1. Who We Are

Journeys of Empowerment (JoE) is a platform dedicated to empowering social impact entrepreneurs through insights, workshops, and community-driven initiatives. Our website address is https://journeysofempowerment.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect & Why

2.1. Contact Forms & Discovery Calls

When you book a discovery call or fill out a form, we collect:
✔ Name & contact details (email, phone number) → To communicate with you.
✔ Company name & website (if applicable) → To understand your impact focus.
✔ Your inquiry details → To tailor our response and services.

2.2. Comments & Community Interactions

If you leave a comment, we collect:
✔ Your comment & metadata → To display and moderate responses.
✔ IP address & browser details → To prevent spam and ensure security.

2.3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:
✔ Functionality (e.g., remembering login details).
✔ Analytics (e.g., improving user experience).
✔ Marketing (if applicable, with consent).
You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

2.4. Embedded Content (e.g., Podcasts, Videos, Social Media)

Our site may include content from third-party platforms (e.g., Spotify, LinkedIn). These services may collect data as if you visited them directly.

3. How Long We Store Your Data

✔ Comments & Contact Form Submissions → Indefinitely (unless requested for deletion).
✔ Discovery Call Data → 12 months, unless required for ongoing engagement.
✔ Website analytics → 26 months, per Google Analytics default settings.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR/AVG

You have the right to:


✔ Access your data → Request a copy of the data we hold.
✔ Correct your data → Update incorrect or incomplete information.
✔ Delete your data → Request removal of personal data (except where legally required).
✔ Withdraw consent → If processing is based on consent (e.g., marketing emails).

To exercise your rights, contact: info@journeysofempowerment.com

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell personal data. However, we may share data with:
✔ Service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics, scheduling tools) to operate JoE.
✔ Legal authorities (if required by law).

6. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including encryption and restricted access. However, no method is 100% secure online.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. The latest version is always available at https://journeysofempowerment.com/privacypolicy

8. Contact Information

Spiegelstraat 11D, 1405HV Bussum, The Netherlands
📧 info@journeysofempowerment.com
📜 KvK (Chamber of Commerce): 82846413