Last Updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
Badass Network (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Platform”), operated by Aron & Sharon DBA BadassNetwork, is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://badassnetwork.com, use our services, or interact with us.
This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and other applicable Dutch and European Union data protection laws.
Data Controller:
Aron & Sharon DBA BadassNetwork
het Achterveld 31
4003VG Tiel
The Netherlands
KvK: 62745115
BTW: NL854940170B01
Email: [email protected]
By using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Account Information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Username and password
- Blog name and preferences
- Profile information (optional)
- Billing address
Payment Information:
- Payment method details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Transaction history
- Billing records
Content You Create:
- Blog posts, articles, and media you upload
- Comments and interactions on the Platform
- Communications in the Facebook community
- Support requests and correspondence with us
Communications:
- Emails and messages you send to us
- Feedback, reviews, and testimonials
- Survey responses
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Technical Information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type and identifiers
- Screen resolution
Usage Information:
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on pages
- Click patterns and navigation paths
- Referring and exit pages
- Date and time of visits
Cookies and Similar Technologies:
- Session cookies
- Persistent cookies
- Analytics cookies
- Functional cookies
(See Section 8 for detailed cookie information)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
Payment Processors:
- Transaction confirmations
- Payment status updates
Social Media Platforms:
- Information you choose to share when connecting social accounts
- Facebook community activity (subject to Facebook’s privacy practices)
Affiliate Tracking:
- Referral source information
- Affiliate programme activity data
3. Legal Bases for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
3.1 Performance of Contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Processing necessary to provide our services, including:
- Creating and managing your account
- Hosting your blog
- Processing payments
- Providing customer support
- Administering the Affiliate Programme
3.2 Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, including:
- Improving and developing our services
- Analysing Platform usage and performance
- Preventing fraud and ensuring security
- Marketing our services to existing members
- Protecting our legal rights
3.3 Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Processing based on your explicit consent, including:
- Marketing communications (where consent is required)
- Non-essential cookies
- Sharing your information for specific purposes
3.4 Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
Processing necessary to comply with legal obligations, including:
- Tax and accounting requirements
- Responding to lawful requests from authorities
- Complying with court orders
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
4.1 Service Provision
- Creating and managing your Member account
- Hosting and maintaining your blog
- Processing membership payments
- Providing access to the Facebook community
- Delivering educational content and resources
- Administering the Affiliate Programme
- Responding to support requests
4.2 Communication
- Sending transactional emails (payment confirmations, account updates)
- Providing Platform announcements and updates
- Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with consent)
- Responding to your enquiries and feedback
4.3 Platform Improvement
- Analysing usage patterns to improve functionality
- Developing new features and services
- Conducting research and analysis
- Testing and troubleshooting
4.4 Security and Compliance
- Detecting and preventing fraud
- Protecting against security threats
- Enforcing our Terms of Service
- Complying with legal obligations
4.5 Marketing
- Promoting our services and features
- Personalising your experience
- Conducting targeted advertising (with appropriate consent)
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform:
- Payment Processors: To process membership payments securely
- Hosting Providers: To host the Platform and store data
- Email Services: To send transactional and marketing emails
- Analytics Providers: To analyse Platform usage
- Security Services: To protect against threats and fraud
All service providers are bound by data processing agreements and are required to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to:
- Valid legal processes (court orders, subpoenas)
- Government or regulatory authority requests
- Protection of our legal rights
- Investigation of potential violations of our Terms
5.3 Business Transfers
If Badass Network is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have.
5.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
5.5 Public Content
Content you publish on your blog is publicly accessible. Information you share in the Facebook community is visible to other community members. Please be mindful of the personal information you choose to share publicly.
6. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries deemed adequate by the European Commission
- Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contractual terms with data recipients
- Binding Corporate Rules: Where applicable with corporate partners
You may request information about the safeguards in place for specific transfers by contacting us.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
7.1 Retention Periods
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account Information | Duration of membership + 2 years |
| Blog Content | Duration of membership (deleted upon cancellation unless you request earlier) |
| Payment Records | 7 years (legal requirement) |
| Support Communications | 3 years |
| Analytics Data | 26 months |
| Marketing Consent Records | Duration of consent + 3 years |
7.2 Criteria for Retention
We consider the following when determining retention periods:
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Contractual obligations
- Legitimate business purposes
- Your reasonable expectations
7.3 Deletion Upon Termination
When your membership ends:
- Your blog content will be deleted within 30 days unless you request a copy
- Your account information will be retained as required for legal and administrative purposes
- Anonymised data may be retained for analytical purposes
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
8.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide functionality, remember your preferences, and analyse how you use the Platform.
8.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
- Required for the Platform to function
- Cannot be disabled
- Include session cookies, authentication cookies, and security cookies
Functional Cookies:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Enhance your experience on the Platform
Analytics Cookies:
- Help us understand how visitors use the Platform
- Collect anonymous statistical data
- May include Google Analytics or similar services
Marketing Cookies:
- Track your activity across websites
- Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Only placed with your consent
8.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Our Cookie Settings: Available on our website
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Opt-Out Tools: Use services like Your Online Choices (www.youronlinechoices.eu)
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.
8.4 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use. These are governed by the respective third parties’ privacy policies.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
9.1 Right of Access (Article 15)
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how we process it.
9.2 Right to Rectification (Article 16)
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data or completion of incomplete data.
9.3 Right to Erasure (Article 17)
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, including:
- When the data is no longer necessary for its original purpose
- When you withdraw consent (where consent was the legal basis)
- When you object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
9.4 Right to Restriction (Article 18)
You have the right to request restriction of processing in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of data.
9.5 Right to Data Portability (Article 20)
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
9.6 Right to Object (Article 21)
You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
9.7 Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22)
You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that significantly affects you. We do not currently engage in such automated decision-making.
9.8 Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
9.9 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: het Achterveld 31, 4003VG Tiel, The Netherlands
We will respond to your request within one month. This period may be extended by two additional months for complex requests, in which case we will inform you.
We may request verification of your identity before processing your request.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data:
10.1 Technical Measures
- Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security updates and patches
- Firewall and intrusion detection systems
- Regular security assessments
10.2 Organisational Measures
- Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel
- Employee training on data protection
- Data processing agreements with third parties
- Incident response procedures
10.3 Your Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- Using strong, unique passwords
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorised access
- Being mindful of information you share publicly
10.4 Data Breach Notification
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you without undue delay, as required by GDPR.
11. Children’s Privacy
Badass Network is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
12. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
12.1 Facebook Community
The private Facebook community is hosted on Facebook’s platform and is subject to Facebook’s Data Policy in addition to our Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for Facebook’s data practices.
12.2 Payment Processors
Payment information is processed by third-party payment processors. Your payment data is subject to their privacy policies and security measures.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
13.1 Notification of Changes
- Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on the Platform
- The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy will be revised
- Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance
13.2 Review
We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about our data practices.
14. Complaints
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data or respond to your requests, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens):
Bezuidenhoutseweg 30
2594 AV The Hague
The Netherlands
Website: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
Phone: +31 (0)70 888 8500
You may also lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your country of residence or place of work.
15. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Aron & Sharon DBA BadassNetwork
het Achterveld 31
4003VG Tiel
The Netherlands
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://badassnetwork.com
Support: https://badassnetwork.com/support
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 62745115
VAT Number (BTW): NL854940170B01
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy was last updated in December 2025. By using Badass Network, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.