Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Amsterdam Guide ("we," "us," or "our"), operated through the website annefranke.com (the "Site"), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide: When you use our contact form, you may voluntarily provide your name, email address, and message content. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, our server automatically records certain information when you visit the Site, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected through standard server logs and is used solely for analytics purposes and to maintain the security of our website.

2. Cookies

Our website may use cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect the core functionality of the Site.

If we use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics), those services may place their own cookies on your device. These third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our content
• Maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Server logs are typically retained for a period of 90 days and are then automatically deleted.

5. Third-Party Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information transmitted through our website, including the use of SSL/TLS encryption for all connections. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@annefranke.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: info@annefranke.com
• Website: Contact Page