Privacy Policy (GDPR-Compliant)

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Smart Contract Programmer values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and applicable Dutch privacy laws.

By using smartcontract.engineer, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, Smart Contract Programmer is the data controller. You can contact us at:

  • Trade name: Smart Contract Programmer
  • Email: smartcontractprogrammer@gmail.com
  • KvK: 97944033
  • BTW-ID:

3. What Personal Data We Collect

  • Third-Party Data: Information shared via third-party logins (e.g. GitHub, Google), subject to your settings on those platforms.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — for marketing and analytics where required.
  • Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b)) — to provide services you request.
  • Legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c)) — to comply with tax, accounting, and legal duties.
  • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) — for fraud prevention, service improvement, and security (where your rights do not override our interests).

5. How We Use Your Information

  • To communicate with you (service announcements, customer support)
  • To comply with legal obligations

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies:

  • Essential Cookies — for site functionality.

7. Sharing and Disclosure

We share data only with:

  • Public authorities where legally required.

We do not sell your personal data.

8. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the EU (e.g., to the U.S.), we ensure adequate protection under:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or
  • Transfers to countries with adequacy decisions.

9. Data Retention

  • As long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy.
  • For legal, accounting, or tax reasons.
  • Until you withdraw consent (where applicable).

10. Your Rights (under GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Rectify inaccuracies
  • Erase data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at smartcontractprogrammer@gmail.com

11. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. In case of a data breach, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified by email or prominently on the Site.