Effective Date: 01.09.2025
1. Introduction
At LarsVentures we value your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your personal data when you visit https://larsventures.world, use our services, or make purchases. We follow the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Dutch law, and international privacy standards.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Data We Collect
Personal Data
- Name and email (e.g. when you contact us or subscribe to updates)
- Billing and payment details (for purchases or donations)
Technical Data
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Website usage data (through cookies and analytics)
We only collect sensitive personal data if you choose to share it with us.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for:
- Provide services and respond to enquiries
- Process payments securely
- Send newsletters and updates (if you subscribed)
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyse traffic and marketing effectiveness
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Consent (e.g. newsletter, optional cookies)
- Contractual necessity (e.g. purchases, donations)
- Legitimate interest (e.g. improving services)
- Legal obligation (e.g. tax records)
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your data. We share it only with trusted third-party providers when necessary, such as:
- Payment services: Stripe, PayPal
- Website & analytics tools: Google Analytics, Site Kit by Google, Yoast SEO
- Spam & security tools: reCAPTCHA, Akismet Anti-Spam
- Content tools: YouTube, Smash Balloon Instagram Feed, Google Fonts, WordPress Comments
- E-commerce platform: WooCommerce
If required by law, we may share data with legal authorities.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct or update it
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to certain processing
- Receive your data in a portable format
To exercise your rights, email us at: support@larsventures.world
7. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to function properly and improve your experience.
- Essential cookies (no consent needed): Ensure security, payments, spam protection.
- Functional cookies (consent needed): YouTube videos, Instagram feed, Google Fonts.
- Statistics cookies (consent needed): Google Analytics, Site Kit by Google, Yoast SEO.
We use the Real Cookie Banner plugin to obtain and manage consent. You can adjust or revoke your preferences anytime via the cookie settings link in the footer. For more information on how we process your data, please see our Cookie Policy.
8. Under 16 Years Old
If you are under 16, you cannot consent to optional cookies or marketing services. Please ask a parent or guardian to do so on your behalf.
9. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for its purpose or to meet legal requirements. Cookie consent data is stored for 365 days.
10. Security
We use secure servers, encryption, and monitoring tools to protect your data. No system is 100% risk-free, but we follow best practices to reduce risks.
11. International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure compliance with GDPR through adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in services or legal requirements. The latest version is always available on our website.
13. Contact Us
For questions or requests, contact us at: support@larsventures.world