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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-01-28

Welcome to GrachtenBeans (“I,” “me,” “my,” “we” or “us”). I am based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and operate this blog from my local location. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and shared when you visit my website https://grachtenbeans.nl (hereafter "the Site") or use the services on this Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of data as described in this Privacy Policy.


1. What data do I collect?

  1. Personal data you provide yourself
    • Contact forms or email: When you fill out a contact form or send me an email (for example to subscribe to a newsletter or to ask a question), I collect your name, email address, and any other information you include in your message.
  2. Automatically collected data
    • Log files: The Site may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, such as your IP address, browser type, the pages of my Site you visit, the time and date of your visit, and other statistics.
    • Cookies: I may use "cookies" to improve the user experience. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. If you do not accept cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.
  3. Analytics (Google Analytics)
    • I use Google Analytics to measure traffic and usage trends. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit my Site, which pages they view, and which other sites they visited before coming to my Site. I use the information I obtain through Google Analytics solely to improve the Site and its content.
    • Google Analytics collects the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the Site, rather than your name or other identifying information. Although Google Analytics places a persistent cookie in your web browser to recognize you as a unique user, this cookie cannot be used by anyone other than Google. For more information on how Google collects and processes your data, visit www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.

2. How do I use your data?

I use the collected data for various purposes, including:

  1. To operate and maintain the Site
    • To respond to your questions, comments, or requests.
  2. To communicate with you
    • If you have opted in, I may email you about new blog posts, updates, or other relevant information. You can unsubscribe at any time.
  3. To improve the Site
    • I analyze user behavior (including data from Google Analytics) to enhance functionality, user experience, and content.
  4. To comply with legal obligations
    • I may process personal data when required by law or upon a valid request from governmental authorities.

3. Sharing Your Data

I do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. However, I may share your data in the following situations:

  1. Service Providers
    • I may engage external companies or individuals to facilitate the GrachtenBeans website (e.g., web hosting, analytics) who perform services on my behalf. These third parties have access to your personal data only to carry out tasks for me and are obligated not to disclose it or use it for any other purpose.
  2. Legal Requirements
    • I may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from public authorities (e.g., a court or governmental agency).

4. Retention Period

I retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.


5. Security

I take reasonable measures to protect the personal data you provide from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.


6. Your rights (GDPR for visitors from the EU)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights may include, among others:

  • The right to access, update or delete your personal data.
  • The right to rectification.
  • The right to object.
  • The right to restrict processing.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent.

Because I operate in the Netherlands, I comply with the applicable Dutch and EU privacy regulations, including the GDPR. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me via ivan.chura@gmail.com.


7. Links to third parties

The Site may contain links to external websites that I do not operate. If you click on a third-party link, you will be taken to that third party’s website. I strongly recommend that you review the privacy policy of every site you visit. I am not responsible for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.


8. Children's Privacy

My Site is not aimed at anyone under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information, please contact me so that I can take the necessary steps to remove that information.


9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will be posted on this page, with the date of the last change at the top. I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes.


10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to make a request regarding your personal data, you can contact me through:

Name (Owner): Ivan Chura
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Email: ivan.chura@gmail.com
Website: https://grachtenbeans.nl


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