{"id":4560,"date":"2026-04-24T11:59:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/studies.nefro-nl.nl\/?page_id=4560"},"modified":"2026-10-16T15:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T15:12:30","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/studies.nefro-nl.nl\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4560\" class=\"elementor elementor-4560\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2cc8e71 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2cc8e71\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;curve&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n    <path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M1000,4.3V0H0v4.3C0.9,23.1,126.7,99.2,500,100S1000,22.7,1000,4.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a8b118\" data-id=\"1a8b118\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e87127f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e87127f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0dda001 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0dda001\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-374c316\" data-id=\"374c316\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbc2af7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbc2af7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Last updated: April 2026<\/em><\/p><p>This Privacy Policy explains how NEFRO-NL processes personal data in accordance with GDPR.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-304db6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"304db6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>1. Introduction<\/h2><p>This Privacy Policy explains how NEFRO-NL processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch privacy laws.<\/p><p>This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our <a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nefro-nl.nl\/terms-conditions\/\"><strong>Terms &amp; Conditions<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nefro-nl.nl\/cookie-policy\/\"><strong>Cookie Policy<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nefro-nl.nl\/disclaimer\/\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p>NEFRO-NL currently operates a <strong>strictly informational website<\/strong> and does <strong>not collect personal data<\/strong> through forms, accounts, comments, or newsletter subscriptions.<\/p><p>Only minimal technical data required for basic website functioning may be processed.<\/p><h2>2. Data Controller<\/h2><p>NEFRO-NL<br \/><a href=\"mailto:info@nefro-nl.nl\">info@nefro-nl.nl<\/a><\/p><p>[Groningen Netherlands]<\/p><p>NEFRO-NL determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.<\/p><h2>3. Personal Data We Process<\/h2><h3>3.1 Currently collected data<\/h3><p>At present, NEFRO-NL does <strong>not collect personal data directly<\/strong> from Users.<\/p><p>However, during normal website visits, the following technical information may be processed automatically:<\/p><ul><li>anonymized or partial IP address<\/li><li>browser type and version<\/li><li>device type<\/li><li>operating system<\/li><li>pages visited<\/li><li>date and time of access<\/li><\/ul><p>This information is automatically generated and is necessary for security, server stability, and basic site functionality.<\/p><h3>3.2 Personal data we do NOT collect<\/h3><p>NEFRO-NL does not collect:<\/p><ul><li>contact form submissions (no forms are present)<\/li><li>user accounts or login data<\/li><li>newsletter subscriptions<\/li><li>comments or user uploads<\/li><li>health-related information<\/li><li>marketing or tracking identifiers<\/li><\/ul><p>If such features are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated prior to implementation.<\/p><h2>4. Legal Basis for Processing<\/h2><p>The minimal processing described above is based on:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)<\/strong><br \/>(ensuring website security, stability, and proper functioning)<\/li><\/ul><p>NEFRO-NL does not rely on consent or contractual processing at this time.<\/p><h2>5. Purposes of Processing<\/h2><p>Technical data is processed solely for:<\/p><ul><li>enabling the basic functioning of the Website<\/li><li>ensuring server stability and security<\/li><li>detecting and preventing misuse<\/li><\/ul><p>NEFRO-NL does <strong>not<\/strong> use data for:<\/p><ul><li>profiling<\/li><li>analytics (unless fully anonymized)<\/li><li>marketing or advertising<\/li><li>user tracking<\/li><\/ul><h2>6. Sharing of Personal Data<\/h2><p>NEFRO-NL does not sell or share personal data.<\/p><p>Technical data may be processed by:<\/p><ul><li><strong>hosting providers,<\/strong> solely for Website operation<\/li><\/ul><p>All processors operate under GDPR-compliant agreements.<\/p><h2>7. International Data Transfers<\/h2><p>NEFRO-NL does not currently transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).<\/p><p>If such transfers occur in the future, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) will be implemented.<\/p><h2>8. Data Retention<\/h2><p>Since no personal data is actively collected:<\/p><ul><li>no user-specific retention periods apply<\/li><li>minimal technical logs may be stored temporarily for security purposes<\/li><\/ul><h2>9. User Rights<\/h2><p>Under the GDPR, Users have the right to:<\/p><ul><li>access their personal data<\/li><li>request correction or deletion<\/li><li>restrict processing<\/li><li>object to processing<\/li><li>request data portability<\/li><li>withdraw consent (if applicable in the future)<\/li><\/ul><p>Requests can be made via the contact details above.