Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us - Last updated: October 15, 2025
Mediazone.nl respects your privacy and protects your personal data. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we ensure your privacy remains protected. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch privacy legislation.
Privacy First: Mediazone only collects the minimal information necessary for service delivery. We do not sell data to third parties and do not use invasive tracking. Your data remains yours.
1. Who Are We?
Mediazone.nl is a Dutch AI news platform that collects, summarizes and makes the latest developments in artificial intelligence accessible to the Dutch public.
Data controller:
Name: Mediazone
Website: www.mediazone.nl
Contact: Via social media channels (X/Twitter, LinkedIn)
2. What Personal Data Do We Collect?
Automatically Collected Data
ANONYMIZEDWhat we collect:
- Anonymous page visits and pageviews
- Referring websites (where you come from)
- Browser type and operating system (general)
- Country/region (based on IP address, not stored)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Purpose: Website improvement and user behavior insights
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Retention period: 24 hours (via Plausible Analytics)
Functional Data
LOCALLY STOREDWhat we store in your browser:
- Language preference
- Theme settings (light/dark)
- Cookie preferences
- Search history within your session
Purpose: Improve user experience and remember preferences
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Storage: Locally in your browser (localStorage), not on our servers
What We Do NOT Collect
NO TRACKINGMediazone explicitly does NOT collect:
- IP addresses - not stored or logged
- Email addresses - we have no registration system
- Names or addresses - no personal identification
- Unique user IDs - no long-term tracking
- Personal browsing behavior - no cross-site tracking
- Device fingerprints - no browser fingerprinting
- Personal profiles - no user profiling
3. How Do We Use Your Data?
The minimal data we collect is used exclusively for:
1. Website Functionality
To make the website work properly, remember your preferences and provide a better user experience.
2. Website Analysis and Improvement
To understand which articles are popular and how visitors use the website, so we can improve our service. All analytics are fully anonymized.
3. Technical Performance
To fix technical issues, secure the website and optimize loading times.
4. Do We Share Your Data With Third Parties?
Short answer: No, we do not share personal data with third parties.
Mediazone does not sell, rent or share personal data with advertisers, data brokers or other commercial parties. Your privacy is yours and remains yours.
External service providers
We do use some external services for the website to function:
Plausible Analytics
Privacy-friendly analytics - Does not collect personal data and is fully GDPR compliant. Servers are located in the EU. Data is not shared with third parties.
Vercel (Hosting)
Website hosting - Our website is hosted on Vercel servers. Vercel only collects technical data needed for hosting (such as server logs). This data is anonymized and deleted after a short time.
5. How Long Do We Keep Your Data?
We follow the principle of data minimization and do not keep data longer than necessary:
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Analytics data (Plausible) | 24 hours for unique visitors |
| Functional cookies | Session to 1 year |
| Local preferences (localStorage) | Until you clear your browser cache |
| Server logs (Vercel) | Maximum 7 days (anonymized) |
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) you have the following rights:
Right to Access
You can ask what personal data we process about you. However, since we do not store personal data, this does not apply.
Right to Rectification
You can ask to correct incorrect data. Not applicable because we do not store personal data.
Right to Erasure
You can ask to delete your data. You can delete your local preferences by clearing your browser cache.
Right to Object
You can object to data processing. You can disable analytics via "Do Not Track" in your browser or block cookies.
Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a structured format. Not applicable because we do not store personal data.
Right to File a Complaint
You can file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority if you believe we are not complying with privacy legislation.
7. Security of Your Data
Although we collect minimal data, we take its security seriously:
HTTPS Encryption
All communication between your browser and our servers is encrypted with SSL/TLS.
Secure Hosting
Our website is hosted on Vercel with enterprise-grade security.
Privacy by Design
Our systems are designed to collect and store as little data as possible.
Regular Updates
Our systems and dependencies are regularly updated for optimal security.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legislation. Important changes will be announced on the website.
We recommend checking this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
Questions About Privacy?
Do you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data? Feel free to contact us:
Data Protection Authority:
For complaints about the processing of your personal data, you can also contact the Dutch Data Protection Authority:
autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
Last updated: October 15, 2025
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