Privacy Policy

Greg Nieuwenhuys
Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Greg Nieuwenhuys ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website thegregstar.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about you when you visit our website or engage with our services.

As a professional keynote speaker specializing in Generative AI, we understand the importance of data protection. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Who We Are

Greg Nieuwenhuys is a Senior Partner at Generative AI Strategy, specializing in keynote speaking and AI transformation consulting.

Contact Information:
Website: thegregstar.com
Email: greg@generativeaistrategy.com
Phone: +447964569936
Location: Based in Europe (operating internationally)

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect the following types of personal data that you provide directly to us:

• Identity Data: name, job title, company name
• Contact Data: email address, phone number, business address
• Professional Data: information about your speaking engagement needs, event details, topics of interest
• Communication Data: information contained in your communications with us, including emails and other correspondence

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system and platform
• Usage Data: information about how you use our website, including page views, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Device Data: information about the device you are using to access our website

4. How We Use Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

4.1 To Provide Our Services

• To deliver keynote speaking services
• To communicate with you about speaking engagements
• To respond to your inquiries and booking requests
• To coordinate speaking events and logistics

4.2 For Legitimate Business Interests

• To improve and optimize our website and services
• To analyze usage patterns and trends
• To protect the security and integrity of our services
• To develop new speaking topics and business opportunities
• We may use AI tools to help process and respond to speaking inquiries more efficiently

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Performance of a Contract: when processing is necessary to fulfill our speaking engagement obligations
• Legitimate Interests: when processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, including responding to inquiries and improving our services
• Consent: when you have given us explicit consent to process your data for specific purposes
• Legal Obligation: when processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

6.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our business, including:

• Resend (email services)
• Vercel (website hosting and analytics)
• Analytics providers

All service providers process data on our behalf and are bound by appropriate data processing agreements.

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

7. International Data Transfers

Our operations are primarily based in Europe, but we may transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally approved transfer mechanisms.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including the duration of our business relationship and as necessary to comply with legal obligations. Communication data from prospective clients is typically retained for 2 years from the last interaction, unless a business relationship is established.

9. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include using secure communication channels, implementing access controls, and using reputable service providers with strong security practices.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing in specific scenarios
• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at greg@generativeaistrategy.com. We will respond to your request within one month.

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Greg Nieuwenhuys
Email: greg@generativeaistrategy.com
Phone: +447964569936
Website: thegregstar.com