Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30/09/2025

At Toprating.nl, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website. We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

• Personal Information: When you contact us through our contact form, you may provide your name, email address, or other details.

• Usage Data: We automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and how you interact with our website.

• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content and advertisements.

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

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

• Your consent (e.g., accepting cookies, signing up for newsletters).

• Contractual necessity (e.g., when responding to inquiries).

• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website and preventing fraud).

• Legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping requirements).

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for purposes such as:

• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.

• Improving our website and tailoring content to your interests.

• Monitoring website usage and performance.

• Complying with legal obligations.

4. Affiliate Links

Toprating.nl participates in affiliate programs, including Amazon Associates. Some links on our site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. This comes at no extra cost to you.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites you may visit through affiliate links. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as analytics, advertising networks, or email delivery providers, that process data on our behalf. These providers are obligated to protect your information and may only use it as instructed by us. Some of these providers may be located outside the EU/EEA, Canada, or the United States. In such cases, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is adequately protected.

6. Data Protection

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• EU/EEA (GDPR): Right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing; right to data portability.

• Canada (PIPEDA): Right to access and correct personal data; right to challenge compliance with this policy.

• California (CCPA/CalOPPA): Right to know what personal data we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our [Contact page].

For California residents: You may exercise your rights, including opting out of the sale of personal information, by contacting us at [insert contact email].

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your right to use browser-based privacy tools.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please reach out to us through our ”Contact page”.