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This Privacy Policy explains how Royal Dutch collects, uses, and safeguards information when you visit our website or use our services. This is a general template provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed and adapted to reflect your actual data practices and applicable law before use.

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1. Introduction

Royal Dutch ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal data we process in connection with our website and services. This Policy describes the categories of information we may collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and the choices available to you.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Contact information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and any details submitted through contact forms.
  • Account and usage information, including login activity, preferences, and interactions with our platform and models.
  • Technical data, such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and log data collected automatically when you access our website.
  • Cookies and similar technologies, as described in Section 7 below.
  • Any other information you choose to provide, for example through support inquiries or correspondence.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes that may include:

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving our website and services;
  • Responding to inquiries, support requests, and communications;
  • Personalising content and monitoring usage patterns to enhance our offering;
  • Maintaining the security and integrity of our systems;
  • Complying with applicable legal obligations;
  • Sending administrative or service-related communications, where permitted.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to perform a contract with you, compliance with a legal obligation, and our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or communication tools, under appropriate confidentiality obligations;
  • Legal and regulatory authorities, where required to comply with a legal obligation, enforce our terms, or protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others;
  • Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the context in which it was collected.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate core functionality, remember preferences, and analyse site usage. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the availability of certain features.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

If information is transferred to or processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection requirements.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, which may include the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing, and the right to data portability. To exercise any such rights, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact page.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via our Contact page.

This document is a general template and does not constitute legal advice. Royal Dutch recommends obtaining professional legal review to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws before publication.