On Looking Without Being Seen
(last updated: March 2026)
This site does not watch you.
It does not follow you from page to page,
does not build a profile,
does not try to understand you better than you understand yourself.
It simply exists — and allows you to look.
In a digital landscape built on measurement, optimisation, and prediction, this site chooses something else: restraint.
What We Do Not Do
We do not:
- track you across websites
- build behavioural profiles
- sell or share your data
- use advertising cookies
- use third-party tracking scripts
There are no hidden mechanisms here trying to turn your visit into a statistic that can be traded.
What We Do Use
Like any functioning website, a few minimal technical elements are necessary.
We use:
- Essential cookies
These ensure the site works as intended (basic functionality, page loading, preferences). - Anonymous statistics (optional)
We may use local, privacy-friendly tools to understand general usage patterns — such as how many visitors a page receives.
These statistics:- do not identify you
- do not store personal data
- do not track you across sites
No Personal Data Collection
We do not actively collect personal data through this site unless you choose to provide it (for example, by sending an email).
If you contact us:
- your message is used only to respond to you
- your data is not stored longer than necessary
- your information is never shared with third parties
Cookies
Cookies used on this site are minimal and functional.
They may be used to:
- remember basic settings
- ensure the site operates correctly
No cookies are used for advertising or profiling.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including the GDPR), you have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request correction or deletion
- object to processing
- lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
However, since this site does not meaningfully collect personal data, these rights will rarely need to be exercised here.
Contact
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact:
Stichting NTV Amsterdam – Uitgeverij NORDEN
Nieuwmarkt 221
Email: norden@hvdk.com
A Final Note
This site is built on a simple principle:
Not everything that can be measured needs to be measured.
Your presence here is not a data point.
It is simply a visit.