Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Verbly ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website located at verbly.blog (the "Site"), a Dutch language learning resource. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about visitors to our Site. By using Verbly, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Newsletter sign-ups: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter email.
  • Contact form submissions: If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message so we can respond to your inquiry.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Log data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, the pages you view, and the time and date of your visit.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences and analyze Site traffic. See Section 5 for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you the newsletter and educational content you requested
  • Respond to your contact form messages
  • Analyze Site traffic and improve our content and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies (e.g., advertising cookies).
  • Legitimate interests: For server log data analysis and Site security.
  • Contract performance: To respond to contact form messages you initiate.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, access your data, request correction or deletion, and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

5. Cookies

Verbly uses essential cookies required for the Site to function properly, such as remembering your preferences and analyzing how visitors use the Site. We do not currently use advertising cookies.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site.

6. Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscribers: Your email address is retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form submissions: Messages are retained for up to 12 months to handle follow-up queries.
  • Log data: Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data under their own privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics — traffic analysis (Google's Privacy Policy applies)
  • Google Fonts — typography (loaded from Google's CDN)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Verbly is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access and receive a copy of your data
  • The right to correct inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to object to or restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: