Privacy Policy
Who we are
FAN STEM (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website fanstem.nl (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
Information we collect
Information collected automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Date and time of access
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies.
Information you provide voluntarily
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
- Comments left on articles
- Information submitted through our contact form
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain our Site
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Analyze usage trends and site performance
- Send newsletters and editorial updates (only with your consent)
- Display relevant advertising
- Comply with legal obligations
Advertising and third-party services
We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements.
- Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
- Affiliate links: Some content on our Site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services, including but not limited to betting platforms, streaming services, and merchandise stores. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partnerships never influence our editorial content.
Cookies
For detailed information about cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy at fanstem.nl/cookie-policy/.
Data sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to analyze site traffic
- Advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) to display relevant ads
- Hosting providers (Hostinger) for site infrastructure
- Law enforcement when required by law
Data retention
We retain automatically collected data for up to 26 months. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Comments are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@fanstem.nl.
For EU/EEA residents (GDPR)
Our legal basis for processing personal data includes legitimate interest (site analytics and improvement), consent (newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies), and legal obligation (compliance with applicable laws).
Children’s privacy
Our Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: contact@fanstem.nl
Website: fanstem.nl/contact/