Privacy Policy
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Last updated: 2026-MAR-31
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HLE Network (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website www.hlenet.org. We are based in the Netherlands and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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1. What data we collect
We only collect personal data when you voluntarily provide it to us.
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a) Contact form
When you fill in our contact form, we may collect:
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Your name
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Your email address
We do not collect any additional personal data through our website.
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b) Automatically collected data
Our website is hosted on Wix, which may automatically collect limited technical data such as:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Cookies and usage data
This data is used for basic website functionality and security.
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2. How we use your data
We use your personal data only to:
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Respond to your inquiries
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Communicate with you when you contact us
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Maintain basic administrative records related to your request
We do not use your data for marketing purposes via the website.
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3. Legal basis (GDPR)
We process your data based on:
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Consent (when you submit the contact form)
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Legitimate interest (to ensure the proper functioning and security of our website)
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4. Third-party services
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Wix (website hosting)
Our website is hosted by Wix.com Ltd., which processes data on our behalf. Wix may store data on secure servers and process technical data necessary for website operation.
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Mailchimp (newsletter)
Our newsletter is managed via Mailchimp. If you subscribe, your data is processed directly by Mailchimp and subject to their privacy policy:
https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
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Eventbrite (event registration)
Our website may include links to event registration pages hosted on Eventbrite. When you register for an event via Eventbrite, your personal data is processed directly by Eventbrite in accordance with their privacy policy:
https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/460838/eventbrite-privacy-policy/
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Our website may include links to our LinkedIn page. When you click on such a link, LinkedIn may collect and process your personal data in accordance with its own privacy policy:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
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We do not combine data collected via these platforms with data collected through our website.
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5. Cookies
Our website may use essential cookies provided by Wix to ensure proper functionality and security. We do not currently use analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
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6. Data retention
We retain personal data submitted via the contact form only as long as necessary to respond to your request and for basic administrative purposes.
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7. Your rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of your data
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Request deletion of your data
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Withdraw your consent at any time
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Object to processing
To exercise these rights, you can contact us at:
hlenet.org @ gmail.com
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8. International visitors
Although we are based in the Netherlands, our website is accessible worldwide. By using our website, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in accordance with this policy and applicable EU data protection laws.
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9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
hlenet.org @ gmail.com
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