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Crisis.zone Privacy Policy: We never sell your data. Learn what information we collect, how we use it, and your GDPR rights including data deletion.

Privacy Policy - Crisis.zone

Last Updated: November 6, 2025

Version: 1.0

1. Introduction

1.1 About This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Crisis.Zone. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use Crisis.zone (the "Platform"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

1.2 Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Crisis.Zone.

1.3 Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of Crisis.zone, including:

We process personal data in accordance with:

2. Our Core Privacy Principles

2.1 We Will Never Sell Your Data

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. This is a fundamental principle of how we operate. Your trust is more valuable to us than any potential revenue from data sales.

2.2 Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting [email protected]. We will comply promptly, except where we are legally required to retain certain data (see Section 11).

2.3 Transparency

We are committed to being transparent about what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

2.4 Data Minimization

We only collect personal data that is necessary for providing our services.

2.5 Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

3.2 Payment Information

For paid subscriptions, we collect:

Note: We do NOT store credit card details. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We only receive:

3.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

We use cookies to improve your experience. See our Cookie Policy for details. Cookie data includes:

3.5 Communication Data

When you contact us, we collect:

3.6 Newsletter Data

For newsletter subscribers:

3.7 Data We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect:

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data based on:

4.1.1 Contractual Necessity (GDPR Article 6(1)(b))

4.1.2 Legitimate Interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))

4.1.3 Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

4.1.4 Legal Obligation (GDPR Article 6(1)(c))

4.2 Specific Uses

Account Management:

Content Delivery:

Payment Processing:

Platform Improvement:

Communication:

Legal and Security:

5. How We Share Your Personal Data

5.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We will never sell your personal data to anyone for any reason.

5.2 Service Providers

We share data with trusted service providers who help us operate the Platform:

5.2.1 CMS (Content Management)

5.2.2 Stripe (Payment Processing)

5.2.3 Google Analytics (Website Analytics)

5.2.4 Email Service Provider

5.2.5 AI Service Providers

We may disclose your data if required to:

5.4 Business Transfers

If Crisis.Zone is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred. We will notify you before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

We may share data with other parties if you give us explicit consent.

6. International Data Transfers

6.1 EU/EEA Focus

We primarily operate within the EU/EEA, and most of our data is stored on EU/EEA servers.

6.2 Third-Country Transfers

Some service providers (like Stripe, Google Analytics, and AI providers) may involve data transfers outside the EU/EEA. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

6.3 Your Rights

Your rights under GDPR apply regardless of where data is processed.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

7.1 Active Accounts

While your account is active, we retain your data to provide our services.

7.2 After Account Deletion

When you delete your account or request data deletion:

Deleted Immediately:

Retained for Limited Period:

7.3 Inactive Accounts

If your account is inactive for 3 years, we may:

We must retain certain data for legal compliance:

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

8.1 Right of Access (Article 15)

You have the right to know what personal data we hold about you. Request a copy by contacting [email protected]. We will provide this within 30 days.

8.2 Right to Rectification (Article 16)

If your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections. You can update most information directly in your account settings.

8.3 Right to Erasure / "Right to be Forgotten" (Article 17)

You can request deletion of your personal data at any time. We will comply except where we must retain data for:

To request deletion: Email [email protected] with "Data Deletion Request" in the subject line.

8.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18)

You can request that we limit how we use your data if:

8.5 Right to Data Portability (Article 20)

You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format (JSON, CSV, or XML) to transfer to another service.

8.6 Right to Object (Article 21)

You can object to:

8.7 Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22)

We do NOT use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.

Note: Our AI content generation does not involve automated decisions about users. AI is used to analyze news events, not to make decisions about individuals.

8.8 Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7(3))

Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time. This doesn't affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

8.9 Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we've violated your privacy rights, you can file a complaint with:

Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

9. How to Exercise Your Rights

9.1 Contact Methods

To exercise any of your rights:

9.2 Verification

To protect your privacy, we may ask for additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

9.3 Response Time

We will respond to your request within 30 days. If we need more time, we'll let you know and explain why.

9.4 No Fees

Exercising your rights is free, unless your request is manifestly unfounded, repetitive, or excessive.

10. Data Security

10.1 Technical Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

10.2 Organizational Measures

10.3 Your Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

10.4 Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will:

11. Children's Privacy

11.1 Age Restriction

Crisis.zone is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

11.2 Parental Notice

If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

11.3 Parental Rights

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data to us, please contact [email protected].

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

For detailed information about cookies, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

12.2 Summary

We use:

12.3 Your Control

You can:

Crisis.zone contains links to external websites and sources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites.

13.2 Your Responsibility

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal data.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

14.1 Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

14.2 Notification

When we make changes:

14.3 Your Acceptance

Continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance. If you don't agree with changes, please contact us to delete your account.

14.4 Version History

We maintain a version history of this Privacy Policy. Previous versions are available upon request.

15. Additional Information

15.1 Data Protection Officer

As of November 2025, Crisis Zone. is not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under GDPR Article 37. However, privacy questions can be directed to [email protected].

15.2 Automated Processing

We use automated systems for:

We do NOT use automated processing to make decisions that significantly affect you.

15.3 Profiling

We do minimal profiling for:

You can opt out of personalization in your account settings.

16. Contact Information

16.1 Privacy Questions

For any privacy-related questions or concerns:

16.2 Company Information

Crisis.Zone

16.3 Response Time

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days, and fulfill formal GDPR requests within 30 days.

By using Crisis.zone, you acknowledge that:

  1. You have read and understood this Privacy Policy
  2. You understand what personal data we collect and why
  3. You understand your rights under GDPR
  4. You consent to processing of your data as described in this Policy
  5. You understand you can withdraw consent at any time
  6. You are at least 16 years of age

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Contact us: [email protected]

Last Updated: November 6, 2025
Version: 1.0

This Privacy Policy is provided in English. While translations may be available for convenience, the English version is the legally binding document.