Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Honest HeroIT ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Dutch data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
We operate in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. For any questions related to this policy or your data, you can contact us via the contact form on our website:
2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you fill out the contact form on our website, we collect:
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First and last name
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Email address
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Type of investor (Individual or Institutional)
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Area(s) of interest
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Message (free text)
We may also collect technical data such as:
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IP address
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Device and browser type
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Date, time, and duration of your visit
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Pages visited
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under Article 6 of the GDPR:
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Consent: when you submit a contact form voluntarily
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Legitimate interests: to respond to your inquiry and improve our services
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Compliance with legal obligations (if applicable)
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the information you provide to:
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Respond to your inquiry
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Understand your areas of interest as an investor
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Improve the website's functionality and user experience
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Comply with applicable legal requirements
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your personal data is securely stored on Wix servers located in the EU or countries deemed adequate under the GDPR.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including encryption and restricted access, to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
After that, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share data only with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) who comply with GDPR
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Legal authorities, if required by law
All third-party processors are bound by data protection agreements.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct or update your data
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Request deletion (right to be forgotten)
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Restrict or object to processing
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Data portability (receive your data in a readable format)
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the form on our website.
If you believe your rights are being violated, you may lodge a complaint with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority):
👉 https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
9. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These may include essential cookies, analytics, or preference cookies.
You can manage or reject cookies via your browser settings or cookie banner (if enabled).
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at individuals under 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such data, it will be deleted immediately.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
12. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please reach out using the contact form on the website.
Location of operations: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany
