Project Owner
Velvet Beep//OS is a speculative design project created and maintained by Regina van Tongeren, based in the Netherlands. This project is operated in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / AVG).
For any questions about this policy or your personal data:
regina@reginavantongeren.nl
What We Collect
We only collect information that you choose to provide. This includes:
- —Email addresses for newsletter signups and project updates.
- —Contact inquiries sent voluntarily via email or direct messages.
- —Optional research reflections submitted in response to prompts or questions on the site.
We do not collect browsing behaviour, location data, or use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
Why We Collect It
Your data is used for three purposes only:
- —Communication — to send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and share project updates.
- —Research — to understand how visitors engage with speculative design and human-machine relationships.
- —Project Development — to improve the website, field notes, and related materials.
Your Rights
Under GDPR / AVG, you have the right to:
- —Access the personal data we hold about you.
- —Request correction or deletion of your data at any time.
- —Withdraw consent for communications (unsubscribe) with one click.
- —Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, simply email regina@reginavantongeren.nl. We will respond within 30 days.
Third Parties
Your personal data is never sold to third parties. We do not share your information with advertisers, data brokers, or marketing platforms.
We may use trusted service providers (such as email delivery services) to operate the project. These providers are bound by contract to process your data only on our behalf and in compliance with GDPR / AVG.
Contact
For questions, requests, or concerns about privacy and data protection:
Regina van Tongeren
regina@reginavantongeren.nl
Last updated · June 2026