Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: June -2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Mentawai Collection (www.thementawaicollection.com), operated by Nick van Eijk, based in the Netherlands. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase products, or contact us through our website. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:
Nick van Eijk
Netherlands
Email: nickthementawaicollection@gmail.com
3. Personal information we collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:
Information You Provide
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Billing and shipping information
Information submitted through our contact form
Information provided during purchases
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect: IP address, Browser type and version, Device information, Operating system, Pages visited, Referral source, Date and time of access, Usage statistics.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to: Respond to inquiries and messages, Process and fulfill orders, Provide customer support, Improve website functionality and user experience, Analyze website performance, Prevent fraud and maintain website security, Comply with legal obligations.
5. E-Commerce Transactions
When you purchase products through our website, payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store complete payment card information on our servers.Payment providers process your information according to their own privacy policies and security standards.
6. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics may collect information such as: Pages visited, Time spent on pages, Device information, Approximate geographic location, Traffic sources. Google may process this information on servers located outside the European Economic Area.You can learn more about Google's privacy practices through Google's Privacy Policy.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies help us: Ensure proper website functionality, Improve website performance, Analyze visitor behavior, Enhance user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
8. Squarespace Hosting
Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may process certain visitor data on our behalf, including website usage information, security logs, and technical information necessary to operate the website. For more information, please refer to Squarespace's Privacy Policy.
9. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website and business, including: Squarespace, Payment processors, Website analytics providers, Professional advisers when required. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to: Provide our services, Fulfill contractual obligations, Meet legal, tax, and accounting requirements, Resolve disputes, Enforce agreements. When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
11. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to: Access your personal information, Correct inaccurate information, Request deletion of your information, Restrict processing, Object to processing, Request data portability, Withdraw consent where applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact: nickveyk@gmail.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
12. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
14. Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page together with the revised "Last Updated" date.
16. Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Nick van Eijk
Netherlands