Legal & Privacy

Legal information

Website / trading name
Rust & Stars Photography

Owner / controller
Remko Smits

Contact
Email: info@rustandstars.com
Phone: +31 6 41 38 29 81

Business details
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 99641526
VAT (BTW): NL005402518B19
Country: The Netherlands

Liability

The content on this website is provided for informational and artistic purposes. While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. Rust & Stars is not liable for direct or indirect damages arising from the use of this website, except in cases of intent or gross negligence.

External links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. Rust & Stars is not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of third parties.

Copyright & use of content

All photographs, videos, and visual materials on this website are protected by copyright and remain the exclusive property of Rust & Stars, unless stated otherwise. Content may not be copied, reproduced, stored, distributed, or used (in whole or in part) without prior written permission.
For licensing requests, contact: info@rustandstars.com.

Privacy statement (GDPR)

Rust & Stars processes personal data when you provide it to us (e.g., via the contact form) and when you visit the website.

1) Who is responsible?

Controller: Rust & Stars (Remko Smits)
Email: info@rustandstars.com

2) What personal data do we process?

Depending on your interaction, we may process:

  • Name (if provided)

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Message content and correspondence

  • Technical data required for website operation and security (e.g., IP address, device/browser information, logs)

3) Why do we process your data?

  • To respond to inquiries and messages

  • Communication and administration

  • Website security and abuse prevention

  • Website improvement (only where necessary)

4) Legal basis

We process data based on one or more of the following:

  • Consent (e.g., when you submit the contact form)

  • Performance of a contract (if a request results in an agreement)

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., security and basic website operation)

5) Retention

  • Contact messages: typically up to 12 months after handling (unless longer needed)

  • Invoices/administration (if applicable): 7 years (Dutch tax retention)

6) Sharing with third parties

We do not sell personal data. We only share data with service providers necessary to operate the website and handle messages, such as Squarespace (hosting/forms) and email/IT providers. Where required, processing agreements and safeguards apply.

7) International transfers

If personal data is processed outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards are used (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

8) Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, object, and request data portability (where applicable). You can also withdraw consent at any time (if consent is the basis).
Requests: info@rustandstars.com
You may also lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

9) Changes

This statement may be updated to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality.
Last updated: 10-02-2026