Privacy Policy – livinginnewtimes.org
Last updated: February 2026livinginnewtimes.org respects your privacy and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This statement explains which data we collect, for what purpose, how long we retain it, and what rights you have.
1. Data Controller
livinginnewtimes.org is responsible for the processing of your personal data as described in this statement.
Controller details:
Foundation / Initiative: Living in New Times
Email: privacy@livinginnewtimes.org
Website: https://livinginnewtimes.org2. Personal Data We Process
We only process personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
Name
Email address
Any content of messages or forms you submit
Technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and visit timestamps) collected when you visit our website
We do not collect sensitive personal data.
3. Purposes of Processing
We use your data solely for the following purposes:
Responding to questions or messages sent via email or forms
Improving the functionality and content of the website
Technical analysis and security (e.g. error detection, spam protection)
Compliance with legal obligations, where applicable
We do not process your data for commercial purposes such as marketing or profiling.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We base our processing of personal data on the following legal grounds (Article 6 GDPR):
Consent: when you voluntarily provide data or permit the placement of cookies.
Legitimate Interest: for technical management and security of the website.
Legal Obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with statutory requirements.
5. Cookies
livinginnewtimes.org uses only functional and limited analytical cookies. These are placed to ensure the proper operation of the website and to collect anonymous statistics.
On your first visit, we explicitly request consent for analytical cookies; functional cookies are essential for the site’s operation. More information on disabling or deleting cookies can be found in your browser settings.
6. Sharing of Data with Third Parties
We do not share personal data with third parties, except when strictly necessary for:
Technical service provision (e.g. hosting provider or security contractor)
Compliance with legal obligations
With all parties processing data on our behalf, we have concluded data processing agreements to ensure GDPR compliance.
7. Data Retention
We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was collected:
Correspondence via contact form or email: up to 12 months
Analytical data: up to 24 months, anonymized only
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from loss or unauthorized access. The website uses encrypted HTTPS connections and secure hosting with up‑to‑date software.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right of access to your personal data
Right to rectification or erasure
Right to restriction of processing
Right to object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
You can exercise these rights by sending an email to privacy@livinginnewtimes.org. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Complaints
If you believe we are not handling your data correctly, you may file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) via www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.
11. Changes
livinginnewtimes.org reserves the right to amend this privacy policy. The most current version will always be available on this page, with the date of the latest update indicated.
—
Living in New Times – we handle your data with care and respect.