Clouds of Europe - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 2024

Data We Collect

Account Information: Email, name, profile details you provide
Usage Data: How you interact with our platform (pages visited, features used)
Communications: Messages, posts, and content you share in our community

Cookies & Local Storage

We use minimal, essential cookies for platform functionality:

Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)

Authentication: next-auth.session-token - keeps you signed in securely
Security: CSRF protection tokens - prevents malicious attacks
Session Management: Database-stored session data for GDPR compliance

What We DON'T Use

❌ No Google Analytics or tracking cookies
❌ No marketing or advertising cookies
❌ No third-party tracking pixels
❌ No Google Fonts cookies (self-hosted for digital sovereignty)

Why no cookie banner? Under GDPR Article 6 and ePrivacy Regulation, essential cookies for authentication and security don't require consent. We only use cookies necessary for platform operation.

How We Use Your Data

Platform Operation: Authenticate users, provide community features
Communication: Send platform updates, event notifications (with your consent)
Improvement: Analyze usage to enhance our services
Legal Compliance: Meet European regulatory requirements

Data Sharing

We never sell your data to third parties
Limited sharing: Only with European service providers who meet GDPR standards
Community Content: Profile information you choose to make public is visible to other members
Legal Requirements: Only when required by European courts or regulators

Your Rights (GDPR)

Access: Request a copy of your data
Correction: Update incorrect information
Deletion: Delete your account and data (right to be forgotten)
Portability: Export your data in standard formats
Objection: Opt out of non-essential processing

Data Security

European Hosting: All data stored in EU data centers
Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Controls: Strict access limitations for staff
Retention: Data deleted after account closure or 3 years of inactivity

Contact

Data Protection: privacy@clouds-of-europe.eu
EU Representative: [Address in Amsterdam, Netherlands]