Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

Privacy-First Philosophy

FlipFocus is committed to privacy by design. This policy covers our main website (flipfocus.nl) and how we handle your data across our ecosystem of privacy-first utility apps.

1. Website Data Collection

Our website (flipfocus.nl) collects minimal data to provide you with the best possible experience while respecting your privacy.

1.1 Website Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • General geographic location (country/region level)
  • Device and browser information
  • Referral sources (how you found our website)

All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We configure Google Analytics with IP anonymization and privacy-focused settings.

1.2 Contact Forms

When you contact us through our website forms, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if provided)
  • Your message content

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

1.3 Cookies

Our website uses cookies for:

  • Essential functionality: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics: Google Analytics tracking (requires consent)
  • Preferences: Remembering your cookie consent choices

2. Our Apps and Data Privacy

2.1 App Philosophy

All FlipFocus apps are designed with privacy-first principles:

  • 100% offline operation
  • No data collection or analytics
  • No cloud uploads or external connections
  • All processing happens locally on your device

2.2 Product-Specific Policies

Each of our apps has its own detailed privacy policy:

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share data in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Google Analytics (anonymized website data only)
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

4. Your Rights

Under privacy regulations including GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about data we hold
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data
  • Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for analytics cookies

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all website communications
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Minimal data collection and retention

6. Data Retention

  • Website Analytics: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Contact Form Data: Retained for at most 2 years or until you request deletion
  • App Data: Stored locally on your device only

7. International Data Transfers

When you use Google Analytics, data may be transferred to Google's servers worldwide. Google provides appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service improvements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

  • Through our email address on the contact page
  • Include "Privacy Policy" in your message subject

10. Legal Information

This privacy policy is governed by Dutch law. FlipFocus is operated by Maurits van Hassel in the Netherlands.