Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how G.O.A.L. (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website www.global-goal.org, download our whitepapers, or contact us. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

G.O.A.L. is a strategy studio and independent think tank based in the Netherlands.
For privacy-related questions, you can contact us at: info@global-goal.org

Location: Maastricht, The Netherlands
(Full address not listed for privacy reasons; can be provided upon official request.)

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that you voluntarily provide or that is necessary for the functioning of the website.

Data you provide directly

Name (if submitted)
Email address (when contacting us)
Any information contained in messages sent to our email

Data collected automatically (via Wix)

IP address (anonymized where possible)
Device type / browser type
Basic analytics about page views and site usage
Cookies (see Cookie Statement below)

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries or messages you send
To understand how visitors use our website (analytics)
To improve user experience and site performance
To maintain website security and prevent abuse

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We rely on the following legal grounds:

Legitimate Interest – responding to inquiries, maintaining website security, basic analytics
Consent – when you voluntarily submit your email
Contractual necessity – when replying to messages you initiate

5. Data Storage and Retention

We store personal data only for as long as necessary:

Contact emails: up to 12 months
Analytics data: according to Wix’s automated retention schedule

You may request deletion at any time.

6. Data Sharing

We use third-party service providers strictly for website functionality:

Wix.com (website hosting, analytics, cookie management)
Email service provider (for receiving your messages)

These providers process data under GDPR-compliant agreements.

We do not share personal data with advertisers, external marketers, or unrelated third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

Wix may store some data on servers outside the EU.
These transfers occur under GDPR-approved mechanisms (Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards).

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your data
Request correction
Request deletion
Request restriction of processing
Object to processing
Request export of your data (data portability)

To exercise any of these rights, email:
info@global-goal.org

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no online transmission is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

11. Contact

For all privacy requests, contact:
info@global-goal.org