Last updated: August 2026
Your privacy matters. We believe that meaningful communication starts with trust. ViFOLD is being developed as a new way of communicating — one where people can share stories, listen to each other and create meaningful connections. We respect your privacy and aim to collect and use only the personal information that is necessary for the operation and improvement of our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how ViFOLD handles personal information when you visit or use vifold.com.
1. Who we are
ViFOLD / Story Media
ViFOLD is responsible for the processing of personal information described in this Privacy Policy.
2. What information we may collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may process information such as:
- your name, if you choose to provide it;
- your email address, if you contact us or subscribe to a service;
- information you voluntarily provide in a message or communication with us;
- technical information that is automatically generated when you visit the website, where applicable.
We do not ask for personal information that we do not need.
Data minimisation is an important principle for ViFOLD.
3. Why we use your information
We may use personal information to:
- respond to questions or messages;
- communicate with you when you have requested contact;
- operate and maintain our website;
- improve the website and user experience;
- protect the security and integrity of our website;
- comply with legal obligations.
We do not use personal information simply because it is available.
4. Advertising and commercial tracking
ViFOLD’s vision is to create a meaningful environment without advertising pressure between people’s stories. We therefore do not intend to build ViFOLD around personalised advertising or the sale of personal information. We will not sell your personal information to third parties. If this approach changes in the future, we will explain the change clearly and update this Privacy Policy where required.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies. Some cookies may be necessary for the website to function correctly. Other cookies, such as analytics or tracking technologies, may require your consent depending on how they are used.
For detailed information about the cookies currently used on our website, please see our Cookie Policy.
We will not assume that silence or simply continuing to browse means that you have consented to cookies for which consent is legally required. The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens specifically states that consent for tracking cookies must be an active and informed choice.
6. Sharing information with other organisations
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may use trusted service providers when this is necessary to operate our website or provide a service. Where such providers process personal information on our behalf, we take appropriate steps to ensure that the information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation. We only share information when there is a legitimate reason to do so, such as providing a requested service, meeting a legal obligation, or protecting the security of ViFOLD.
7. How long we keep information
We keep personal information only for as long as it is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymise it where appropriate.
8. How we protect your information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration. Privacy and security will also be considered as ViFOLD develops new services and technologies.
Privacy by design is part of our approach to building ViFOLD.
The Dutch Data Protection Authority recommends considering privacy and data protection already during the design of new products and services.
9. Your privacy rights
Depending on the circumstances, you have rights under the GDPR/AVG, including the right to:
- request access to your personal information;
- ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
- request deletion of your information;
- request restriction of processing;
- object to certain processing;
- request portability of your information where applicable;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
You can contact us if you wish to exercise one of these rights. We will handle your request in accordance with applicable privacy law. The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens recognises these rights, including access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection and data portability.
10. Children
ViFOLD does not knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances where doing so would be unlawful. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without the appropriate consent, please contact us.
11. Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by other organisations. We recommend reviewing the privacy information of any external website you visit.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
ViFOLD will continue to develop. We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services or privacy practices change, or when required by law. The latest version will always be published on this page, with the date of the latest update shown at the top.