Effective Date: 01.12.2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Two Worlds Unite. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Dutch law, and other international privacy standards.
By using our website (https://twoworldsunite.com), you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
1. Personal Identifiable Information (PII):
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Billing information (for donations or purchases)
2. Non-Personal Data:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Website usage (via cookies and analytics)
3. Sensitive Personal Data (if applicable):
• Information you voluntarily provide, such as preferences or specific messages.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for:
• Responding to inquiries and providing support.
• Processing payments and donations securely.
• Improving our services and website functionality.
• Sending newsletters and updates (only with your consent).
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
1. Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or provide personal data.
2. Contractual Necessity: For donations or purchases.
3. Legitimate Interest: To improve services and functionality.
4. Legal Obligation: Compliance with tax or legal requirements.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your data. However, we may share it with:
1. Service Providers: Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) or email marketing services.
2. Legal Authorities: If required by Dutch or international law.
6. Your Rights
As per the GDPR and Dutch law, you have the following rights:
• Right to Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Right to Rectify: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erase (Right to Be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data.
• Right to Object: Withdraw consent for specific processing.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise your rights, email us at: [email protected]
7. Data Retention
We retain your data:
• For as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose.
• For compliance with legal obligations (e.g., tax laws).
8. Cookies
We use cookies to:
• Improve website functionality.
• Track visitor behaviour via analytics tools.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Data Processing by Real Cookie Banner
To ensure compliance with data protection regulations, our website uses the “Real Cookie Banner” plugin to obtain, document, and manage user consent for cookies and related data processing.
Data Collected by Real Cookie Banner
Real Cookie Banner processes and stores the following data:
• A unique identifier for each consent (but not linked to the website visitor personally).
• The revision history of cookie banner settings (e.g., text, colours, features, service groups, and services).
• IDs of consented services and service groups.
• Consent types (purposes) collected under Google Consent Mode or TCF (Transparency and Consent Framework).
• The user’s consent decision history (e.g., accepted, rejected, or customised preferences).
Purpose of Data Processing
This data is processed to:
• Record and document user consent for compliance with legal obligations under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.
• Ensure cookies and other tracking technologies are only activated after receiving the necessary consent.
Retention Period
The consent data is stored for a period of 365 days. After this time, the consent data is automatically deleted unless additional legal retention obligations apply.
Legal Basis
The legal basis for this data processing is compliance with legal obligations as per Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.
Third-Party Access
The data collected through Real Cookie Banner is not shared with third parties, except where required by law.
User Rights
You have the right to:
• Access a record of your consent history.
• Revoke or adjust your consent at any time via the “Change Privacy Settings” link on our website.
• Request deletion of your consent data (where legally applicable).
For more information on how we process your data, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Security
We implement robust measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure servers. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. Please review their policies before sharing data.
11. International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure compliance with GDPR, including adequacy decisions and standard contractual clauses.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in laws or practices. Please review it periodically.
13. Contact Us
For questions or concerns, email: [email protected]