Last Updated: 6 May 2025
Amsterdam Kids Directory (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the “Service”).
This policy applies in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch Data Protection Act (AVG).
When you register for an account, join our mailing list, or list your business, we may collect:
Name and contact details (email, phone)
Account login information
Profile or business information (including photos, descriptions)
Payment information (for paid listings or services)
Communications you send to us
Reviews, ratings, comments, and saved preferences
When you use our Service, we may collect:
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
Device information (IP address, browser type, device type)
Approximate location (based on IP)
Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy below)
We may receive data from:
Social media platforms (if you connect your account)
Business partners and service providers
Other users (reviews, referrals)
We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent — e.g., for marketing emails, non-essential cookies.
Contractual necessity — e.g., to create your account, process payments, or provide listings.
Legal obligation — e.g., tax reporting, compliance with Dutch law.
Legitimate interests — e.g., improving our services, preventing fraud, securing the Service.
To provide the Service — creating accounts, processing payments, showing business listings, enabling communication.
To improve and personalise — analysing usage, recommending activities, developing new features.
To communicate — sending service updates, responding to enquiries, sending marketing emails (only with your consent).
For security and legal compliance — preventing abuse, protecting rights, fulfilling legal obligations.
We only share your data when necessary:
With other users — public profile information, business listings, reviews.
With service providers — payment processors, hosting services, analytics, customer support.
For legal reasons — when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
In business transfers — if we merge, sell assets, or are acquired.
Under the GDPR and Dutch AVG, you have the right to:
Access and receive a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to certain processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting past lawful processing)
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected].
We keep personal data only as long as necessary:
Active business listings — while your account is active and for a short period after
Legal and operational requirements — as required by Dutch tax and commercial law
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your information. While no internet system is 100% secure, we continuously monitor and update our security practices.
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Our Service is not aimed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their personal data. Parents who believe their child has provided us with personal information can contact us for removal.
We use:
Essential cookies — for website functionality
Preference cookies — remember your settings
Analytics cookies — help us improve
Marketing cookies — deliver relevant ads
In the Netherlands, non-essential cookies require your consent before use. Our website displays a cookie banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customise your preferences.
Amsterdam Kids Directory
Email: [email protected]
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. Significant changes will be communicated via email (if you have an account) or a prominent notice on our website.
