Introduction

At EasyDutchNews ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website easydutchnews.com and our services.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Company Name	EasyDutchNews
Legal Form	Eenmanszaak (Sole Proprietorship)
KVK Number	99590050
Country	The Netherlands
Contact Email	privacy@easydutchnews.com

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide to Us

When you create an account or use Google OAuth to sign in, we collect:

• Email address: From your Google account
• Name: Your full name from Google
• Profile picture: Your Google profile picture URL
• Google ID: A unique identifier from Google

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, news articles read
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
• Cookies: Language preferences and authentication tokens

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your language preference
• Keep you logged in to your account
• Analyze website usage and improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide our services: Give you access to simplified Dutch news articles and translations
• Personalize your experience: Remember your language preferences and reading history
• Manage your account: Authenticate your identity and provide account management features
• Improve our services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance content and user experience
• Communicate with you: Send service-related notifications (if implemented in the future)
• Enforce our terms: Protect against unauthorized access and ensure compliance with our Terms of Service

How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties.

Your personal data (email, name, profile picture) is stored securely in our database and is never shared externally, except in the following limited circumstances:

1. Technical Service Providers (No Personal Data Shared)

We use the following services to operate our website, but we do NOT share your personal information with them:

• Google OAuth: Only used for secure authentication. Google already has your information; we simply verify your identity through their service
• OpenAI API: Used only for translating and simplifying news content. Your personal data (name, email, profile) is NEVER sent to OpenAI - only anonymous news text is processed
• Hosting providers: Your data is stored in encrypted databases on secure servers. The hosting provider has no access to or visibility of your personal information

2. Legal Requirements Only

We will only disclose your information if:

• Required by law (court order, subpoena)
• Necessary to protect our rights or safety
• Necessary to prevent fraud or abuse

We have never received such requests and will notify users if legally permitted to do so.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure authentication using JWT tokens
• Password-protected database access
• Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

News articles are automatically deleted after 365 days.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
• Data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where we rely on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@easydutchnews.com (or provide your actual contact email).

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as original news sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Google OAuth and Data Usage

When you sign in with Google OAuth:

• We only request access to your basic profile information (email, name, profile picture)
• We do not access your Google Drive, Gmail, or other Google services
• You can revoke our access to your Google account at any time through your Google Account settings
• We comply with Google's OAuth policies and Limited Use requirements

Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@easydutchnews.com
• Website: https://easydutchnews.com

GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal basis for processing: We process your data based on consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate interests
• Data Protection Officer: Contact us at privacy@easydutchnews.com for any GDPR-related inquiries
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority

Dutch Data Protection Authority

As EasyDutchNews is registered in the Netherlands, the supervisory authority for data protection matters is:

Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Website: autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl

You have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

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