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Privacy and Cookie Policy – ArrowCC

 

Last updated: 12/2025

1. Who we are

This website is operated by ArrowCC, based in the Netherlands.

Contact: Alireza@arrowcc.nl

We respect your privacy and process personal data solely in accordance with the applicable privacy laws (GDPR).

2. Data we collect

2.1 Data provided by visitors

When you submit a contact form or send us an email, we may collect:

  • your name (if provided)

  • your email address

  • the content of your message

This information is used only to respond to your inquiry.

2.2 Automatically collected technical data

When you visit our website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • browser type and version

  • device information

  • timestamps of visits

  • visited pages

This information is used to protect and improve the website.

3. Cookies and similar technologies

Our WordPress website uses functional and security-related cookies that are necessary for proper operation.

3.1 WordPress cookies

WordPress sets essential cookies for:

  • session management

  • login functionality (admin users only)

  • remembering visitor details when leaving comments (if enabled)

3.2 Wordfence Security (plugin)

We use Wordfence, a security plugin that protects the website from malware, spam, and unauthorized access. Wordfence processes:

  • visitor IP addresses

  • attempted login information

  • firewall activity

  • traffic patterns and potential security threats

Wordfence may set cookies such as:

  • wfwaf-authcookie-[hash] – used to distinguish logged-in users from attackers

  • wf_loginalerted_[hash] – used by admins for login notifications

Wordfence may process data on servers located in the United States. Wordfence operates under GDPR compliance and offers a Data Processing Agreement.

3.3 Yoast SEO (plugin)

Yoast SEO:

  • does not collect personal data

  • does not set tracking cookies

  • may use functional WordPress-level data to optimize website SEO performance

No user data is transferred to Yoast or external parties.

4. Purposes of data processing

ArrowCC processes data for the following purposes:

  • ensuring proper and secure website operation

  • preventing and monitoring malicious activity (Wordfence)

  • optimizing website structure (Yoast SEO)

  • responding to contact requests

  • complying with legal obligations

We do not use Google Analytics, tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or profiling tools.

5. Legal basis

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interest (website security, functionality, and optimization)

  • Consent (when you provide personal data voluntarily through a form or email)

  • Legal obligation (e.g., administrative purposes when required)

6. Data retention

  • Contact form and email data: stored as long as necessary to respond and administer communication.

  • Functional cookies: removed at the end of the browser session or after up to 1 year.

  • Wordfence security logs: typically retained for 30 days (depending on server settings).

  • Comment-related cookies (if comments are enabled): up to 1 year.

 

 

7. Sharing of data

We share data only with:

  • our hosting provider (for technical website operation)

  • Wordfence (for security purposes)

  • authorities when legally required

We do not sell personal data and do not share data for advertising or marketing.

 

8. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. Measures include:

  • Wordfence firewall protection

  • SSL encryption

  • restricted access to the WordPress admin area

  • continuous monitoring of suspicious activities

 

 

9. Your rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • request access to your personal data

  • request correction of your data

  • request deletion of your data

  • object to processing

  • request processing restrictions

  • file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at Alireza@arrowcc.nl.

 

10. Changes to this policy

ArrowCC reserves the right to update this Privacy and Cookie Policy at any time. The latest version will always be published on this website.

 

11. Contact

For questions about this policy:

ArrowCC

Email: Alireza@arrowcc.nl