Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2025
GeoStrat, KvK/CoC 766 842 88, based in the Netherlands, is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

GeoStrat is a geopolitical consultancy and academy operating at www.geostrat.org. For the purposes of the GDPR, we are the Data Controller responsible for the processing of your personal data.

You can contact us at:
info@geostrat.org

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data when you use our website or engage with our services:

  • Name and contact details (e.g., email address, organization)

  • Information submitted through forms (e.g., course sign-up, contact requests)

  • Email preferences and communication history

  • Website usage data via cookies or analytics tools (e.g., IP address, browser type)

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required (e.g., for billing or accessibility accommodations).

3. How and Why We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries or contact requests

  • To provide educational or consulting services

  • To manage course registrations and communication

  • To send newsletters and updates (only if you opt in)

  • To improve our website performance and user experience

Our legal bases for processing include:

  • Your consent (e.g., for marketing emails)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., course enrollment)

  • Our legitimate interest (e.g., maintaining website functionality)

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your data securely using trusted platforms and service providers. We take technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

5. Third-Party Services and Transfers

We may share your data with third-party services we use to operate our site and deliver services (e.g., email providers, analytics tools, course platforms). These third parties are GDPR-compliant and process data only on our behalf.

We do not transfer your data outside the EEA unless appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or services located in countries deemed adequate by the EU).

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to analyze traffic and improve your experience. These may include:

  • Functional cookies (necessary for the website to work)

  • Analytical cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)

You will be given the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies when you visit the site. You can also manage cookies via your browser settings.

7. Your Rights Under the GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or update inaccurate information

  • Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)

  • File a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@geostrat.org

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We only retain your personal data as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law (e.g., for invoicing or compliance).

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact:
info@geostrat.org