1. Who we are
This website is operated by an individual based in the Netherlands. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, the operator of this website is the data controller. If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or about the processing of personal data, you can contact the site operator via the contact details provided on the website.
2. Scope of this Privacy Statement
This Privacy Statement explains how personal data is processed when you visit this website, contact the site operator, or interact with third-party services linked from this website. This website is editorial in nature and does not offer user accounts, public commenting, or interactive community features.
3. Personal data processed when visiting the website
When you visit this website, limited technical data is processed as part of normal website operation. This may include:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Browser type and operating system
- Referring page or request details
This data is processed for the purpose of operating, securing, and maintaining the website. Where possible, such data is anonymized and processed only in aggregated form. It is not used to identify individual visitors.
Legal basis: legitimate interest in operating and securing the website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
4. Analytics
This website may use privacy-friendly analytics to gain insight into general usage patterns, such as country-level geographic reach. These analytics:
- do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies,
- do not create user profiles,
- do not track visitors across websites,
- process data only in anonymized and aggregated form.
Analytics are used solely for statistical and informational purposes, such as understanding the geographic distribution of readership. If analytics practices change, this Privacy Statement will be updated accordingly.
Legal basis: legitimate interest in understanding website reach and performance (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
5. Contact and correspondence
If you contact the site operator by email or other direct means, personal data such as your name, email address, and the content of your message will be processed. This data is used solely to respond to your message or to manage editorial correspondence, including communication with contributors. Correspondence data is not shared with third parties and is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose of the communication.
Legal basis: consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) and/or legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Email notifications and subscriptions
Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to receive updates or notifications by email. When subscribing, the following personal data may be processed:
- email address,
- subscription metadata (such as date and time of subscription).
This data is used solely for the purpose of sending requested updates or notifications and is not used for profiling, marketing beyond the stated purpose, or automated decision-making.
6. Guest contributors
If you submit content or engage in editorial correspondence as a contributor, identifying information such as your name, email address, and relevant background or social profile information may be processed. This data is used exclusively for editorial communication, attribution decisions, and publication management, and is not used for marketing or profiling purposes.
7. Third-party services and external links
This website may link to third-party services, including voluntary support platforms such as Buy Me A Coffee. When you interact with third-party services, your personal data is processed by those parties in accordance with their own privacy policies. The site operator does not control and is not responsible for the data processing practices of third-party services.
8. Data retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Your rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- access your personal data,
- request correction of inaccurate data,
- request deletion of your data,
- object to or restrict certain processing,
- lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
Requests relating to personal data can be made via the contact details provided on the website.
10. Changes to this Privacy Statement
This Privacy Statement may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices. The most recent version will always be available on this website.
Last updated: 12 January 2026
