Privacy policy

Connect the Drops ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal data that you submit through our online contact form.

1. Who we are

We are an investment company focused on supporting innovation in the water sector. You can contact us at:

Company Name: Connect the Drops
Address: Blekerssingel 24, 2806AB Gouda, The Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce number (KvK): 94091641
Email: info@connectthedrops.com

2. What data we collect

If you submit a contact or intake form, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Company or organization name
  • Project or proposal information
  • Any other data you provide voluntarily

3. Why we collect this data

We use your data only to:

  • Review and respond to your request or proposal
  • Contact you for follow-up questions or clarifications
  • Evaluate potential collaboration or investment opportunities

4. How we store and protect your data

  • Form submissions are stored securely via Google Forms (Google LLC)
  • We limit access to authorized team members only
  • We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes

5. How long we keep your data

We retain form submissions for no longer than necessary to evaluate the request, typically no more than 12 months, unless further communication or collaboration is initiated.

6. Your rights under the GDPR

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for processing
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

7. Third-party services

We use Google Forms, a service provided by Google LLC. Data submitted via the form may be processed outside the EU in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy and under appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website.