Who we are
SCOOPE is an editorial platform focused on music, art and culture. Our website address is: https://scoope.nl.
You can contact us at: info@scoope.nl.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the information that is necessary for the functioning, security and improvement of our platform.
We may collect:
- Information you provide directly, such as your name and email address when you contact us.
- Technical data, including IP address, browser type, device information and timestamps, collected automatically through our hosting provider for security and performance monitoring.
- Email content, if you contact us directly.
We do not collect sensitive personal data.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to messages sent to us.
- To maintain the security and stability of the website.
- To improve the performance and user experience of the platform.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
SCOOPE does not use Google Analytics or third party tracking tools.
Our website may use:
- Functional cookies required for basic website operation.
- Security and session cookies placed automatically by our hosting provider (SiteGround).
- Embedded content cookies from services such as YouTube, Spotify or SoundCloud when you interact with embedded media.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
5. Embedded Content
Our platform may include embedded content such as videos, audio players or images from external services. Embedded content behaves as if you visit the external service directly and may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
We do not control how these third parties process data.
6. How Long We Keep Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above.
- Emails sent to us may be stored for reference and administrative purposes.
- Server logs are retained according to SiteGround’s standard retention periods.
We do not store unnecessary or outdated data.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Request restriction of processing.
- Object to the processing of your data.
- Request data portability where applicable.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@scoope.nl.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss or misuse. Our website is hosted by SiteGround, which provides secure infrastructure and server‑level protection.
9. International Transfers
We do not intentionally transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area. If embedded services process data outside the EEA, their own privacy policies apply.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our platform or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.
11. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
SCOOPE Email: info@scoope.nl