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At Econohost, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of our visitors and readers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Dutch privacy legislation, and best practices for transparency and trust.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Who We Are

Econohost is an independent blog focused on business, finance, technology, and innovation. Our goal is to provide reliable, informative, and neutral content for professionals, entrepreneurs, and readers worldwide.

📞 Phone: +31 06-94454118
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏢 Address: Mozartlaan 10, 3723 JM Bilthoven, Netherlands

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal data that is necessary to provide our services and maintain the functionality of our website.

Types of data we may collect:

Contact information (such as your name, email address, and phone number if you contact us directly).
Usage data (IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site).
Cookies and tracking data (used for analytics, performance improvement, and user experience optimization).

We do not knowingly collect or process sensitive personal information (such as political views, health data, or biometric identifiers).

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our blog and its content.
To respond to your inquiries, requests, or feedback.
To monitor website performance and optimize user experience.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations under Dutch and EU law.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Econohost uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences.
Analyze traffic and usage statistics.
Enhance content relevance and site navigation.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For detailed information, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data only when there is a lawful basis, including:

Consent – when you voluntarily provide information (e.g., subscribing to updates).
Legitimate interest – to improve our services and website.
Legal obligation – when processing is required by Dutch or EU law.

6. Data Retention

We store your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Usage data collected for analytics is anonymized whenever possible.

7. Sharing of Data

We may share data only with trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting providers, analytics tools, or email platforms), and only to the extent necessary to provide our services. All partners comply with GDPR standards.

We will never disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

8. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protective measures.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the Netherlands or the EU, you have the following rights:

Right of access – to request a copy of your personal data.
Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to restrict processing – to limit the use of your data.
Right to data portability – to obtain and reuse your data for your own purposes.
Right to object – to object to certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [email protected].

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system can be 100% secure, we take privacy and data security very seriously.

11. Third-Party Links

Our blog may contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to read their policies before sharing any personal data.

12. Children’s Privacy

Econohost is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately so that we can remove it.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Updates will be published on this page with a new “Last updated” date.