In order to offer you more service when you visit websites most sites use cookies. These are practical techniques to gather information. Websites become easier to use. For example cookies ensure that you can remain logged on on a website or that your preferences, such as location and language settings, are remembered. And when shopping online they also keep track of your digital shopping cart. Thanks to cookies website owners can see how often their sites – and which pages – are viewed by visitors. Furthermore some cookies make it possible to monitor your surfing behaviour. That is how sites and advertisers get to know something about your preferences which makes it possible for them to show more relevant adverts. Thanks to cookies these have been tailored to your own interests as much as possible.

Cookies are stored on your computer and you can remove them at any time. However, please bear in mind that after you remove cookies you will have to reset your preferences on some websites or you will have to log on again.

The use of cookies is safe. Email and telemarketing actions are not the consequence of cookies. The fact is that cookies do not store your email address or telephone number and no profile that can be traced back to a person is compiled with the aid of cookies.

That is why we can make use of cookies when offering our services. This is a data file that your computer receives when you visit our websites. There are different types of cookies:

• Functional cookies

Some cookies are vital for the proper functioning of the website. Without these cookies (parts of) the websites do not work. Installing functional cookies is allowed without your permission.

• Google Analytics

We use cookies to collect web statistics (Google Analytics). This is information about, for example, how many people visit the website, which pages they view, where they come from and what they click on, which browser and which screen resolution they use. This information is not traced back to an individual visitor. Analytics cookies may be placed without prior consent.

• Social media

On the websites AddThis features may have been integrated in order to be able to share images or pages on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. These features work by means of a code from AddThis.  Via this code cookies are installed. We have no influence on these cookies. For more information go to: www.addthis.com/privacy.

• Blocking of cookies

Most internet browsers can be set in such a way that cookies are not accepted or that you will be informed when you receive a cookie. Please take into account that certain parts of the website will not function or not function optimally if you block cookies. The way in which you can disable cookies varies per browser.

• Removing cookies afterwards

After visiting the website you can opt to remove the cookies from your computer. The way in which you can do this varies per browser.

How to deal with third-party websites?

This privacy statement only applies to this site. So not to third-party sites that link to this site because we cannot guarantee that other sites handle your data in a reliable and secure manner.  Also on the third-party sites you should be able to find more information about how they handle your personal data on their privacy declaration or privacy statement.

Privacy

The municipality of Hoorn and the Westfries Museum attach great value to the protection of your personal data. Sometimes we need your personal data to carry out our tasks. For example in the case of a reservation for an event.

Consent

We only use your personal data in case we are required to, based on the law or on an agreement, or in case you contact us with a question. We do not use your personal data for other tasks, unless you have authorised this. You can always revoke your consent. We ensure appropriate security of your personal data and we do not keep your data longer than is allowed.

What personal data do we use?

We only use personal data that are necessary for us to carry out our task. Often it pertains to names, addresses, telephone numbers or email addresses.
We record your personal data in the system that we use to carry out a task. The fact that we have your personal data does not mean that everyone has access to these. Your personal data are only used by employees who need it to carry out a task.

External parties

• Sometimes we bring in other organisations to carry out (a part of) a task for us. In that case it may occur that this organisation uses your personal data. We make agreements with these organisations regarding security and confidentiality.
• Sometimes we have a legal obligation to give your personal data to other parties, for example in case of a criminal investigation.
• We only share your data with other parties with your consent. You can always revoke your consent.
• Your personal data will not be sold or rented.

Do you wish to access or adjust your own personal information?

Do you want to know what information we gather? You can submit a request to access your personal data, to add, adjust in case the data are incorrect, block or destroy the data. You can also ask which personal data have been used and for which tasks.

Not satisfied?

Are you not satisfied about the personal data we have gathered about you, about the way in which these data have been gathered or how we handle your data? Please do indicate this via email or by telephone (+31(0)229 280028). We would be pleased to discuss matters with you. Should you not wish to discuss matters personally you can also file a complaint with us.

Complaint

You can also file a complaint with the Dutch Personal Data Authority: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens. This is the national supervisory body on compliance with the legal requirements for the protection of personal data.

Legal requirements

When using your personal data all employees of the municipality of Hoorn comply with the Personal Data Protection Act: Wet bescherming persoonsgegevens (Wbp). As of 25 May 2018 the European General Data Protection Regulation applies. You will find more information regarding this legislation on the Dutch Personal Data Authority website: de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.

