Privacy Policy – PigeonBoss.com
Last updated: 22-09-25
At PigeonBoss.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have under applicable laws, including the GDPR.
1. Who We Are
PigeonBoss.com is an international platform dedicated to the racing pigeon community.
Website: https://www.pigeonboss.com
Responsible party: Pigeon Boss (Jan de Wijs)
Location: Delft, The Netherlands
Contact: jan@pigeonboss.com
2. Data We Collect
When you use our website and services, we may collect:
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Account Data: name, email, and encrypted password.
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Contact Data: details you provide when subscribing to newsletters, submitting forms, or contacting us.
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Transaction Data: billing details and payment history (payments are processed securely by third parties, not stored by us).
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Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.
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Content Data: comments, auction activity, or posts you share.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data to provide and manage services, process payments, send newsletters and updates (only if you opted in), ensure security and prevent fraud, improve website performance, and comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Grounds for Processing
We process data on the basis of consent (e.g., newsletters and cookies), contract (e.g., account registration and purchases), legitimate interest (e.g., site security and service improvements), and legal obligations (e.g., financial records).
5. Sharing of Data
We never sell your data. We only share it with trusted partners such as payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), IT and hosting providers, marketing and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel), and legal authorities when required. All partners are bound by strict data protection agreements.
6. Retention Periods
Account data is stored until you delete your account. Transaction data is kept for seven years as required by tax law. Newsletter data is stored until you unsubscribe.
7. Cookies and Tracking
PigeonBoss.com uses cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, analyze website usage, and display relevant promotions. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to your personal data, correct inaccuracies, request deletion (right to be forgotten), restrict or object to processing, and transfer your data to another service (data portability). To exercise your rights, email us at jan@pigeonboss.com.
9. Security Measures
We use SSL encryption, secure password storage, limited staff access, and regular monitoring to keep your data safe.
10. Children’s Privacy
PigeonBoss.com is not intended for children under 16 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
12. Contact
For any questions regarding your privacy, please contact:
📧 jan@pigeonboss.com
📍 Delft, The Netherlands