Privacy Policy
Last updated: 25 July 2025
This Privacy Policy applies to the website of Simply Happy Couples, a couples counselling and retreat service based in the Netherlands, operated by Vincent Obst. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch law. Simply Happy Couples is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data.
Business information:
Simply Happy Couples
KVK Number: 94104255
VAT Number: NL005066416B89
Jan van Zutphenstraat 351, 1069RR Amsterdam, Netherlands
Email: simplyhappycouples@gmail.com
We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully, as it explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. What Personal Information may be collected when on our website
A. Device Information
• IP address
• Web browser and time zone
• Pages visited
• Referral source (e.g. search engine or social media)
• Interaction data (e.g. clicks, time spent)
This information is collected using cookies through Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with the website and improve the experience.
B. Contact Form Data
• Name
• Email address
• Any message you submit
We do not collect or store sensitive personal data (e.g. relationship issues, health data) through the website. Any such information is only shared voluntarily during in-person or video counselling sessions and is not connected to website usage.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We only process your personal data when we have a legal basis under the GDPR:
• Consent – when you voluntarily provide data via the contact form
• Legitimate interest – for maintaining and improving the functionality and security of the website
• Legal obligations – where we must retain information for tax or administrative purposes
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly and to collect basic analytics data.
A cookie is a small file stored on your device that helps the site remember your preferences and usage patterns.
Currently, we only use:
• Essential cookies – necessary for the basic operation of the website
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) – to improve the site experience
These cookies do not track individual users personally.
You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies via the cookie banner when you first visit our website. If you later change your mind, you can clear cookies in your browser settings and revisit the banner.
We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling at this time. If this changes, this policy will be updated.
4. Data Retention
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary:
• Contact form data: deleted within 6 months unless ongoing contact is established
• Analytics data: retained according to Google’s standard data retention settings
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact: simplyhappycouples@gmail.com
6. Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. However, no method of transmission over the internet can be 100% secure.
7. Data Transfers Outside the EU
We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If we begin using external tools hosted outside the EU in the future, we will ensure that proper safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place and will update this policy accordingly.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be posted here and marked with the “last updated” date.
10. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Vincent Obst
Email: simplyhappycouples@gmail.com
Website: www.simplyhappycouples.com
We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we are processing the information collected by Simply Happy Couples, which also provides the reasons why we must collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, you must read this Privacy Policy before using Simply Happy Couples website.
We take care of your personal data and undertake to guarantee its confidentiality and security.