Last updated: March 2026
At NOMAS (nomas.nl), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it – in plain language, without the legal fog. If you have questions, you can always reach us directly.
1. Who We Are
NOMAS is a travel blog run by Cees and his partner, documenting campervan adventures through Western Europe and beyond, with an archive of sailing stories. The website is operated privately and is not a commercial company.
Website: www.nomas.nl
Contact: media@nomas.nl
Country: The Netherlands
This website is subject to Dutch privacy law and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/AVG).
2. What Data We Collect and Why
2.1 Google Analytics (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site — which posts are popular, where readers come from, and how they navigate the blog. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
Google Analytics collects anonymised data including:
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Device type and browser
- Referring website or search query
We have configured GA4 with IP anonymisation enabled. No personally identifiable information is stored. Google may process this data on servers outside the EU; see Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
2.2 Contact Form
When you send us a message via our contact form, we receive your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this solely to respond to your enquiry and do not store it in any marketing database.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / contract (Article 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR)
2.3 Newsletter (MailPoet)
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address using MailPoet, a plugin hosted on our own server. We use this information exclusively to send you our travel updates and blog notifications.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every newsletter email. Your data will then be permanently deleted from our mailing list.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
2.4 Comments
If you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address is never published. We use it only to notify you of replies, if you opt in to that feature.
Comments are stored in our WordPress database on servers managed by TransIP (Netherlands).
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
2.5 Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Some are essential for the site to function; others are used for analytics or to support embedded content. You will be asked for consent before non-essential cookies are placed.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — required for core site functionality (WordPress, security)
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics GA4 (anonymised)
- Affiliate/advertising cookies — see Section 4 below
3. Hosting and Data Storage
NOMAS is hosted on TransIP Managed WordPress (Netherlands). All data collected via our contact form, comments, and newsletter is stored on servers located within the European Union. TransIP complies with GDPR requirements.
4. Advertising and Affiliate Links
Our blog contains affiliate links and/or display advertising. When you click an affiliate link or interact with an ad, third-party companies may place cookies on your device to track conversions and personalise content.
We participate in affiliate programmes including (but not limited to):
- Bol.com Affiliate Partner Programme
- GetYourGuide Partner Programme
- Daisy.com Affiliates
- Tradracker.com Affiliates
These third parties have their own privacy policies, which govern the data they collect. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content or practices of third-party sites or services.
Clicking affiliate links does not cost you anything extra. We may earn a small commission, which helps keep the blog running.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) — via cookie consent
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a resident of the EU/EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — you may request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — you may ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — you may request that we delete your data (‘right to be forgotten’)
- Right to restriction — you may ask us to limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — you may request your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to object — you may object to data processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at media@nomas.nl. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens): https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Contact form messages — deleted after we have responded and the matter is closed (typically within 6 months)
- Newsletter subscribers — retained until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete your data
- omments — retained as long as the post is published, unless you ask for removal
- Analytics data — aggregated, anonymised; retained per Google’s default retention settings (14 months)
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Third-Party Links
Our posts may contain links to external websites — campsite reviews, tourist boards, gear recommendations, and more. Once you leave nomas.nl, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
Questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy? We’d love to hear from you.
NOMAS – www.nomas.nl
The Netherlands
