Privacy Policy

At River Schools, accessible via riverschools.nl, safeguarding your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle, process, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data We Collect

We collect personal data when you interact with our website or services. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Personal Identifiable Information: Name, email address, phone number, and address.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and device information.
  • Communication Data: Messages sent through contact forms or email.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services.
  • To manage communications and respond to inquiries.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • To analyze website usage for a better user experience.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent, such as subscribing to newsletters.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill service agreements.
  • Legal Obligations: For compliance with applicable laws.
  • Legitimate Interests: For operational and marketing purposes, provided it does not override your rights.

4. Sharing of Personal Data

Your data is shared only when necessary:

  • With trusted third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, or communications.
  • When required by law or to enforce our legal rights.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyze user behavior. Cookies may include:

  • Necessary cookies for website functionality.
  • Analytical cookies for site performance.
  • Marketing cookies to personalize advertisements.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Data not required will be securely deleted.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
  • Objection: Opt-out of data processing for specific purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal data.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or data processing, please contact us: