Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 9, 2026

This website, Joyga.eu, is owned by Joyce Spierenburg. We comply with the GDPR (EU) and nFADP (Switzerland) to ensure your data is handled with Dutch honesty and legal integrity. We’re committed to protecting your personal information and using it responsibly, so you can enjoy our site with peace of mind. This page explains how we collect, use, and share the Personal Information we gather from visitors to our Site. Questions? Contact support@joyga.eu.

By using and browsing this website, you agree to comply with and be governed by this privacy policy. If we update our Privacy Policy, your continued use of the website means you accept those changes. If you disagree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the website.

Who We Are at Joyga.eu

At Joyga.eu, we’re all about keeping it real and transparent. like most Dutchies ;-). As a typical Dutch person, I attach great value to honesty, directness and transparency. When content is sponsored, paid, or promoted, you’ll always know—it’s clearly labeled as such.

The owner(s) may receive compensation for sharing thoughts on products, services, websites, and more. But no matter what, our reviews and opinions are 100% honest and based on genuine experiences. The views expressed here belong solely to the blogger(s).

Remember, any product claims, stats, quotes, or info should be double-checked with the original source or provider to ensure accuracy.

We steer clear of anything that could create a conflict of interest—because trust is everything.

Affiliate

There are affiliate links on this website and I may earn a small commission if you decide to buy an item (at no additional cost to you). Every little bit helps keep the free content flowing and supports my small business. Thank you for your support!

Data We Collect & Why

Contact Data: Name and email provided via contact forms or newsletters (based on your Consent).
Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, and cookies collected automatically to keep the site secure and functional (Legitimate Interest).
Order Data: If you purchase from us, we collect billing info to fulfill your order (Contractual Necessity).

How We Use Your Info

To keep the site running smoothly and tailor it just for you.
To send you fun updates, special offers, and important announcements (only if you say yes!).
To improve our services by understanding what you like and what you don’t.

Third-Party Services

We share data with trusted partners to run our site (e.g., Google Analytics for traffic, Bol.com, Travel Payouts and more). Like many websites, we automatically gather some info about you through Log Data and Google Analytics. Log Data includes details about your computer’s IP address, browser type, internet service provider, operating system, and browser info. Google Analytics collects data such as your location, browsing history, the pages you visit, the devices you use to access the site, traffic trends, and other general patterns about how you use the website.

We use this information to analyze website stats related to user behavior and interests, boost our site’s performance, enhance your experience, and improve the products and services we offer you.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can opt-out or delete them at any time via your browser settings. For affiliate links, a cookie is used solely to track the referral for commission purposes.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep personal data as long as necessary. Order records are kept for 7 years for tax/accounting purposes. Comments and newsletter subscriptions are kept until you ask us to delete them.

Comments

When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the information you provide in the comment form—like your comment, name, and email address—along with your IP address and browser user agent string. This helps us detect spam and automatically approve any future comments you make, so you’re not stuck waiting in a moderation queue. Rest assured, your info is never shared with third parties and is only used to communicate with you if needed.

Social Media

Our website offers social media accounts and sharing options. Please be aware that social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and others may track your personal information.

If you decide to engage with us on social media, you’re choosing to share your personal details voluntarily. Once shared, this information is no longer private—it becomes public and can be collected, used, or shared by others.

We do not control, and are not responsible for, how your publicly disclosed information is used, stored, or distributed by third parties.

Interactions such as comments or direct messages on social media do not make us liable for any misuse of your information by others.

Sharing Your Information

Your info is your business, and we keep it that way. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your info only with trusted partners who help us operate Joyga.eu, but only under strict confidentiality.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to add some extra sparkle to your browsing journey. You can manage cookies via your browser settings, but beware—it might dim the Joyga.eu experience.

Squarespace cookies are small data stored on your device to improve browsing. They save preferences, keep you logged in, and track site activity for better performance. Squarespace protects your privacy and lets you manage cookie settings anytime. These cookies quietly enhance your website experience. For more info, see Squarespace’s official cookie guide.

Third-Party Links and How We Use Them

Sometimes, we sprinkle our website with links, products, or services from third parties. When you click on one of these links and leave our cozy Joyga.eu nest, our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions no longer apply—you're now on their turf!

Our articles might feature embedded content like videos, images, or ads from other websites. This embedded content acts just as if you visited the other site directly. Those sites may collect your data, use cookies, deploy extra tracking tools, and keep tabs on how you interact with that content—especially if you’re logged into an account on their platform.

We also use Google Adsense and other third-party advertising partners. Google and friends use cookies to serve ads tailored to your interests based on your previous visits. Want to opt out? Just swing by Google's privacy policy and ad settings to take control.

Heads up: we don’t control these third parties, and their privacy policies are their own business. We’re not responsible for what they do. If you have questions, reach out to them directly and give their privacy policies a good read. Remember, using these third-party websites is all on you—so proceed with a dash of caution!

Use of Analytics

Google Analytics:
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service from Google, to track and report website traffic. This data helps us understand how you interact with our Service and is shared with other Google services. Google may also use this information to tailor and personalize ads within its advertising network.

Google Analytics collects information such as your location, browsing history, pages visited, device type, traffic patterns, and other general usage details.

This data enables us to analyze user behavior and interests, improve website performance, and enhance the products and services we offer to you.

If you prefer not to have your activity tracked by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. This tool stops the Google Analytics JavaScript from sending visit information to Google Analytics. For more details, please consult Google Analytics’ Privacy Policy.

Squarespace:

This website is built on the Squarespace platform. Squarespace will collect and store your name, email address, and other personal information to ensure security, manage login, and provide other services. Please see the Squarespace Privacy Policy for more details.

Your Choices

You control your data playground:

Update or correct your information anytime.
Opt out of marketing emails with a click.
Request access, modification, or deletion of your data by contacting us.

Your Legal Rights Under GDPR/nFADP, you have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you.
Correct or delete your data ("Right to be forgotten").
Withdraw consent at any time.
File a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.
The right to data portability

Kids’ Privacy

Joyga.eu is designed for users 13 and older. We don’t knowingly collect info from little ones under 13.

Data Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) to protect your data. While we strive for absolute security, please remember that no internet transmission is 100% secure.