Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for whenischristmascoming.com

Last Updated: October 27, 2024

MadewithKoen, trading as whenischristmascoming.com, is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your personal data, our practices regarding the collection, storage, usage, and sharing of data, as well as the security measures we employ. We also outline your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller
MadewithKoen
Schrepel 48, 5236PC, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Email: madewithkoen@gmail.com

2. Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:

Personal Information: Name, email address, and any additional information you provide when contacting us.
Usage Data: Information about your usage of our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent).
Cookies: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and for analytical purposes.
3. How We Collect Data

Google Analytics 4:
We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic and improve our service. This includes:
- Language preferences tracking
- Page views and navigation patterns
- General location data (country/region level)
- Browser and device information
All data is collected anonymously and in compliance with GDPR requirements. IP addresses are anonymized, and no personally identifiable information is collected.

We collect personal data through:

Direct Interaction: When you contact us via email or use any forms on the website.
Automated Technologies: Cookies and similar technologies capture usage data during website visits.
4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process personal data under the following legal bases and purposes:

To Provide Services: To operate whenischristmascoming.com and enhance the user experience (Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest).
To Communicate: To respond to your inquiries and provide information regarding our website or services (Legal Basis: Consent).
Analytics: To improve our website and understand user preferences (Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest).
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law. Usage data is typically retained for up to 12 months for analytical purposes, after which it is anonymized or securely deleted.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We will not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties. However, we may share data in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website (e.g., analytics services). They are contractually obliged to protect your data.
Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or to exercise legal rights.
7. International Transfers
Our website may be hosted on servers outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we will ensure it is protected through contractual clauses or other lawful safeguards to ensure GDPR compliance.

8. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, regular data monitoring, and secure servers.

9. Cookies
We use cookies to improve functionality and performance. You can manage cookies via your browser settings or by visiting our Cookie Policy page for further details.

10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

Right of Access: You can request details of personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data where it is no longer necessary.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit the processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you’ve given consent to data processing, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at madewithkoen@gmail.com.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data or this policy, please contact:

MadewithKoen
Schrepel 48, 5236PC, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Email: madewithkoen@gmail.com

Thank you for trusting MadewithKoen with your personal data!