maureenvandelustgraaf.nl

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and to analyze website traffic through Google Analytics. You will be asked for consent upon your first visit. For more information, feel free to contact us.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. This includes SSL encryption, secure storage, and limiting access to authorized personnel only.

10. Changes to this policy

This privacy statement may be updated if our services or legal obligations change. We recommend checking this page regularly. In the case of significant changes, we will notify you by email or via a website notice.

Last updated: June 27, 2025