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14 September 2026

Privacy Matters: How Spijker Makelaardij Protects Your Data From First Contact to Final Contract

When you buy, sell, or value a home, you share more than property details. You also share personal information, financial context, and documents that deserve careful handling. That is why Privacy Matters is more than a legal topic at Spijker Makelaardij. It is part of delivering clear, professional support throughout residential sales, purchases, and valuations in Almere.

At Spijker Makelaardij, privacy protection starts with the first contact and continues through advice, documentation, and the final contract. In this article, you will see what data may be collected, why it is used, how it is protected, how long it is kept, and what rights you have. You will also learn why a careful privacy approach supports a smoother real estate transaction.

Why privacy matters in real estate

A real estate transaction involves a significant amount of sensitive information. Even a simple first enquiry can include your name, address, phone number, email address, and details about your housing plans. As the process moves forward, the information often becomes more detailed.

For example, a transaction may require:

This is one reason privacy matters so much in residential property services. Clear handling of personal data helps protect clients, supports trust, and makes sure that every step of the process is managed responsibly.

Spijker Makelaardij: professional support with a personal approach

Spijker Makelaardij was founded in 1996 and has been active in the Almere housing market for 30 years. As an NVM real estate agency, the office focuses on residential property sales, purchases, and valuations. The team works in Dutch and English and has experience assisting international buyers and sellers.

That professional service is paired with a personal, hands-on approach. Every process starts with a consultation to understand the client’s situation, goals, and expectations. From there, the advice and strategy are tailored to the individual client, the property, and current market conditions.

Privacy fits naturally into that approach. When clients share information, they need to know that it will be used carefully, only for relevant purposes, and handled in line with professional standards.

What personal data may be collected from first contact

Privacy Matters from the moment a client reaches out. When contacting Spijker Makelaardij, the information requested may include the following details.

Contact and identification details

The contact form can include:

Clients also confirm agreement with the privacy statement when submitting information.

Why these details are relevant

This information helps Spijker Makelaardij maintain contact with clients and respond properly to requests. In practice, that can mean answering a question, preparing advice, arranging a valuation-related follow-up, or sending documents connected to a purchase or sale process.

In real estate, accurate contact and address details are not a formality. They are often necessary to keep communication efficient and to prepare formal documentation correctly.

How Spijker Makelaardij uses your data

Spijker Makelaardij uses personal data to support its services in a practical and professional way. The stated purposes are clear and directly connected to the work of the agency.

Main use: staying in contact

Personal data is used to maintain contact with clients. One example given is sending the purchase agreement.

This is a core part of real estate service. A transaction depends on timely communication, document exchange, and accurate coordination between parties.

Additional uses of personal data

Your data may also be used for:

These uses reflect the practical reality of residential real estate. Advice, documentation, and service improvement all depend on responsible data handling.

Privacy during sales, purchases, and valuations

Privacy Matters at every service stage, but the context can differ depending on whether you are selling, buying, or requesting a valuation.

Privacy in residential sales

When selling a home, clients often share information about the property, their planning, and the documents needed to move forward. Spijker Makelaardij combines market analysis with local knowledge of Almere to provide well-founded advice on price, positioning, and timing.

To support that service, data may be used in communication, advisory work, and document preparation. Sales support costs are quoted after an appointment at the client’s home, which shows that the process begins with personal consultation rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Privacy in residential purchases

Buying a home involves direct communication, tailored guidance, and practical support through the transaction. Spijker Makelaardij offers purchase support at a fixed rate of 2,950 euros incl. VAT.

During the purchase process, careful data handling matters because clients may share preferences, contact information, and details relevant to contracts and regulatory checks. Clear privacy practices help keep that process organized and secure.

Privacy in property valuations

Valuations also require reliable personal and property-related information. Spijker Makelaardij provides valuations and confirms NWWI-validated valuations. The preparation of a Taxatierapport is specifically named as a reason data may be used.

Because valuation reports are formal documents, privacy protection is especially important. Correct handling of both personal data and supporting information helps maintain professionalism and compliance.

Security and retention: how data is protected and stored

A strong privacy approach is not only about why data is used. It is also about how it is protected and how long it is retained.

