Privacy policy
Last updated 9 November 2026
This policy explains what personal data Shore Scale collects through this website and when you contact us, why, who else processes it, and what rights you have. The short version: we only collect what you send us yourself, we don't use cookies, analytics or tracking, and we never sell your data.
Who we are
Shore Scale is a sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) owned by Yehor Andrieiev, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK) under number 96365927 and based in Zandvoort, the Netherlands. Shore Scale is the controller for the personal data described here.
Questions or requests about your data: yehor@shore-scale.com.
What we collect, and why
When you book a call. The booking form asks for your name, work email address and, optionally, a note to help us prepare. We also receive the time slot you picked and your time zone, which your browser provides so we can show times in your local time. We use this to schedule the call, send the invitation and prepare for the conversation. Legal basis: taking steps at your request before a possible contract (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)).
When you email us. We receive your email address, name and whatever you choose to write. We use it to reply and, if we end up working together, to run the engagement. Legal basis: steps before a contract, or the contract itself (Art. 6(1)(b)).
When we work together. We keep contact details, agreements, invoices and project correspondence. Dutch tax law requires us to keep our financial records (Art. 6(1)(c), legal obligation).
When you visit the site. Like any website, our hosting provider processes technical data such as your IP address, browser type and the pages requested, to deliver the site and protect it against abuse. We don't use these logs to identify or profile visitors. Legal basis: our legitimate interest in running a secure website (Art. 6(1)(f)).
What we don't do
- No cookies, analytics or advertising trackers. If we ever add analytics, we'll choose a cookie-free tool and update this page first.
- No third-party scripts or embeds. Fonts are served from our own domain, not from Google Fonts.
- The live weather and tide line on the homepage is fetched by our server, not your browser, so your visit isn't shared with those data providers.
- No selling, renting or sharing of your data for marketing, and no automated decision-making or profiling.
Who processes data for us
We use a small number of service providers (processors) who handle data only on our instructions:
- Calendly (Calendly LLC, USA): receives your booking details from our server to schedule the call and send the confirmation and invitation.
- Google Workspace (Google): our email, calendar and Google Meet video calls.
- Cloudflare (Cloudflare, Inc.): hosts this website and processes the technical request data described above.
Some of these providers are based in, or may process data in, the United States. Where that happens, the transfer is covered by the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework and/or the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
How long we keep it
- Booking details and emails that don't lead to a project: up to 12 months after our last contact, then deleted.
- Client records relevant for bookkeeping, such as agreements and invoices: 7 years, as required by Dutch tax law.
- Hosting logs: kept by Cloudflare for a short period for security and operational purposes.
Your rights
Under the GDPR (in Dutch: AVG) you can ask us to see the personal data we hold about you, correct it, delete it, restrict or object to its use, or receive a copy in a portable format. Email yehor@shore-scale.com and we'll respond within one month. Some data, such as invoices, we may have to keep for legal reasons. If so, we'll tell you.
If you're unhappy with how we handle your data, please tell us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority, the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.
Security
The site is served over HTTPS only. Our Calendly credentials stay on the server and never reach your browser.
Changes
If we change how we handle personal data, we'll update this page and the date at the top.