Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 13, 2024

Power of Storytelling (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, power-of-storytelling.com (the “Website”), or use our Services, including corporate storytelling and public speaking training, online courses, and blog content.

By using our Website and Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. As we are based in the Netherlands, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in the Netherlands.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for all personal data collected via our Website and Services is:

Power of Storytelling
Address: Wijsmullerstraat 34, 1058JK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Email: info@power-of-storytelling.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at the above address.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data to provide, maintain, and improve our Services, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company details, if applicable, provided when you fill out contact forms or register for our Services.
  • Account Information: Information provided when creating an account, such as username, password, and payment details.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page.
  • Communication Data: Any data shared through email correspondence or other communications, including feedback or inquiries.
    We only collect personal data that is necessary for specific purposes and will not use it for any other purpose without your consent.

3. How We Use Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Providing Services: To fulfill our contractual obligations in delivering storytelling and public speaking training, online courses, and related services.
  • Account Management: To manage user accounts, process registrations, and handle subscriptions or payments.
  • Communication: To respond to inquiries, send updates, marketing communications (with consent), or important notices related to Services.
  • Website Improvement: To analyze and enhance the performance of our Website, making it more user-friendly and secure.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and fulfill legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your personal data under the following legal bases, as permitted by the GDPR:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or opt-in for marketing communications.
  • Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you (e.g., delivering Services or processing payments).
  • Legitimate Interest: For purposes such as improving our Services, enhancing user experience, and securing our Website.
  • Legal Obligation: When necessary to comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal data with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Companies that provide support for our Services, such as payment processors, IT service providers, and website analytics providers. These providers are bound by data protection agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as in response to a court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
    We do not sell personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once personal data is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it in a secure manner.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request access to personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data, where applicable.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request to limit how we process your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and request that we transfer it to another data controller.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on your consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 1. We may ask for verification of identity before processing requests.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience on our Website. Cookies help us analyze site usage, improve functionality, and serve relevant content.

9. Data Security

We are committed to protecting personal data. We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

As we are based in the Netherlands, your personal data is primarily stored and processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If data is transferred outside the EEA, we will ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or other lawful mechanisms.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of our Website and Services after updates signifies acceptance of the changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Power of Storytelling
Address: Wijsmullerstraat 34, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Email: info@power-of-storytelling.com