Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use The Creator Compass, operated by D. Dreessen, registered in the Netherlands (Chambers of Commerce: 91706068).

We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Who We Are

Controller:

• D. Dreessen
• Email: ddaan.ct4@gmail.com
• Chambers of Commerce: 91706068
• Based in the Netherlands

We determine the purpose and means of processing your personal data.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with us:

• Identity & Contact Info: Name, email address
• Billing Data: Payment details (processed securely via Stripe)
• Account Data: Login activity and engagement within the Skool platform
• Communication Data: Messages sent via Manychat or email
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage logs (only if relevant and not tracked via cookies)

3. How We Collect Data

We collect personal data through:

• Registration for The Creator Compass (via our site or Manychat funnel)
• Payments processed by Stripe
• Community participation on the Skool platform
• Direct communication (email or chat)

We do not use cookies or external tracking tools like Meta Pixel or Google Analytics.

4. Why We Use Your Data (Legal Bases)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity: To deliver the digital course and Skool access you purchase
• Consent: For opt-ins like newsletters or Manychat messages
• Legal obligation: For invoicing and tax purposes
• Legitimate interest: To improve our service, answer inquiries, and ensure platform security

5. Who Has Access to Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers, only to the extent necessary:

• Skool: for course and community access
• Stripe: for secure payment processing
• Manychat: for delivering chat-based communication
• Zapier: for secure data automation between platforms

Each of these processors complies with GDPR and has appropriate data protection measures in place.

6. Data Storage & Retention

Your data is stored securely in GDPR-compliant environments. We retain data:

• No longer than needed to comply with fiscal retention obligations.
• Until you unsubscribe or delete your account for communication-related data
• No longer than necessary for the purposes listed above

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct or update inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

To exercise your rights, email us at: daan.partnerships@gmail.com

8. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the EU (e.g. by Stripe or Skool servers). We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR through standard contractual clauses or certified frameworks.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted data transfers (HTTPS)
• Secure third-party tools
• Access controls and minimal data sharing

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

• D. Dreessen
• Email: ddaan.ct4@gmail.com
• Chambers of Commerce: 91706068 (Netherlands)