Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 29, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use BitsSecured.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

BitsSecured.com is a cybersecurity education platform operated in the Netherlands. For all data-related matters, you may contact us at contact@bitssecured.com.

2. What Data We Collect

  • Email address (if you register or subscribe)
  • IP address and browser details (via analytics tools)
  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party gateways — we do not store your credit card data)
  • Messages or inquiries submitted via forms

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide access to our cybersecurity training and tools
  • To respond to your inquiries and customer support requests
  • To improve our website and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on your consent (for newsletters and cookies), performance of a contract (membership), and our legitimate interest in improving our services and preventing fraud.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal requirements.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We only share your information with trusted partners (e.g., payment processors like Stripe or Mollie) strictly for necessary service delivery.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and to remember your preferences. You may control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

8. Your Rights

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

9. Data Security

We apply strong security controls, including SSL encryption, regular audits, and access restrictions to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced on this page. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

If you have questions, contact us at contact@bitssecured.com.