Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01.01.2021 Last Updated: 16.02.2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Jensheitland.com. This website is operated by Heitland Media Group B.V. (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch privacy laws (AVG - Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit this website, read our content, or interact with our services.

2. Who We Are

This website is the personal platform of Jens Heitland, operated legally under Heitland Media Group B.V.

  • Company Name: Heitland Media Group B.V.

  • Registered Address: Spotvogellaan 50, 2261 CP Leidschendam, Netherlands

  • KvK Number: 96694343

  • VAT Number: NL867719047B01

  • Email: info@heitlandmediagroup.com

  • Phone: +31 6 22628519

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data depending on your interaction with the site:

  • Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number.

  • Newsletter Data: Email address provided for subscriptions to updates or newsletters.

  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information (collected via cookies).

  • Communication Data: Information provided through contact forms, email inquiries, or direct correspondence.

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • When you subscribe to the newsletter.

  • When you fill out a contact form on the website.

  • When you email or call us directly.

  • Through cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 8).

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and marketing emails (you can withdraw consent anytime).

  • Legitimate Interest: To analyze website traffic and improve the content and user experience on Jensheitland.com.

  • Contractual Necessity: If you engage in business with us (e.g., speaking engagements or consulting), we may process your data to fulfill our services.

  • Legal Obligation: If required by law, we may process certain data for compliance purposes.

6. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To send you newsletters, thought leadership articles, and updates (if you subscribed).

  • To respond to your inquiries and requests.

  • To improve our website based on visitor analytics.

  • To comply with legal and administrative obligations.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.

  • Contact form submissions: Up to 1 year after the last communication.

  • Website analytics data: Up to 2 years (collected via cookies).

  • Legal records: As required by Dutch law.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve user experience and website performance. You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (cannot be disabled).

  • Analytics Cookies: Used for website traffic analysis (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Marketing Cookies: Used for tracking and advertising purposes (if applicable).

  • Consent: Non-essential cookies are only placed with your consent (via a cookie banner).

9. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • Encrypted storage of sensitive data.

  • Restricted access to personal data.

  • Secure third-party services for data processing.

10. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or trade your personal data. We only share data with:

  • Service Providers: (e.g., newsletter platforms like Mailchimp, website hosting providers) strictly for operational purposes.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law.

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Right to Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.

  • Right to Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data.

  • Right to Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.

  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.

  • Right to Object: Object to certain data processing activities.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it anytime.

How to Exercise Your Rights To make a request, contact us via info@heitlandmediagroup.com with the subject “GDPR Data Request.” We will respond within 30 days.

12. International Data Transfers

We primarily process data within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA (e.g., using US-based email services), we ensure compliance with GDPR safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

13. Complaints & Contact Information

If you have any questions or complaints about our data processing, contact us at: 📧 Email: info@heitlandmediagroup.com 📞 Phone: +31 6 22628519

If you believe we are violating GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens): 🔗 www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly.