Privacy policy.

Privacy & GDPR Statement

Last updated: October 2025

At Coaching Forum, your privacy is taken seriously. This statement explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch privacy laws.

1. Data Controller

Bastian Drengemann – Coaching Forum
Based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Email: hello@bd-coaching-forum.com

2. What Personal Data Is Collected

I collect and process only the data necessary to provide coaching services effectively and responsibly. This may include:

  • Contact details such as your name, email address, and phone number

  • Information you choose to share during coaching sessions (goals, reflections, notes)

  • Administrative data for scheduling, invoicing, and communication

  • Website usage data, collected anonymously through analytics tools, to improve the online experience

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data is used solely to:

  • Communicate and coordinate coaching sessions

  • Deliver coaching services tailored to your goals

  • Manage administrative and financial processes

  • Comply with legal and tax obligations

Your data is never sold, traded, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis

I process personal data based on one or more of the following grounds:

  • Your consent, for communication and coaching work

  • Contractual necessity, to deliver agreed coaching services

  • Legal obligation, for accounting or recordkeeping requirements

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting me at hello@bd-coaching-forum.com

5. Data Retention

Personal data is kept only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above. Coaching notes are stored securely and deleted within two years after our collaboration ends, unless you request otherwise or legal obligations require longer retention (e.g., financial records).

6. Data Security

All personal data is stored securely using password-protected digital systems. I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, or loss.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access a copy of your data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for processing

  • Restrict or object to data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly.

8. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use essential cookies or anonymous analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behaviour and improve site functionality. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Statement may be updated from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this website, with the date of last update clearly indicated.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or how your data is handled, please reach out:

Bastian Drengemann – Coaching Forum
Email: hello@bd-coaching-forum.com
Amsterdam, The Netherlands