1. General
This practice values the protection of privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data of clients and other visitors is collected, processed, and protected.
The practice acts in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including:
• the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / AVG)
• the Dutch Healthcare Quality, Complaints and Disputes Act (Wkkgz)
In addition, the practice applies principles of care, confidentiality, and informed consent as reflected in the Medical Treatment Contracts Act (WGBO), without claiming to provide medical treatment.
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2. Nature of the Services
The practice offers haptotherapy as a form of complementary, body-oriented guidance. The sessions focus on awareness, feeling, and embodied experience.
Haptotherapy is not a substitute for regular medical or mental healthcare. The therapist does not make medical diagnoses and does not provide medical treatment. Clients remain responsible for consulting a general practitioner or other qualified healthcare professional when needed.
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3. Processing of Personal Data
The practice processes only personal data that is necessary for responsible guidance and administration, including:
• name, address, and contact details
• date of birth
• relevant information related to the client’s request for guidance
• brief session notes (functional and limited)
• invoicing and payment details
Personal data is processed only:
• with the client’s consent
• for the purpose of providing guidance
• to meet administrative or legal obligations
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4. Client Records and Confidentiality
Client information shared during sessions is treated confidentially.
The practice maintains a limited client record solely for the purpose of providing careful and continuous guidance. These records are accessible only to the therapist and are not shared with third parties without explicit consent from the client, unless required by law.
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5. Data Retention
Personal data is not stored longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Administrative data is retained in accordance with legal requirements. Client data is stored securely and deleted once the applicable retention period has expired.
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6. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are taken to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. These measures include:
• secure digital storage
• careful handling of paper records
• restricted access to personal data
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7. Rights of Clients
Clients have the right to:
• access their personal data
• request correction or deletion of data
• object to the processing of data
• withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be submitted in writing or by email and will be handled with care.
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8. Complaints Procedure (Wkkgz)
This practice operates in accordance with the Dutch Healthcare Quality, Complaints and Disputes Act (Wkkgz) and is affiliated with an independent, recognized complaints and disputes scheme.
If a client has a complaint, they are encouraged to discuss this first with the therapist. If this does not lead to a satisfactory solution, the client may submit the complaint to the independent complaints and disputes body with which the practice is affiliated.
Information about this complaints procedure is available upon request.
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9. Changes
This Privacy Policy may be amended if changes in legislation or practice require it. The most recent version is always available on the website of the practice.
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10. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:
Haptotherapy Karina
Karina Slagt
De Savornin Lohmanlaan 66
2566 AP Den Haag
+31622554686
Privacy is the quiet condition in which safety is felt, and authentic contact can unfuld