Privacy Policy

Latcho Drom Privacy Policy

Latcho Drom is responsible for the processing of personal data as set out in this privacy statement. Davina Dhondt is the owner and Data Protection Officer of Latcho Drom. She can be reached via davina@latchodrom.me or https://www.latchodrom.me.

1. Personal Data We Process

Latcho Drom processes your personal data because you use our services and/or because you provide this data to us yourself (e.g., via a comment or newsletter subscription).

Below is an overview of the personal data we process:
First name (if provided)
Email address
IP address (anonymized for statistics)
Location data (on a regional level via Analytics)
Information about your activities on our website
Internet browser and device type

2. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our website does not intend to collect data from website visitors under the age of 16 (and specifically under 13 in compliance with the US Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), unless they have permission from a parent or guardian. However, we cannot verify whether a visitor is over 16 years old. If you are convinced that we have collected personal information about a minor without consent, please contact us at davina@latchodrom.me, and we will delete this information.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Latcho Drom processes your personal data for the following purposes:
Interaction: To allow comments to be posted under articles.
Communication: Sending our newsletter (if subscribed).
Security & Optimization: Preventing spam (via Antispam Bee) and improving website speed (via Jetpack Boost).
Analysis: Latcho Drom analyzes your behavior on the website via Google Analytics 4 to improve the user experience.

4. Automated Decision-Making

Latcho Drom does not make decisions based on automated processing on matters that could have (significant) consequences for individuals.

5. Data Retention

We do not store data longer than strictly necessary:
Comments: Data provided with comments is kept as long as the article is online or until you request removal.
Newsletter: Data for the newsletter is kept for as long as you are subscribed.
Statistics: Data in Google Analytics 4 is automatically deleted after 14 months.

6. Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties

Latcho Drom does not sell your data to third parties. We only share data with partners if this is necessary for the operation of the site:
Automattic (Jetpack): For technical optimization and security.
Google Analytics: For anonymized visitor statistics.
Hosting Partner: For secure storage of the website and database.

7. Cookies and Similar Techniques

Latcho Drom uses functional, analytical, and tracking cookies.
Functional: Necessary for the technical operation and speed of the site (Jetpack Boost).
Analytical: To track visitor numbers (Google Analytics).
Marketing/Tracking: To understand browsing behavior and show relevant content.
On your first visit, we inform you via a cookie banner and ask for your consent. You can opt out of cookies via your browser settings.

8. Accessing, Modifying, or Deleting Data

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You also have the right to data portability. Please send your request to davina@latchodrom.me. To prevent abuse, we may ask you to provide adequate identification.

You also have the right to file a complaint with a national supervisory authority; your state’s Attorney General (e.g., Virginia Office of the Attorney General).

9. How We Protect Personal Data

We take the protection of your data seriously and take appropriate measures (such as SSL encryption and spam filters) to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure, and unauthorized modification. If you have indications of misuse, please contact us at davina@latchodrom.me.