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Privacy Policy

Last Update: 13 May 2026

Who we are

DataChef Academy is operated by DataChef B.V., incorporated in the Netherlands (KvK: 71796371), with registered address at Prinses Margrietplantsoen 33, 2595 AM, The Hague, Netherlands.

When this policy refers to “DataChef Academy”, “we”, “us”, or “our” it means DataChef B.V.

What this policy covers

This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal data when you:

  • Visit DataChef.academy (including subdomains)
  • Schedule or attend a meeting with us via Cal.com
  • Communicate with us via email or other channels linked from the website

This policy does not cover third-party websites you may access via links on our site. Their own privacy policies apply.

Personal data we collect and why

  • Website analytics
We may use basic, privacy-friendly analytics to understand how visitors interact with the DataChef Academy website. This does not involve tracking individual users across other websites or selling data to third parties. Where cookies are used for this purpose, you will be informed via our cookie notice.
  • Meeting scheduling

When you request a meeting through DataChef.academy, you are directed to our scheduling tool Cal.com to book a meeting. The information you provide during this process — such as your name, email address, and organization — is collected and processed by cal.com on our behalf.

We use this information solely to schedule and conduct the meeting. We do not use it for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Cal.com acts as a data processor on our behalf. Their privacy policy is available at Cal.com/privacy.

  • LinkedIn profile-based course recommendations

When you use our course recommendation widget, we ask you to provide your LinkedIn profile URL so we can suggest DataChef Academy courses that fit your professional background.

We may process your LinkedIn profile URL, name, role, company, work experience, education, skills, email address if provided, and the course recommendations generated for you.

We use this data to analyze your profile, recommend relevant courses, show or email your results, improve the recommendation experience, and keep a record of your consent.

We do not sell your LinkedIn profile information or use it to make legally significant decisions about you. The recommendations are informational only.

Our legal basis is your consent. You can withdraw consent or request deletion at any time by contacting [email protected]

How long we keep your data

Contact details collected through meeting scheduling are retained for as long as necessary to manage our business relationship with you or your organization. If you would like your data removed, contact us at the address below.
LinkedIn profile information and recommendation results are kept only as long as needed to provide the recommendation, improve the experience, manage follow-up, or meet legal requirements. You may request deleting at any time.

Your rights under GDPR

As a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data; the right to restrict or object to processing; and the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) at autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to operate the DataChef Academy website, remember your settings, understand how visitors use our site, and improve our communications. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings panel.
  • Essential Cookies (always active)
Required for the website to function, maintain security, and store your cookie preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled.
  • Functionality Cookies
Remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection or UI options, to provide a consistent experience.
  • Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how you use our site through aggregated, anonymous usage data so we can improve performance and usability.
  • Marketing Cookies
Show more relevant content based on how you interact with our site and help us measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.

Data transfers

Cal.com may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where this is the case, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

DataChef does not transfer personal data collected through this website to any other third parties outside the EEA without appropriate safeguards.

Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

Children's Privacy

DataChef Academy is not intended for individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from minors, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and change the “Last updated” date.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact: [email protected]

For general inquiries, contact: [email protected]