1. Introduction
At /Gide-nuhs/, we highly value the protection of your personal data and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we safeguard it. We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws and regulations.
2. What Data Do We Collect and Why?
We only collect personal data that is strictly necessary for the following purposes:
- Matching users based on their interests and goals.
- Providing inspiring and relevant content within the community.
- Enhancing the user experience through anonymized analytics.
We process your data solely based on legitimate interest, your consent, or contractual necessity.
3. Sharing Data with Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or provide your personal data to third parties unless:
- It is necessary for the execution of our services, and we have signed a data processing agreement with the third party.
- We are legally required to do so, for example, by court order or legal obligation.
- You have given explicit consent for specific data sharing.
4. Account Management and Data Deletion
You have the right to delete your account and personal data at any time. When you delete your account:
- Your personal data will be permanently removed from our systems unless a legal retention obligation applies.
- Your community interactions, such as comments, likes, and ratings, will be anonymized to ensure they can no longer be linked to you.
5. Analytics and Tracking
We use Matomo Analytics to analyze user behavior within the app. All data collected through this tool is fully anonymized and is solely used to improve the app’s functionality and user experience.
6. Security and Data Protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data.
- Restricted access to personal data within our team.
- Regular security audits and updates.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You can request details about the data we process about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can correct inaccurate or outdated data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data in certain situations.
- Right to Data Portability: You can receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at community@gide-nuhs.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to comply with new regulations or operational changes. The most recent version will always be available within the app and on our website.
9. Contact Information
For questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
📧 community@gide-nuhs.com
📍 Address: Nieuwstraat 7a, 2266AA Leidschendam, The Netherlands
📅 Last updated: March 11, 2025