Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 1, 2026
Last Updated: July 24, 2026
At Peaceful Dragon QiGong (https://peacefuldragonqigong.com), we value your privacy and aim to keep data collection minimal, transparent, and secure. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, store, and process personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/Dutch AVG).
1. Data Collection
The Data Controller responsible for your personal information is:
Business Name: Peaceful Dragon QiGong
Legal Form: Sole Proprietorship (Eenmanszaak/ZZP)
Chamber of Commerce (KvK) Number: 98861379
Website: https://peacefuldragonqigong.com
Email: info[at]peacefuldragonqigong[dot]com
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
2. Personal Data We Collect
We only collect personal data necessary to provide our services, manage bookings, and stay in touch:
Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number (collected via newsletter forms or direct contact).
Billing & Transaction Data: Name, email, billing address, and order details when purchasing a class, workshop, or attending an event.
Payment Security Note: Credit card and payment processing are handled entirely by Stripe. Peaceful Dragon QiGong never processes or stores credit card numbers on our website servers.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Data
Under Article 6 of the GDPR, we process your data on the following legal grounds:
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): When you voluntarily sign up for our newsletter or request information.
Performance of a Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): Processing contact and payment details to register you for classes and fulfill orders.
Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): Retaining transaction records to comply with Dutch tax administration laws (Belastingdienst).
Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Ensuring website performance, security, and answering user inquiries.
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We do not sell or trade your data. We only share minimal personal data with essential, GDPR-compliant service providers:
Stripe: Payment gateway for secure card processing. View Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
Scheduling software: (Calendly) for event scheduling and sign-ups.
Email Service Provider: (Brevo) for automated class updates and newsletter delivery.
Hosting & Security: Secure website servers utilizing encrypted HTTPS connections.
5. Data Retention
Newsletter & Contact Details: Retained until you request deletion or click "Unsubscribe" in any email.
Financial & Invoice Records: Retained for 7 years to satisfy the legal tax record-keeping requirements of the Dutch Belastingdienst.
6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR / AVG, you have full control over your personal data:
Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate details.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your contact data (excluding financial records required for tax audits).
Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt out of newsletter updates at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info[at]peacefuldragonqigong[dot]com. We will respond within 30 days.
If you feel your privacy rights are being violated, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP).
7. Cookies & Security
Security: All data transmitted to and from https://peacefuldragonqigong.com/ is encrypted using SSL (HTTPS).
Cookies: We use essential cookies required for basic functionality (e.g., secure payment checkout). We do not use invasive tracking or third-party ad profiling cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this policy or how your data is handled:
Peaceful Dragon QiGong
Email: info[at]peacefuldragonqigong[dot]com
Website: https://peacefuldragonqigong.com