/ Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ivoweevers.com (“the Website”).

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or interact with its services.

The Website is operated by Ivo Weevers, based in the European Union, acting as the Data Controller under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What Data Is Collected

a. Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal data, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Any information submitted via contact forms or registration forms

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you use the Website, certain information may be collected automatically:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Device type

3. How Your Data Is Used

Your data is used only where necessary and for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the Website
• To respond to your enquiries
• To send updates related to the book or services (only if you opt in)
• To improve the Website and user experience
• To ensure security and prevent misuse

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, personal data is processed based on:

• Consent (e.g. when you sign up or contact us)
• Legitimate interests (e.g. improving the Website, basic analytics)
• Legal obligations, where applicable

5. Cookies

The Website does not use cookies.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to operate the Website, such as:

• Hosting providers (e.g. Vercel)
• Email services (for form responses, e.g. Resend)
• Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, anonymised)

These providers process data only on our behalf and under appropriate safeguards.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is kept only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations

You can request deletion of your data at any time.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

9. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your data.

However, no system is completely secure, and transmission of data is at your own risk.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

11. Contact

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email: ivo@ivoweevers.com
Website: https://ivoweevers.com