Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously. This page explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and what rights you have.

Last updated: September 30, 2025

Who we are

Fermenta is a project by Merlijn van Engelen. If you have any questions about your data, you can contact me at merlijnvanengelen@gmail.com.

What data we collect

  • Email address (when you sign up for the waitlist)
  • Anonymous website usage data (through Simple Analytics, which does not use cookies or track you personally)

Why we collect it

  • To notify you when Fermenta launches
  • To send occasional updates, newsletters, or marketing emails about Fermenta

We will never sell your data to other companies.

How we store your data

  • Email addresses are collected and stored securely using Netlify Forms
  • Access is limited to Fermenta only

How long we keep your data

We will keep your email address until you ask us to delete it or unsubscribe from our emails.

Your rights (under GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Ask us to correct or delete your data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time (unsubscribe link in emails or email us directly)

To exercise these rights, contact merlijnvanengelen@gmail.com

Third parties

We do not share your personal data with anyone else, except the services mentioned above (Netlify for form handling, Simple Analytics for anonymous analytics).

Changes to this policy

If we make changes to this policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top.

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