<\/p><h2>10. Cookies<\/h2><p>NEFRO-NL uses <strong>only essential cookies<\/strong>, required for:<\/p><ul><li>basic website functionality<\/li><li>security<\/li><li>system preferences<\/li><\/ul><p>NEFRO-NL does <strong>not<\/strong> use:<\/p><ul><li>marketing cookies<\/li><li>tracking cookies<\/li><li>profiling cookies<\/li><li>third-party cookies<\/li><li>analytical cookies (unless fully anonymized)<\/li><\/ul><p>For more information, please refer to our <a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nefro-nl.nl\/cookie-policy\/\"><strong>Cookie Policy<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><h2>11. Security Measures<\/h2><p>NEFRO-NL implements appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:<\/p><ul><li>HTTPS encryption<\/li><li>secure hosting<\/li><li>restricted system access<\/li><li>industry-standard security practices<\/li><\/ul><p>NEFRO-NL applies the principle of <strong>data minimization<\/strong>, processing only data strictly necessary for the operation of the Website.<\/p><h2>12. Data Breach Notification<\/h2><p>In the unlikely event of a data breach involving personal data, NEFRO-NL will comply with:<\/p><ul><li>GDPR Article 33 (notification to authorities)<\/li><li>GDPR Article 34 (notification to affected individuals)<\/li><\/ul><h2>13. Updates to This Policy<\/h2><p>This Privacy Policy may be updated in response to:<\/p><ul><li>changes in website functionality<\/li><li>changes in legal requirements<\/li><\/ul><p>The most recent version will always be published on this page.<\/p><h2>14. Contact<\/h2><p>For privacy-related questions or requests:<\/p><p>NEFRO-NL<br \/><a href=\"mailto:info@nefro-nl.nl\">info@nefro-nl.nl<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8cf17e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8cf17e2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;curve&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n    <path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M1000,4.3V0H0v4.3C0.9,23.1,126.7,99.2,500,100S1000,22.7,1000,4.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f2f383\" data-id=\"6f2f383\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2b8765 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2b8765\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contact NEFRO-NL<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c58661 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c58661\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can we help?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7650cd9 kc_text_block elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7650cd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Would you like to know more about NEFRO-NL, our research network or our services? Our project managers will be happy to help. Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@nefro-nl.nl\"><strong>info@nefro-nl.nl<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef80629 e-grid nefro-card-row e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef80629\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad533d8 e-con-full nefro-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ad533d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f81f093 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f81f093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/studies.nefro-nl.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/A.-de-Boer-2-rvh1z7zxa09p8y98xzq36dynfuf6dx0qm2oibcon4a.png\" title=\"Antina de Boer | NEFRO-NL\" alt=\"antina-de-boer-nefro-nl.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87da935 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87da935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Antina de Boer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1a88f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1a88f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">project manager<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ae6794 e-con-full nefro-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ae6794\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0d8cab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b0d8cab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/studies.nefro-nl.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/heleen-van-den-heuvel-nefro-nl-2-rvh1z7zxa09p8y98xzq36dynfuf6dx0qm2oibcon4a.jpg\" title=\"Heleen van den Heuvel | NEFRO-NL\" alt=\"Portrait of Heleen van den Heuvel\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3770779 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3770779\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Heleen van den Heuvel<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc273b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc273b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">project manager<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Last updated: April 2026 This Privacy Policy explains how NEFRO-NL processes personal data in accordance with GDPR. 1. 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