Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 March 2025

At JŌZ – Communications Consultancy, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website or contact us.

1. Who we are

JŌZ – Communications Consultancy is a sole proprietorship registered in the Netherlands under KvK Number: 94385998.

2. What personal data we collect

When you use our contact form, we collect the following information:

First name (required)
Last name (required)
Email address (required)
Company name (optional)
Your message (required)

We do not collect any sensitive personal data (e.g. race, religion, health) through this form.

3. Why we collect this data

We collect and process your data to:

Respond to your enquiry or message,
Communicate with you about potential collaborations or services,
Improve our communication and services.

We only use your data for the purpose you provided it, and we will never sell or share your information with third parties without your consent.

4. Legal basis for processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the legal bases we rely on are:

Your consent – by filling in the contact form, you consent to us using your data to respond to your message and contact you about future collaboration opportunities,
Legitimate interests – to communicate with individuals interested in our services.

5. How your data is stored

Your data is securely stored via Wix, our website platform. Wix uses secure servers, encryption, and regular security monitoring. We keep your data only as long as needed to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected.

If you want your data deleted earlier, you can email us at any time.

6. Your data protection rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or outdated information
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, just contact us at mariaines.comms@gmail.com.

7. Cookies

We may use cookies to understand how visitors use our site and to improve the user experience. When you first visit, you’ll be asked to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.