Effective Date: 5 September 2024

At vankets.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or use our website, which serves as a platform for independent IT consultancy services and offers geek-related content. By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information, including:

1.1. Personal Information

When you interact with our website, we may collect the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Any information you choose to share in communication with us (e.g., through a contact form)

1.2. Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information that does not identify you personally. This includes:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit on the website
• Time and date of access
• Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries or provide the services you request.
• To manage and improve our website and its content, including the geek-related content.
• To understand website traffic patterns and optimize user experience.
• To send occasional marketing or informational emails (with your consent).
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device to collect information about your interactions with our website.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly.
• Analytical Cookies: Help us analyze website traffic and usage patterns.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so might affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand how our website is used.
• Payment processing or other services in connection with our IT consultancy.

These third parties may collect your data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the services you request or for other essential purposes such as complying with legal obligations.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
• Object to the processing of your personal data.
• Withdraw consent (if applicable).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at bert@vankets.com.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

As we are an independent IT consultancy, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if applicable.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: bert@vankets.com
• Phone: +32 478 38.57.41