Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1st January 2026

Introduction

PixelSummits B.V. ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website, services, or interact with us. We are the data controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Data We Collect

The data we collect includes personal information you provide directly to us and information automatically collected through your use of our services. We collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
• Course Information: Course preferences, educational background, learning objectives
• Communication Data: Records of your communications with us, including emails and phone calls
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
• Usage Data: Website navigation patterns, pages viewed, time spent on pages
• Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for various purposes based on legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or your consent. How we use your information includes:

• Providing and delivering our educational services and courses
• Processing your enquiries and responding to your communications
• Managing your course enrolments and educational progress
• Sending you important updates about our services and courses
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Conducting market research and analysing service usage
• Sending marketing communications (with your consent)
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and tracking technologies for analytics, advertising, and remarketing purposes, including Google Ads. These technologies help us measure campaign effectiveness, deliver relevant advertisements, and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in delivering our services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for sharing

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Course records are typically retained for 7 years after course completion for educational and certification purposes. Marketing data is retained until you withdraw consent or for a maximum of 3 years from last interaction. Technical and usage data is generally retained for 2 years for analytical purposes.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training on data protection principles.

International Data Transfers

As we operate primarily within the European Union, your data is generally processed within the EU. If we transfer data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the following information:

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with this policy or applicable law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. In the Netherlands, this is the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR: contractual necessity for service delivery, legitimate interests for business operations and communications, legal obligations for compliance requirements, and your explicit consent for marketing communications and non-essential cookies.