switch-to.eu

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 30, 2025
Last Updated: May 30, 2025

Who We Are

Switch-to.eu is jointly operated by:

Studio Vinnie
Prins Leopoldstraat 60
2140 Antwerpen, Belgium

MvPeters
Krugerstraat 232
2660 Antwerpen, Belgium

Contact: hi@switch-to.eu

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Belgian data protection laws.

What Data We Collect and Why

Website Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics (an EU-based, privacy-focused analytics service) to understand how our website is used. This service:

  • Collects only anonymous, aggregated data
  • Does not use cookies
  • Does not track individual users
  • Does not collect personal information
  • Helps us improve the website experience

Legal basis: Legitimate interest in improving our website

Language Preference Cookie

When you change the language on our website, we store this preference in a cookie to remember your choice for future visits.

Data stored: Language preference only
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in providing a better user experience

Form Submissions

When you submit forms on our website (such as suggesting new services, reporting issues, or contributing migration guides), we process this data to:

  • Create public GitHub issues for community review and collaboration
  • Improve our service recommendations
  • Respond to your suggestions or questions

Data collected: All information you provide in the form
Data transfer: Your form data is transferred to GitHub (Microsoft Corporation) and stored in our public repository
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in maintaining and improving our service catalog

Important: Since GitHub issues are public, please do not include sensitive personal information in your submissions.

Newsletter Subscription

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Language preference

This data is stored with Mailcoach (an EU-based email service provider) and used solely to send you updates about European digital service alternatives.

Legal basis: Your explicit consent
Withdrawal: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email or by contacting us

Local Storage

We use your browser's local storage to save your progress through migration guides. This data:

  • Remains only on your device
  • Contains no personal information
  • Helps you track your progress when switching between services
  • Can be cleared by deleting your browser data

How We Protect Your Data

  • All our services are hosted within the European Union
  • We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures
  • We follow the principle of data minimization - we only collect what we need
  • We regularly review our data processing practices

Data Retention

  • GitHub issues: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion or we remove them
  • Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics data: Anonymous and aggregated, retained by Plausible according to their policy
  • Language preference: Stored until you clear cookies or change the setting

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

  1. Plausible Analytics (EU-based) - Anonymous website analytics
  2. GitHub (Microsoft Corporation, USA) - For storing and managing form submissions as public issues
  3. Mailcoach (EU-based) - For newsletter management

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

International Data Transfers

While we strive to keep all data within the EU, form submissions are transferred to GitHub (located in the USA). GitHub provides appropriate safeguards under applicable data transfer mechanisms.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent: For newsletter subscriptions, withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at hi@switch-to.eu

Contact Information

For any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: hi@switch-to.eu

Supervisory Authority

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit):

Website: https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be
Email: contact@apd-gba.be

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify users of significant changes through our website or newsletter
  • Ensure continued compliance with applicable privacy laws

Our Commitment

At Switch-to.eu, we practice what we preach. Just as we help you find privacy-respecting European alternatives to global services, we are committed to respecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. We believe in transparency, user control, and European values when it comes to digital privacy.