Privacy and cookies
Privacy Statement - Stichting Huygensmuseum
For the Huygens Museum it is of great importance to handle our visitors' data with care and to safeguard their privacy. In this privacy statement, we explain which data we collect, why we do so, and how we use it. We process your data in accordance with the guidelines of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Implementation Act. The Huygens Museum Foundation in Voorburg, hereinafter referred to as “Huygens Museum,” is responsible for data processing.
Data Collection and Use
The Huygens Museum does not collect personal data such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, or other identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it to us, whether in writing, verbally, or digitally. All data we collect is recorded in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain data, such as the pages you visit and the browser you use. We use this information solely to ensure the proper functioning and management of our website. Your IP address is stored in an anonymised form, making it impossible to link the information to a specific user.
Disclaimer
Although the Huygens Museum takes great care in protecting your personal data and keeping the information on our website up to date, we cannot guarantee that all data is completely safeguarded against unauthorised access. Furthermore, the museum is not liable for any damage or loss resulting from incorrect or outdated information on the website, or from the content and privacy practices of external websites to which we may refer. The museum also reserves the right to amend this privacy policy, with any changes being published on this page. If legally required, we may be obliged to disclose your personal data.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, mobile phone, or tablet when you visit our website. Huygens Museum uses functional cookies that are essential for the proper operation of the website; without these cookies, certain parts of the site may not function correctly. Functional cookies can be placed without your consent.
In addition, we use tracking cookies, such as Google Analytics, to analyse website statistics and traffic. These cookies automatically record the sequence and duration of page views, as well as the origin of visitors and the devices used. This method is commonly employed by many website operators and helps us to improve the website and better tailor it to the needs of our visitors. The data collected is not sold or shared with third parties and cannot be traced back to you as an individual.
Huygens Museum also uses Facebook Pixel to track your website behaviour and show you relevant museum content on Facebook. Facebook stores this data for as long as necessary for their services and does not sell private data to third parties. For more information, you can consult Facebook’s Privacy Policy.
On your first visit to our website, we informed you about the use of cookies and specifically requested your consent for the placement of tracking and analytical cookies.
If you no longer wish to receive cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to block them. You can also delete previously stored cookies through your browser’s settings.
Photo Material
During special events or public activities, Huygens Museum may take photographs for publicity purposes. By entering the museum premises, visitors consent to the potential publication of photos and videos in which they may be recognisable. Objections to this can be submitted via email to secretariaat@huygensmuseum.nl, after which the museum will make efforts to prevent the material from being published.
Contact Details
If you have any questions or comments about our privacy policy, or if you wish to access, modify, or delete your data, please contact us via secretariaat@huygensmuseum.nl.