Privacy policy
At Elfshift, your privacy matters. We believe in transparency, respect, and responsibility when it comes to your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines what we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). May 2025
Who We Are
Elfshift is a performance marketing agency based in the Netherlands. We help businesses grow through strategic marketing, content, and automation.
What Information We Collect
When you visit our website or fill out our contact form, we may collect:
- Your name (if provided)
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- Your IP address and browser type
- Information about your activity on our website (via analytics tools)
We do not collect any sensitive personal information or data from minors under 16.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To follow up with you after you submit a contact form
- To analyze site performance and improve content (using tools like Google Analytics & Hotjar)
- To ensure a smooth and secure website experience
We will never sell or share your data for commercial gain.
Legal Basis for Processing
We only process your data when:
- You have given us explicit consent (e.g., by filling out the form)
- It is necessary to respond to your inquiry
- We have a legitimate interest in improving our services and website performance
Cookies & Tracking
We use essential and analytical cookies to:
- Understand visitor behavior
- Improve website design and content relevance
You can disable or modify cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings.
Data Retention
We retain your contact data for up to 12 months, unless you request its deletion sooner. Analytics data is anonymized and stored in line with industry standards.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or limit the use of your data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@elfshift.com.
Security
We take data protection seriously. All transmissions through our website are encrypted via SSL (HTTPS). We also use secure third-party platforms and limit internal access to your information.
Third Parties
We use trusted third-party tools such as:
Google Analytics (for anonymized traffic analysis)
Hotjar (for behavioral insights)
No personal data is shared with external parties without your consent.
If you have any questions about how we handle your data, contact us at: hi@elfshift.com | Apeldoorn 7311 ED
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Last updated: May 2025