Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

DutchStrategy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website dutchstrategy.site and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
• Download our white paper or other resources
• Register for an account (if applicable)
• Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name and position
• Message content and inquiry details
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website addresses
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visits
• Device identifiers

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics)
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes (Facebook Pixel)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send requested information
• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our services and content
• Marketing: To send newsletters, promotional materials, and information about our services (with your consent)
• Analytics: To understand how our website is used and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
• Business Operations: To conduct research, analysis, and strategic planning

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting business, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Email marketing platforms
• Analytics services (Google Analytics)
• Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Payment processors (if applicable)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to:

• Legal processes, subpoenas, or court orders
• Requests from government authorities
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Investigation of potential violations of our terms

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary based on:

• The nature of the information
• The purpose for which it was collected
• Legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements
• Our legitimate business needs

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten)
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was the legal basis

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6.1 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails
• Contacting us directly
• Adjusting your account preferences (if applicable)

6.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through:

• Our cookie consent banner
• Browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Third-party opt-out tools (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on)

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

When we transfer personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes (where appropriate)

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

13. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.