Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Growthlabas LLC ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website growthlabas.pro or use our travel blog services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Data Controller Information

Growthlabas LLC serves as the data controller for the personal information we collect. Our registered office is located at Rue Neuve 24, 9091 Ghent, Flanders, Belgium. Registration Number: 1001271209, VAT Number: BE0761459809.

Data We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our travel blog services. The data we collect includes:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide when contacting us or subscribing to our services
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and website usage data
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and other communications you send to us
• Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details)
• Travel Content: Stories, photos, and experiences you choose to share with our community

How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for the following purposes under various legal bases as required by GDPR:

• Service Provision (Contract Performance): To provide our travel blog services, respond to your inquiries, and deliver requested information
• Communication (Legitimate Interest): To communicate with you about our services, travel content, and community updates
• Website Improvement (Legitimate Interest): To analyze website usage, improve user experience, and develop new features
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Consent-Based Processing: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies where you have provided explicit consent

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 we hold
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent for processing

Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Specifically, we retain contact information for active communications for up to 3 years after last contact, website analytics data for 2 years, and travel content submissions indefinitely unless you request deletion. You may request earlier deletion of your data by contacting us at privacy@growthlabas.pro.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website and provide services (web hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of our business assets

International Data Transfers

As we operate primarily within the European Union, most data processing occurs within the EU. When we use service providers outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. 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.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or need to contact us about data protection matters, please reach out to us:

Supervisory Authority

If you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit) or your local supervisory authority if you are located in another EU member state.