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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05-23-2025

At Gustav's Europe & Beyond, accessible from https://gustavseurope.com, we are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


Who We Are

Gustav's Europe & Beyond
Website: https://gustavseurope.com
Contact: hello@gustavseurope.com

We are the data controller for the purposes of the GDPR.


What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Name and Contact Information: Provided by you when filling out a form (e.g. name, email address, phone number).

  • Newsletter Sign-Up: Email address submitted to receive our newsletter.

  • Technical Data: Including IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected through cookies and Google Analytics.


How We Collect Data

Your data is collected in the following ways:

  • Directly from you via contact or booking forms.

  • When you sign up for our newsletter.

  • Automatically via cookies and tracking technologies such as Google Analytics.

  • Through third-party integrations that process form submissions (e.g., Zapier).


Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or fill in forms.

  • Legitimate Interests: For improving the user experience, security, and functionality of our website.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.


Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Specifically, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site.

  • Google Analytics may collect IP addresses and usage data.

  • Data is anonymized and aggregated where possible.

  • You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via the cookie consent banner on our site.


How We Use Your Data

We may use your personal data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests.

  • Send you newsletters and marketing updates (only if you've subscribed).

  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.

  • Improve our services and website functionality.


Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. We only share it with trusted third parties who help us provide services to you:

  • Mailchimp (email marketing platform): Used for sending newsletters. Mailchimp may process your email address and subscription preferences in accordance with their privacy policy and GDPR commitments.

  • Zapier (workflow automation tool): Used to securely transfer data from website forms to internal systems (e.g. email or CRM). Zapier acts as a data processor on our behalf.

  • Google Analytics: For tracking website usage, as described above.

All third parties are required to process your data in compliance with GDPR and may only use your data on our instructions.


Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

  • Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe.

  • Form submission data is retained for up to 12 months, unless needed longer for legal or administrative purposes.


Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).

  • Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert contact email].


Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure storage, and restricted access procedures.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.”


Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: hello@gustavseurope.com
Website: https://gustavseurope.com