Privacy Policy
Last updated: 5th of June, 2026
Introduction
At Branch & Butter, we believe good partnerships start with trust.
That includes how we handle personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it and how we use it when you visit our website, contact us or work with us.
We process personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who we are
Branch & Butter
D’Aulnis de Bourouilllaan 10
3741 CJ Baarn
The Netherlands
KvK: 96985666
VAT: NL005242205B58
Email: info@branchandbutter.com
What information we collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Information you provide
- Name
- Company name
- Job title
- Email address
- Phone number
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Information shared during meetings, calls or email conversations
Information collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website activity
- Referral source
- Cookie identifiers
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through our website.
Why we collect information
We only collect information that helps us run our business and serve our clients.
This may include:
- Responding to enquiries
- Scheduling meetings and calls
- Providing information about our services
- Managing client and prospect relationships
- Improving our website and user experience
- Measuring the effectiveness of marketing activities
- Maintaining website security
- Complying with legal obligations
Contact forms and CRM
When you submit a contact form or contact us directly, we may store your information in our CRM system.
This allows us to respond to your enquiry, manage communication and maintain an overview of business conversations.
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
Recruitment and candidate information
As part of our services, we may process professional information relating to candidates and specialists.
This may include:
- CV information
- Employment history
- Skills and qualifications
- Professional contact details
This information is only processed for recruitment, placement, talent matching and business operations.
Legal basis for processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate business interests
Where consent is required, you may withdraw it at any time.
Cookies and tracking technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Others help us understand how visitors use the website and allow us to improve our marketing efforts.
We may use:
Essential cookies
Required for website functionality and security.
Analytics cookies
Used to understand website usage and improve the user experience.
Examples may include:
- Google Analytics
Advertising and remarketing technologies
Used to measure marketing performance and show relevant advertisements to previous website visitors.
Examples may include:
- Google Ads
- YouTube Advertising
- Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram)
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
These technologies may collect information about:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Device information
- Browser information
- Website interactions
Where required by law, we will ask for consent before placing non-essential cookies.
Our website includes a consent management mechanism that allows visitors to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies.
You can change your preferences at any time.
Third-party services
To operate our website and business, we may use trusted service providers, including:
- Hostinger
- Zoho CRM
- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager
- Google Ads
- YouTube Advertising
- Meta Ads
- LinkedIn Ads
- Google Workspace
These providers may process personal data on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate security standards.
International data transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Data retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Maintain business relationships
- Meet legal obligations
- Protect legitimate business interests
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss
- Misuse
- Disclosure
- Alteration
Access to personal data is restricted to authorised individuals and trusted service providers where necessary.
Your rights
Under GDPR, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact:
info@branchandbutter.com
We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Complaints
If you believe your personal data has been handled incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
If changes are significant, we will take reasonable steps to make visitors aware of those changes.
