Privacy
Privacy Policy – Friese Meren Villa’s
At Friese Meren Villa’s, we value your privacy.
We handle your personal data with care, protect it properly, and only use it for the purposes for which you have provided it.
This statement explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and what rights you have.
1. Who we are
Friese Meren Villa’s is part of Friese Meren Verhuur B.V., offering luxury holiday villas and lodges by the water in Friesland, the Netherlands.
Contact details
Friese Meren Villa’s
Part of Friese Meren Verhuur B.V.
Visitor address:
De Bûtertonne 10
8508 SC Delfstrahuizen
The Netherlands
Postal and administrative address:
Hoofdweg 104
8539 ST Echtenerbrug
The Netherlands
📧 info@friesemerenvillas.nl
☎️ +31 (0)514 745074
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 73903132
VAT: NL859704671B01
2. What data we collect and why
We only collect personal data that is necessary to provide our services in a personal and professional way.
a. When you contact us
If you contact us by email, phone or through our contact form, we collect:
- your name
- email address
- phone number
- and your message or question
b. When you make a reservation
When you book a villa or lodge, we collect:
- your name and address details
- telephone number and email address
- details of your travel party (number of guests and any pets)
- payment information
c. Newsletter and offers
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your name and email address to send you occasional updates, offers, and inspiration.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of each email.
d. Visiting our website
Our website uses cookies to function properly and to analyse how it is used.
We use Google Analytics (with anonymised IP addresses) to collect statistical data that cannot be traced back to individual users.
We also use tracking cookies only if you give explicit consent via our cookie banner.
These help us to improve our website and display information that is relevant to you.
3. Legal basis for processing
We process personal data only when there is a lawful basis to do so, such as:
- the performance of a contract (for example, to complete a reservation or respond to an enquiry)
- your consent (for example, for newsletters or marketing cookies)
- compliance with a legal obligation (such as tax retention rules)
- our legitimate interest (such as improving our services)
4. Who receives your data
Your personal data is only shared with partners who directly contribute to providing our services, including:
- our booking and payment systems
- website and hosting providers
- local cleaning, management, or key-handling partners involved in your stay
Friese Meren Villa’s never sells or shares personal data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
5. How long we keep your data
We do not keep your data longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
| Type of data | Retention period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Booking and invoice details | 7 years | Legal tax retention requirement |
| Contact and enquiry details | 1 year | Service and follow-up |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe | Based on consent |
| Analytical and cookie data | 14 months | Website improvement |
6. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data.
- Right of access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You may correct or update inaccurate or outdated data.
- Right to erasure: You may ask us to delete your data unless we are legally required to retain it.
- Right to restriction or objection: You may object to certain data processing activities.
- Right to data portability: You may request your data to be transferred to yourself or another party.
We will respond within 30 days.
7. How we protect your data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data, including:
- encrypted connection (SSL / HTTPS)
- password-protected systems and limited access to data
- secure storage on EU-based servers
- regular backups and software updates
8. Cookies
Our website uses functional, analytical and – only with your consent – marketing cookies.
When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookies you allow.
You can change your settings at any time through the cookie banner or your browser preferences.
More details can be found in our cookie statement.
9. Questions or complaints
If you have questions about this privacy statement or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at info@friesemerenvillas.nl.
If you believe we are not handling your data correctly, you have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) at www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy statement from time to time.
The most recent version is always available on our website.
Last updated: October 2025
🌾 Handled with care
At Friese Meren Villa’s, we treat your data with the same care we offer our guests – with attention, trust, and respect.