How your data is secured

Spijker Makelaardij states that personal data is adequately secured to protect it against:

This is an essential part of responsible service delivery. In real estate, personal data often moves through communication, administration, and formal documentation. Appropriate security measures help reduce risk and safeguard client trust.

How long your data is kept

Personal data is kept as long as necessary for the stated purposes. Data may also be retained where necessary to:

This is a practical and balanced retention approach. It allows the agency to complete its work properly while recognizing that some information may need to be retained for legal or administrative reasons.

Your privacy rights as a client

Privacy Matters because clients should remain informed and in control. Spijker Makelaardij explains that requests for access, correction, or deletion of personal data can be submitted with your name and address.

What rights are described

Clients can request:

Spijker Makelaardij will in principle respond to a request for access or correction within four weeks.

If a client requests deletion, the relevant personal data will be removed as soon as possible, unless the law requires retention or there are other compelling reasons not to delete it.

Why these rights matter

These rights help create transparency. They also support accuracy, which is particularly important in property transactions where documentation must be correct.

Spijker Makelaardij ensures that real estate transactions are handled in accordance with applicable Dutch laws, regulations, and NVM professional standards. The agency guides clients through contractual and regulatory aspects of the transaction, including:

Where necessary, clients are referred to specialized professionals.

This matters because privacy and compliance are closely linked. In a professional real estate process, data cannot simply be collected casually. It must be handled in a way that supports both the client’s interests and the legal framework around the transaction.

Spijker Makelaardij also holds professional registrations with NRVT and Vastgoedcert, which reinforces the importance of careful, standards-based work.

Privacy Matters in local, practical advice

Spijker Makelaardij is known for long-standing local expertise in Almere. The team looks not only at the home itself but also at the neighborhood, including:

This broader view helps clients understand what a neighborhood offers, who it may appeal to, and which developments may affect living experience and property value.

Privacy still matters in this advisory context. Local advice becomes most valuable when clients feel comfortable sharing their plans, preferences, and concerns. A transparent privacy approach supports that openness.

Practical tips for clients who want to protect their data

If you are preparing to sell, buy, or request a valuation, these steps can help you stay organized.

Before first contact

  1. Prepare only the information needed for your initial question.
  2. Check your contact details carefully so follow-up communication is accurate.
  3. Think about your goals in advance so the consultation can stay focused.

During the process

  1. Keep copies of important documents you provide or receive.
  2. Review formal documents carefully before approval.
  3. Ask questions early if you are unsure why certain information is needed.

After completion

  1. Check which documents you should retain for your own records.
  2. Update your details if corrections are needed.
  3. Use your rights to request access, correction, or deletion where appropriate.

How does Spijker Makelaardij use personal data?

Spijker Makelaardij uses personal data to maintain contact with clients, provide advice when requested, improve services through analyses and reports, and prepare formal documents such as a purchase deed, purchase agreement, Opdracht tot dienstverlening, or valuation report.

How does Spijker Makelaardij protect personal data?

Spijker Makelaardij states that personal data is adequately secured against unauthorized use, unauthorized access, modification, and unlawful destruction.

How long does Spijker Makelaardij keep personal data?

Personal data is kept as long as necessary for the stated purposes, and where needed to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

Can clients ask to see, correct, or delete their data?

Yes. Clients can submit requests for access, correction, or deletion. Requests for access or correction are in principle answered within four weeks.

Privacy Matters across the full range of regular real estate services. If you are exploring your next step, it is useful to also look at related topics such as:

These topics naturally connect because each service relies on clear communication, accurate documentation, and professional handling of personal information.

Conclusion: trust starts with careful data handling

A home transaction is personal. It involves your plans, your finances, your documents, and often major life decisions. That is exactly why Privacy Matters.

At Spijker Makelaardij, privacy protection supports the full client journey: from first contact and consultation to advice, document preparation, valuations, and final contract handling. With a personal approach, long-standing experience in Almere, and work in line with Dutch regulations and NVM standards, the agency aims to handle personal data with care and professionalism.

If you are planning to sell, buy, or value a home in Almere, contact Spijker Makelaardij to discuss your situation. You can reach the office at Marktmeesterstraat 45, 1315 GA Almere or call 036 530 0555 to take the next step with clear advice and personal support.