Privacy Policy
Privacy & Cookies
Last updated: July 2026
At New Producers Academy, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This page explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it when you visit our website, apply to one of our programmes, attend an event, or subscribe to our newsletter.
Who we are
New Producers Academy is an initiative of Stichting Otredad, a non-profit foundation based at Goudsesingel 66, 3011 KD Rotterdam, the Netherlands, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under KvK number 71395660. Stichting Otredad is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data described in this Privacy & Cookies Policy.
Your privacy matters to us.
At New Producers Academy, we are committed to creating opportunities for emerging producers while respecting and protecting your personal information. Whether you are visiting our website, applying for one of our programmes, attending an event or subscribing to our newsletter, we want you to understand what information we collect, why we collect it and how we keep it safe.
This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how we process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch privacy legislation.
What information we collect
We may collect your name, email address, telephone number (if provided), organisation, application materials, CV, biography, motivation letter or video, project information, event registrations, newsletter preferences, and technical information such as your browser, device type and website usage.
Why we use your information
We use your information to respond to enquiries, process programme applications, organise workshops, mentoring activities and events, communicate with participants, send newsletters (where you have given your consent), improve our website, comply with legal obligations and protect the security of our services.
Legal basis
We process personal data only where permitted under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including with your consent, to perform a contract, to comply with legal obligations, or where we have a legitimate interest that does not override your rights.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers such as website hosting, email, event management or IT support providers, and with programme partners where necessary. These parties are required to protect your information.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to ensure it functions properly. Where we use analytics cookies or embedded third-party content that places cookies on your device, we will ask for your consent where required by law. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie settings or by adjusting your browser settings.
How long we keep your data
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or to meet legal obligations. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. Application materials are retained only for the period necessary to administer the selection process or where you have agreed to a longer retention period.
Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict your personal data, object to certain processing, withdraw consent, and request data portability where applicable. You may also lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss or misuse. While no online system can be completely secure, we continuously work to safeguard the information entrusted to us.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website.
Contact
We believe that transparency builds trust. If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookies Policy or about how we process your personal data, please contact us:
New Producers Academy (NPA)
Stichting Otredad
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Email: hello@newproducersacademy.nl