{"id":2691,"date":"2021-01-24T13:09:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-24T12:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/privacy-statement-and-disclaimer\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T11:12:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T09:12:28","slug":"privacy-statement-and-disclaimer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/en\/privacy-statement-and-disclaimer\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<style id=\"divi-off-canvas-hide-on-load\">\n[data-interaction-target=\"zwocqpy6qf\"] { display: none !important; }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Privacy statement & disclaimer<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Last updated: 7\/1\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>1. Who we are<\/h2>\n<p>The Microbiome Center supports doctors, pharmacists and clients in personalized microbiome therapy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data controller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Microbiome Center B.V.<br \/>Bu\u00f1uel strip 101<br \/>Zoetermeer<br \/>The Netherlands<\/p>\n<p>Chamber of Commerce 70245304<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:office@microbiome-center.nl\">office@microbiome-center.nl<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>2. What personal data do we process<\/h2>\n<p>We only process data that is necessary for the services you purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on this, we may process the following data:<\/p>\n<h3>Contact information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Name<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Date of birth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Place of residence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Email address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Phone number<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Account details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Username<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Login details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Name of your microbiome practitioner(s)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Medical data<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Complaint information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>History<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Laboratory results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Treatment details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Data entered by your treating physician<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Order and payment details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Ordered products or services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Name of the compounding pharmacy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Billing information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Payment status<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Website data<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>IP address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Browsing data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pages visited<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Cookie settings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>3. Why do we process this data<\/h2>\n<p>We process personal data for the treatment you choose with a practitioner who is affiliated with our network.<\/p>\n<h3>Execution of treatments<\/h3>\n<p>To support doctors and pharmacists in personalized microbiome therapy.<\/p>\n<h3>Execution of agreements<\/h3>\n<p>To process orders, payments and our services.<\/p>\n<h3>Communication<\/h3>\n<p>To contact you about analyses, treatments, orders or questions.<\/p>\n<h3>Improving our services<\/h3>\n<p>To improve our processes, website and treatment support.<\/p>\n<h3>Scientific research and quality improvement<\/h3>\n<p>Where possible, we use data in anonymized or pseudonymized form to further develop knowledge about microbiome interventions.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>4. Who do we share data with<\/h2>\n<p>We only share your personal data when this is necessary for our services. This can be done with, among other things: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Practitioner(s) to whom you have given access to your file<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pharmacist(s) who prepare medicines for you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Laboratories that perform medical analyses for you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Freight forwarders who deliver medicines or test kits to you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>IT service providers who maintain our platform<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Payment service providers that process payments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We never sell your personal data to third parties.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>5. Retention periods<\/h2>\n<p>We do not store personal data longer than necessary.<\/p>\n<p>A legal retention period of at least 20 years applies to medical records and treatment data. This period can be changed by the government. If that happens, we are obliged to follow the amended deadline.  <\/p>\n<p>After the statutory retention period has expired, the data will be deleted or anonymised.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>6. Your rights<\/h2>\n<p>You have the right to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>View your data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Copy and transfer your data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Correct your information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Have your data deleted (to the extent permitted by law)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Object to unlawful processing of your data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Ask us to restrict the processing of your data. Please note that this may affect the services we are able to provide to you. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can submit a request via: <strong><a href=\"mailto:office@microbiome-center.nl\">office@microbiome-center.nl<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>7. Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>Our website uses:<\/p>\n<h3>Essential cookies<\/h3>\n<p>These are necessary for the functioning of the website.<\/p>\n<h3>Functional cookies<\/h3>\n<p>These remember your preferences.<\/p>\n<h3>Analytical cookies<\/h3>\n<p>These collect anonymized statistics about the use of the website.<\/p>\n<p>Analytical cookies are only placed after you have given permission for this.<\/p>\n<p>You can find more information in our cookie policy.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>8. 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