Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 7, 2026

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by the Santander Network. For questions about this policy, contact us at admin@santander.ovh.

2. What Data We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect the following metadata:

• Page visited — which page on our site you accessed
• Timestamp — when the visit occurred (date and time, UTC)
• Referrer — the website that linked you to us (if any)
• Browser & OS — user-agent string (e.g., "Chrome 126 on Windows 11")
• Screen resolution — your display dimensions (for responsive design analysis)
• Language — your browser's preferred language setting

We do not collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone) unless you voluntarily provide it
• Precise geolocation or IP-based location
• Cookies from third-party trackers or advertising networks
• Any data from other websites you visit

3. How We Use Your Data

The metadata we collect is used solely to:

• Understand which pages are most visited and improve our content
• Analyze screen sizes and browsers to optimize responsive design
• Identify referral sources (where visitors come from)
• Monitor overall site traffic trends

We do not use this data for advertising, profiling, or resale.

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing this data is:

• Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) — understanding how our website is used to improve it
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) — where required, we ask for your consent via a cookie banner before enabling tracking

Our legitimate interest assessment considers that the data collected is minimal, non-personal metadata necessary for basic website operations and improvement.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to access — request a copy of any data we hold about you
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Right to restrict processing — request we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured format
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time via the cookie banner

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@santander.ovh. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Cookies

We use a minimal number of cookies:

• theme preference — remembers your light/dark mode choice (essential, expires in 1 year)
• cookie_consent — records your consent choice (essential, expires in 6 months)
• tracking_opt_out — if you opt out of tracking (essential, expires in 6 months)

We do not use third-party analytics cookies (no Google Analytics, no Facebook Pixel, no advertising cookies).

7. Data Storage & Security

Visit metadata is stored on our own servers within the Santander Network infrastructure. We do not share data with any third parties. Data is retained for analytical purposes and automatically purged after 12 months.

8. Data Retention

• Visit metadata — retained for 12 months, then automatically deleted
• Cookie consent records — retained for the duration of the consent period (6 months)
• Theme preference — retained until you clear browser data or switch themes

9. International Transfers

Our servers are located in Canada. If you are accessing this site from the EEA, your data will be transferred to Canada. We ensure adequate protection through:

• Minimal data collection (only non-personal metadata)
• No third-party data sharing
• Encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be highlighted via a notice banner on our website.