Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 9, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Top 2000 Database ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use top2000.info.
Data Controller: Top 2000 Database — info@top2000.info
Manage Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time.
What We Collect and Why
| Data | Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6) |
|---|---|---|
Language preference cookie (locale) | Remembers your language choice (EN/NL) | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — ensuring the website functions in your preferred language |
| Analytics via Matomo (pages visited, time on site, country-level location) | Improving the website | Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) | Displaying ads; Google may use profiling to personalize ads based on your browsing behavior | Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Server logs (IP address, browser type, timestamps) | Security, debugging, and preventing abuse | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — maintaining a secure and stable service |
Matomo is self-hosted on our own servers and can operate without cookies. Analytics data is only collected if you give consent.
Providing your data is not a legal or contractual requirement. You can use the website without consenting to analytics or advertising cookies; only core functionality (language preference) and server logs are processed without consent.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data with:
- Google AdSense — for ad delivery. Google may use cookies and profiling to personalize ads. Ad cookies are only set with your consent. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- We may disclose data if required by law or court order.
Data Retention
- Language cookie: 12 months (renewed on each visit)
- Server logs: maximum 180 days
- Analytics data: anonymized after 26 months
- Ad cookies: until you withdraw consent or they expire (see Google's policy for specifics)
Your Rights (GDPR Articles 15–22)
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your data, to object to processing based on legitimate interest, and to withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority. For the Netherlands, this is the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@top2000.info.
International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in the EU. Google (AdSense) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area, protected by Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions as required by GDPR.
Security
We use HTTPS encryption and maintain secure server configurations. No internet transmission is 100% secure.
Children
This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have, please contact us at info@top2000.info.
Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced prominently on the website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
Email: info@top2000.info