Privacy Policy
The Aesthetic City
Operated by Ruben Hanssen Creative Productions
KvK: 69581541 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Effective Date: June 11, 2025
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, purchase our online courses, or engage with us through our learning platform (Thinkific).
By accessing or using our services, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
The Aesthetic City is a trade name of Ruben Hanssen Creative Productions, a sole proprietorship registered in the Netherlands. We provide online educational content via platforms such as Thinkific.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.theaestheticcity.com
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data when you use our services:
Personal Identification Data
Full name
Email address
Billing address
Country of residence
Payment and Transaction Data
Payment confirmation
Purchase history
VAT number (if applicable)
Note: We do not store credit card information. Payments are securely processed by Thinkific Payments.
Platform Usage Data
Course progress
Account login activity
Completion status
Feedback or course ratings
Communication Data
Emails and messages you send to us
Survey responses or feedback forms
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To process and fulfill your course enrollment
To provide access to the course platform (Thinkific)
To communicate important updates or service-related announcements
To provide customer support
To comply with legal and tax obligations
To improve our course quality and user experience
To send you updates, news, and offers related to The Aesthetic City (you can unsubscribe at any time)
We will never sell your personal data, nor will we share it with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal bases for processing your personal data include:
Contractual necessity: To deliver the services you have purchased
Legal obligation: To meet accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements
Legitimate interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud
Consent: For optional marketing emails, which you may opt out of at any time
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely using trusted third-party services such as Thinkific (for course delivery and payment).
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Data Retention:
We retain your data only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and to meet our legal obligations (e.g., Dutch tax law).
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following GDPR-compliant platforms:
Thinkific – Course platform and secure payment provider
Google Workspace – For email and internal file management
Analytics Tools – To improve our services (e.g., Thinkific analytics)
Each provider has its own privacy policy and meets GDPR standards to the best of our knowledge.
7. Your Rights (EU/EEA)
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or outdated data
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to certain types of processing
Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
File a complaint with your national data protection authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens in the Netherlands)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Cookies
We may use functional and analytical cookies to enhance your user experience. These may include cookies from Thinkific or embedded services. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (e.g., Thinkific) are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate legal safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place.
10. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
Questions or Concerns?
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights, contact:
The Aesthetic City
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.theaestheticcity.com