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Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

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We may collect the following information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (when you sign up or contact us)

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site

  • Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party payment providers

  • Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through Google Analytics and other tracking technologies

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

  • Organize events, tournaments, and meetups

  • Send updates about howzit activities

  • Improve our website and services

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior

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3. Sharing Your Information

 

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), website hosting (Wix)

  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics (see section below)

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

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4. Google Analytics

 

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • Pages you visit

  • Time spent on our site

  • Your approximate location (city/country level)

  • Device and browser information

Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect your IP address. This data helps us improve our website experience. Google processes this data as described in their Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by:

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5. Cookies

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Our website uses cookies to:

  • Analyze site traffic (Google Analytics)

  • Improve user experience

  • Remember your preferences

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site (Google Analytics)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

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6. Your Rights (Including EU Residents - GDPR)

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For all users, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections or deletions

  • Opt out of marketing emails

For EU residents (under GDPR), you have additional rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data

  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [your email]

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7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

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We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you sign up or provide information voluntarily

  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and communicate about events

  • Contract: To fulfill services you've requested (e.g., event registration)

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8. Data Retention

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We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You can request deletion at any time.

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9. International Data Transfers

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If you are located in the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States (where our hosting provider Wix is based). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

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10. Third-Party Links

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Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

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11. Data Security

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We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

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12. Children's Privacy

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Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

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13. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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14. Contact Us

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

  • Email: info@howzit.amsterdam

  • For EU residents, if you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

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