Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Bonvia Stories is an independent editorial platform about travel, food, motorcycles, slow living, and the stories that emerge along the way.

Privacy matters to us. We therefore handle personal data with care and only collect or process information that is needed to keep Bonvia working properly and to respond when you choose to get in touch.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

What information do we collect?

The information Bonvia processes depends on how you use the website.

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be processed to keep the site functioning properly. This may include information such as your device, browser, IP address, and the time of your visit.

When you contact us, we process the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

When you subscribe to The Bonvia Letter, we process the email address you provide for that purpose.

Why do we process information?

We use information only where necessary to:

• keep the website functioning properly;
• monitor and improve the security and performance of the website;
• understand how the website is used and which stories are valuable to visitors;
• respond to questions, messages, or collaboration requests;
• send The Bonvia Letter when you have subscribed to it.

Cookies and analytics

Bonvia may use necessary cookies and analytics tools to keep the website functioning and to understand how visitors use it.

Where possible, we limit tracking and use privacy-conscious settings.

Non-essential cookies are only placed where the required consent has been given.

You can review and adjust your cookie preferences through the cookie settings on the website.

Third-party services

Some parts of Bonvia may use third-party services. This may include embedded content or external services such as YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, or Google analytics tools.

When these services are used, they may process information according to their own privacy policies and, depending on the service and your preferences, may place cookies or use similar technologies.

We aim to keep the use of external services limited to what is necessary for the functionality and content of Bonvia.

The Bonvia Letter

When you subscribe to The Bonvia Letter, we use your email address to send you the newsletter.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every newsletter. After unsubscribing, your email address will no longer be used to send you the newsletter, unless there is another legal reason for retaining it.

Contact

When you contact Bonvia, we use the information you provide to respond to your message and, where necessary, handle your request further.

We do not keep correspondence longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was received, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Who do we share information with?

Bonvia does not sell personal data.

Personal data may only be shared with parties that are necessary to operate the website or provide a service you have requested, such as technical service providers or the service used to deliver the newsletter.

Where applicable, these parties are required to handle personal data only for the purposes for which they process it and under appropriate data-protection arrangements.

How long do we keep information?

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

The applicable retention period may therefore differ depending on the type of information.

Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, you have the right to:

• request access to the personal data we process about you;
• request correction of inaccurate information;
• request deletion of your personal data;
• object to certain types of processing;
• request restriction of processing;
• request data portability where legally applicable;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, or if you have a question about privacy, please contact us through the contact page.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you believe your personal data is not being handled appropriately.

Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time, for example when the website, the services we use, or legal requirements change.

The latest version will always be published on this page. The date at the top indicates when the policy was last updated.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how Bonvia handles personal data, please feel free to get in touch.

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