Privacybeleid - Dutch Lottery

Last updated: 28 January 2026

Dutch-Lottery.nl (“we”, “our”, “us”) is an independent informational platform about official lotteries in the Netherlands. We do not sell lottery tickets. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit our website or interact with our content.

By using Dutch-Lottery.nl, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Who we are

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Website: Dutch-Lottery.nl
Operator: [Company name / personal name]
Location: [Street + number], Nieuwer Ter Aa, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Email: privacy@dutch-lottery.nl

We act as the data controller for the personal data processed via this website.

2. What data we collect

We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. In general we process:

Technical and usage data
- IP address (shortened/anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version, device type, operating system
- Pages visited, time and date of visit, referring URLs
Contact and communication data
- Name and email address when you contact us via email or a contact form
- Any information you choose to include in your message
Newsletter data (if applicable)
- Email address and subscription preferences
- Date and time of subscription and unsubscribe
Affiliate and tracking data (non-identifiable)
- Click IDs or reference IDs for affiliate links
- Information about which partner site you visited after clicking a link
- This data is used for commission attribution and does not include payment data.

We do not collect or store:

Payment or credit card details
Government ID numbers
Sensitive categories of personal data (such as health, religion, political views), unless you voluntarily share this in an email (which we strongly discourage).

3. Why we process your data (legal bases)

We process personal data only where we have a valid legal basis under the GDPR:

Legitimate interests
- To operate, secure, and improve our website
- To prevent abuse and detect technical issues
- To compile anonymous statistics on usage (analytics)
Consent
- For placing and reading non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing)
- For sending you email newsletters or updates
You can withdraw your consent at any time, e.g. via the unsubscribe link in emails or by adjusting your cookie preferences.
Contract and pre-contractual measures
- To respond to your requests, questions, or feedback
- To manage relationships with affiliate partners where necessary

4. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Make the website function correctly (essential cookies)
Measure traffic and performance (analytics cookies)
Track affiliate referrals (affiliate cookies)

4.1 Essential cookies

These cookies are required for basic website functionality (e.g. remembering cookie preferences, load balancing). They do not require consent.

4.2 Analytics cookies

We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar privacy-friendly analytics solutions to understand how visitors use our site (pages visited, time spent, device types). Where possible, IP addresses are truncated or anonymised.

Analytics cookies are placed only with your prior consent via our cookie banner. You can withdraw this consent at any time.

4.3 Affiliate cookies

As an affiliate site, we use tracking links provided by third-party affiliate networks or operators. When you click an affiliate link, a cookie or similar identifier may be stored on your device by the partner’s or network’s system to:

Attribute any subsequent registration or purchase to our website
Calculate commissions owed to us

These cookies typically do not contain information that directly identifies you; they usually store an anonymous ID and timestamp.

4.4 Managing cookies

You can:

Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
Adjust your preferences in our cookie banner (where available)

Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality or limit certain features.

5. How we use your data

We use collected data to:

Provide and maintain the website
Analyse and improve performance, content, and user experience
Respond to messages and requests sent via contact forms or email
Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed
Protect our legal rights and prevent misuse or attacks
Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects concerning you.

6. How long we keep your data

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above:

Server logs and security-related data: typically up to 30–90 days, unless needed longer for security or legal reasons
Contact emails: as long as needed to handle your request and for a reasonable retention period for reference (usually up to 12–24 months)
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe, or until we delete inactive subscribers
Affiliate tracking data: according to the retention periods of the relevant affiliate networks (we do not control their systems, but we do not store this data longer than needed for accounting and reporting)

After these periods, data is deleted or irreversibly anonymised.

We only share personal data with third parties when necessary and with appropriate safeguards:

Service providers (processors)
- Web hosting and server providers
- Email and newsletter service providers
- Analytics providers
- IT/security and maintenance providers
These parties act under our instructions and are bound by data processing agreements.
Affiliate networks and partners
- When you click an affiliate link, some technical and usage information is processed by the respective partner or network under their own privacy policies.
Legal obligations and protection
- We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights of others.

We do not sell your personal data.

8. International transfers

Our hosting is based in the EU wherever possible. Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:

Adequacy decisions by the European Commission; or
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and additional technical/organisational measures.

As a data subject in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:

Right of access – to know whether we process your data and obtain a copy
Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure – to request deletion of your data, under certain conditions
Right to restriction of processing – to limit how we use your data
Right to data portability – to receive data you provided in a structured, commonly used format, where applicable
Right to object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
Right to withdraw consent – at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@dutch-lottery.nl. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. We aim to respond within one month.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In the Netherlands, this is the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.

10. Children’s privacy

Our website and content are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

SSL encryption (HTTPS)
Regular software updates and security patches
Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Use of secure passwords and authentication methods

However, no method of transmission or storage on the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent version.

Significant changes may be announced on the website or via email if appropriate. Your continued use of the website after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.