Privacy Policy

Introduction

Your privacy matters.

This Privacy Policy explains how Tech-Surfing collects, uses, and protects personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

Data Controller:
Paul Epping
Tech-Surfing
Contact address: Holterveste 49, 5221KL, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
E-mail: info@tech-surfing.com

What Data We Collect

We may collect:

Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Messages via contact form
Workshop or event registrations

Automatically Collected Data

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages

This is collected through analytics tools and cookies.

Purpose of Processing

We process personal data to:

Respond to inquiries
Deliver newsletters (if subscribed)
Improve website performance
Analyze readership patterns
Manage event registrations
Protect intellectual property and site security

We do not sell personal data.

Legal Basis (GDPR)

We rely on:

Consent (newsletter subscriptions)
Legitimate interest (website analytics, site improvement)
Contractual necessity (event registrations)

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law.

Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact: info@tech-surfing.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.

However, no digital system is 100% secure.

Third-Party Services

We may use:

Website hosting providers
Email marketing services
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Podcast platforms
Payment/event registration tools

These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

Effective Date: February 26, 2026