This section supplements our Privacy Policy and complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)and Dutch Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming (AVG).
1. Data Controller
Jabin Forum
Website: jabinforum.com
Email: info@jabinforum.com
Jabin Forum is the Data Controller under GDPR.
2. Legal Bases for Processing (Article 6 GDPR)
We process personal data based on:
- Consent – account creation, optional profile details
- Contractual necessity – forum participation and account services
- Legitimate interest – security, moderation, analytics
- Legal obligation – compliance with Dutch and EU law
3. Categories of Personal Data
- Identity data (username, email)
- Technical data (IP address, browser, device)
- Usage data (posts, activity, logs)
- Communication data (messages, support inquiries)
4. Data Subject Rights
Under GDPR/AVG, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data (Art. 15)
- Rectification of incorrect data (Art. 16)
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17)
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18)
- Data portability (Art. 20)
- Objection to processing (Art. 21)
- Withdraw consent at any time
Requests may be sent to: info@jabinforum.com
We respond within 30 days as required by law.
5. Data Retention (Dutch Compliance)
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
- Active account maintenance
- Legal and security obligations
- Legitimate forum operation
Inactive accounts may be anonymized or deleted after a reasonable period.
6. Data Security Measures
We implement:
- Encrypted connections (SSL/TLS)
- Access controls
- Server security monitoring
- Limited administrative access
7. Data Transfers Outside the EU
If data is processed outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:
- EU Standard Contractual Clauses
- GDPR-compliant service providers
8. Cookies & Consent (EU ePrivacy)
We use functional and analytical cookies.
Where required, cookie consent is obtained before non-essential cookies are placed.
9. Complaints Authority
If you believe your rights are violated, you may file a complaint with:
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP)
Netherlands Data Protection Authority
Website: autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
10. Updates
This compliance notice may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes.
