disclaimer and privacy statement

🇬🇧 Disclaimer & Privacy Statement (GDPR)

HOLTES & SIETSMA

This disclaimer and privacy statement applies to all books written by HOLTES & SIETSMA and to all content, services and functionalities of the website https://www.everywhereconnected.com.

In this statement:

book 1 is referred to as BUP1
book 2 as BUP2
book 3 as BUP3

1. General disclaimer – books and website

Writing a book and maintaining a website is human work.
And human work is not always flawless.

Despite our care and attention, minor errors or omissions may occur in our books or on the website.
If you notice anything, we appreciate it if you inform us via the contact form on the website.

2. Disclaimer for second-hand books

There is an active online market for second-hand printed books, including books by HOLTES & SIETSMA. We have no objection to this; on the contrary, we encourage wide distribution of the story.

Issues may arise when second-hand copies are offered via platforms such as Bol.com or Amazon. These books are sometimes presented in the same way as new copies, including older editions, review copies or test versions.

This may create the impression that these books are sold by us, which is not the case.
HOLTES & SIETSMA are not liable for the quality, condition or content of second-hand books offered by third parties.
The quality of used paper books, especially paperbacks, may differ from that of new copies.

3. Privacy & General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

HOLTES & SIETSMA process personal data exclusively in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We declare that:

personal data provided via the website is used internally only for the purpose for which it was supplied;
personal data is never shared with third parties;
personal data will be deleted upon first request of the data subject.

4. About HOLTES & SIETSMA

HOLTES & SIETSMA is the joint name of two independent authors:

Albertus P. Holtes, known as Bert
Wopkje Sietsma, known as Wop

Together they write the BACK-UPbook trilogy and present it through their digital bookshelf. The website www.everywhereconnected.com serves as the central portal.

This Dutch-language website is primarily aimed at Dutch-speaking readers, regardless of place of residence.
The rights to all books by HOLTES & SIETSM Aapply worldwide.

5. Liability – use of the website

The information on this website is provided for general information purposes only. No rights can be derived from its content.

Although HOLTES & SIETSMA take great care in compiling and maintaining the website, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information.

HOLTES & SIETSMA do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the website, nor that it is free from viruses.
Any liability for damage resulting from the use of this website is expressly excluded.

6. Third-party information

The website may contain links to third-party websites.
HOLTES & SIETSMA accept no responsibility for the content, availability or use of such external websites. Use of these links is entirely at your own risk.

7. Publishers, printers and retailers

The sale of our books (e-book, paperback and hardcover) is handled by third parties, including but not limited to Bol.com, Brave New Books, Kobo, Smashwords and Amazon.

HOLTES & SIETSMA accept no liability for the services or activities of these publishers, printers or retailers.

8. Changes

HOLTES & SIETSMA reserve the right to modify or remove books, content, prices, products and information on the website at any time without prior notice.

9. Book version numbers

Each book version displayed on the website includes a version number, which applies to all past and future editions.

Structure of the version number:

Book number:BUP1 / BUP2 / BUP3
Language:NL / DE / EN
Format:E (e-book), P (paperback), H (hardcover), I (preview)
Publisher:BNB, KOB, AMZ, H&S
Year of publication
Version number

This allows verification of the current edition.

10. Intellectual property

All intellectual property rights relating to:

the books written by HOLTES & SIETSMA;
all content provided on or via the website (texts, images, graphics and logos),

belong to HOLTES & SIETSMA, unless stated otherwise.

It is not permitted to copy, distribute or publish material without prior written consent, except for the free e-books of BUP1 and BUP2 for personal use.

11. Free e-books BUP1 and BUP2

The e-books BUP1 and BUP2 are offered free of charge as a promotional activity via the HOLTES & SIETSMA website and via Kobo.

You may download and gift these e-books.
Despite being free, all ownership and intellectual property rights remain with HOLTES & SIETSMA.

Any costs charged by third parties for these free e-books fall outside our responsibility.

12. Cookies

This website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.

We use:

functional cookies;
analytical cookies that do not identify individuals.

Cookies can be disabled or removed via your browser settings.

13. Personal data processed

We only process personal data you provide voluntarily, such as:

name;
email address;
place of residence.

This website does not intend to collect data from visitors under the age of 16.

14. Purpose of data processing

Personal data is used for:

responding to inquiries via the contact form;
sending newsletters or information updates;
gaining insight into reader distribution (based on location only).

Data is not retained longer than necessary.

15. Access, correction and deletion

You have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data.
Requests can be submitted via the website’s contact form.

You may also file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

16. Data security

HOLTES & SIETSMA take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against misuse, loss or unauthorized access.

17. Contact & Data Protection Officer

For questions regarding privacy or data processing, please use the contact form on the website.

The Data Protection Officer of HOLTES & SIETSMAis Bert Holtes.

18. Applicable law

This disclaimer and privacy statement are governed exclusively by Dutch law.
Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in the Netherlands.