Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Linked Bridges Consulting is committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

2. Data Controller
Linked Bridges Consulting
Brusselseweg 224, 6217 HB Maastricht, Netherlands
Email: info@linkedbridges.com

3. Data We Collect
We may collect:

• Name, email, and message content via our contact form

• IP address and browser information (automatically collected)

• Analytics data (if tools like Google Analytics are used)

4. Purpose of Processing
Your data is used to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Improve website functionality and security

• Analyze traffic for service improvements

5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data based on:

• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps)

• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests, e.g., website security, analytics)

• Consent, where applicable (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

6. Third-Party Services
We may use:

• Google Analytics (ensure IP anonymization is enabled)

• LinkedIn plugins or embedded content

Each third-party provider has its own privacy terms.

7. Cookies
Cookies may be used for analytics and performance. You will be prompted to accept or manage cookies upon first visit (use a cookie banner for compliance).

8. Data Retention
We store personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above or legal obligations.

9. Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Rectify or delete your data

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent

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

10. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data.

11. Updates
This policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. Please review it periodically.