 

In order to offer you more service when you visit websites most sites use cookies. These are practical techniques to gather information. Websites become easier to use. For example cookies ensure that you can remain logged on on a website or that your preferences, such as location and language settings, are remembered. And when shopping online they also keep track of your digital shopping cart. Thanks to cookies website owners can see how often their sites – and which pages – are viewed by visitors. Furthermore some cookies make it possible to monitor your surfing behaviour. That is how sites and advertisers get to know something about your preferences which makes it possible for them to show more relevant adverts. Thanks to cookies these have been tailored to your own interests as much as possible.

Cookies are stored on your computer and you can remove them at any time. However, please bear in mind that after you remove cookies you will have to reset your preferences on some websites or you will have to log on again.

The use of cookies is safe. Email and telemarketing actions are not the consequence of cookies. The fact is that cookies do not store your email address or telephone number and no profile that can be traced back to a person is compiled with the aid of cookies.

That is why we can make use of cookies when offering our services. This is a data file that your computer receives when you visit our websites. There are different types of cookies:

• Functional cookies

Some cookies are vital for the proper functioning of the website. Without these cookies (parts of) the websites do not work. Installing functional cookies is allowed without your permission.

• Google Analytics

We use cookies to collect web statistics (Google Analytics). This is information about, for example, how many people visit the website, which pages they view, where they come from and what they click on, which browser and which screen resolution they use. This information is not traced back to an individual visitor. Analytics cookies may be placed without prior consent.

• Social media

On the websites AddThis features may have been integrated in order to be able to share images or pages on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. These features work by means of a code from AddThis.  Via this code cookies are installed. We have no influence on these cookies. For more information go to: www.addthis.com/privacy.

• Blocking of cookies

Most internet browsers can be set in such a way that cookies are not accepted or that you will be informed when you receive a cookie. Please take into account that certain parts of the website will not function or not function optimally if you block cookies. The way in which you can disable cookies varies per browser.

• Removing cookies afterwards

After visiting the website you can opt to remove the cookies from your computer. The way in which you can do this varies per browser.

How to deal with third-party websites?

This privacy statement only applies to this site. So not to third-party sites that link to this site because we cannot guarantee that other sites handle your data in a reliable and secure manner.  Also on the third-party sites you should be able to find more information about how they handle your personal data on their privacy declaration or privacy statement.

Privacy

The municipality of Hoorn and the Westfries Museum attach great value to the protection of your personal data. Sometimes we need your personal data to carry out our tasks. For example in the case of a reservation for an event.

Consent

We only use your personal data in case we are required to, based on the law or on an agreement, or in case you contact us with a question. We do not use your personal data for other tasks, unless you have authorised this. You can always revoke your consent. We ensure appropriate security of your personal data and we do not keep your data longer than is allowed.

What personal data do we use?

We only use personal data that are necessary for us to carry out our task. Often it pertains to names, addresses, telephone numbers or email addresses.
We record your personal data in the system that we use to carry out a task. The fact that we have your personal data does not mean that everyone has access to these. Your personal data are only used by employees who need it to carry out a task.

External parties

• Sometimes we bring in other organisations to carry out (a part of) a task for us. In that case it may occur that this organisation uses your personal data. We make agreements with these organisations regarding security and confidentiality.
• Sometimes we have a legal obligation to give your personal data to other parties, for example in case of a criminal investigation.
• We only share your data with other parties with your consent. You can always revoke your consent.
• Your personal data will not be sold or rented.

Do you wish to access or adjust your own personal information?

Do you want to know what information we gather? You can submit a request to access your personal data, to add, adjust in case the data are incorrect, block or destroy the data. You can also ask which personal data have been used and for which tasks.

Not satisfied?

Are you not satisfied about the personal data we have gathered about you, about the way in which these data have been gathered or how we handle your data? Please do indicate this via email or by telephone (+31(0)229 280028). We would be pleased to discuss matters with you. Should you not wish to discuss matters personally you can also file a complaint with us.

Complaint

You can also file a complaint with the Dutch Personal Data Authority: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens. This is the national supervisory body on compliance with the legal requirements for the protection of personal data.

Legal requirements

When using your personal data all employees of the municipality of Hoorn comply with the Personal Data Protection Act: Wet bescherming persoonsgegevens (Wbp). As of 25 May 2018 the European General Data Protection Regulation applies. You will find more information regarding this legislation on the Dutch Personal Data Authority website: de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.