PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 18 August 2025

Dutch Brief (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website at www.dutchbrief.com or interact with our services. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

a. Voluntarily Provided Data

We collect your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly.

b. Automatically Collected Data

We collect certain information automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited and time spent

• Approximate location

This data is used for analytics and site performance tracking.

c. Sensitive Data

We do not collect or process any sensitive personal data (e.g., health information, political opinions, etc.).

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

• Send you email newsletters

• Track site usage and improve performance

• Improve user experience

• Serve relevant advertising on article pages

• Respond to user inquiries

We do not use your data for profiling or AI-based recommendations.

3. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate and analyze our platform, including:

• Newsletter delivery and hosting services (e.g., Beehiiv)

• Web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

We do not control the exact geographic location of these services' servers. Data may be processed outside the European Union.

4. Your Rights

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Unsubscribe from our newsletter (which deletes your data by extension)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored through our third-party providers. We rely on their standard security and encryption practices to protect user data. Dutch Brief does not manage independent servers or databases.

6. Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Functional purposes (basic website operations)

• Analytical purposes (visitor tracking and statistics)

By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not specifically directed at users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. We recommend parental supervision for younger readers, as our content may include coverage of sensitive news events.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date above and notify subscribers via email or on-site banner if appropriate.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related concerns or requests, contact:
Email: [email protected]