Privacy Policy of Ross Rafahel (Academic Capital B.V.)

Effective Date: 28 April 2025

1. Introduction Welcome to rossrafahel.com ("Website"). This Website is operated by Academic Capital B.V., located at Kennemerstraatweg 265, 1851 NB Heiloo, Netherlands (KVK: 87550318).

Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch AVG.

2. Personal Data We Collect We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • IP address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Content of messages sent via contact forms

  • Newsletter subscription details

  • Device and browser information (through analytics and cookies)

3. How We Collect Personal Data We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • Through contact forms submitted by you

  • Via newsletter sign-up forms

  • Through the use of cookies and similar technologies

4. Purpose of Data Collection We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and communications

  • To send newsletters and updates, subject to your consent

  • For marketing and promotional purposes

  • To analyze and improve the functionality and performance of the Website

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies Our Website uses cookies, including:

  • Functional cookies (essential for website operation)

  • Analytical cookies (such as Google Analytics or Squarespace Analytics)

  • Marketing cookies (such as Facebook Pixel)

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

6. Sharing of Personal Data We may share your personal data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Squarespace (hosting and platform services)

  • Google Analytics (website analytics)

  • Mailchimp or similar services (for newsletters)

  • Facebook/Meta (for advertising purposes)

These third parties are only permitted to process your data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.

7. Data Transfers Outside the EEA We aim to store and process personal data within the European Economic Area (EEA) whenever possible. If personal data is transferred outside the EEA by third-party services, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Data Retention We retain personal data no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

9. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption

  • Secure data storage

  • Restricted access to data

  • Protection against unauthorized access

10. Newsletters and Marketing Communication We only send newsletters and marketing communications based on your explicit consent. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in every email.

11. Your Rights Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your data

  • Right to correct inaccurate data

  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at rossvandiar@gmail.com.

12. Contact Information If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us:

Academic Capital B.V. Kennemerstraatweg 265 1851 NB Heiloo Netherlands Email: rossvandiar@gmail.com

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, legal requirements, or for other reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

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