Last updated: 2025
At Critical Law we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when browsing https://criticallaw.eu.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Data Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:
Ghent University
Department of European, Public and International Law
Migration Law Research Group
Universiteitstraat 4
9000 Gent
Belgium
If you have any questions regarding privacy or data protection, you may contact us through the channels provided on the website.
2. What data do we collect?
This website is a simple academic blog and does not include contact forms, user accounts, or registration systems. No personal data is collected directly from visitors.
The only data that may be collected derives from:
2.1. Technical and browsing data (cookies and server logs)
When you browse the site, the following information may be collected automatically:
- Anonymised IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on them
- Referring sites (search engines, external links, social media)
This data is necessary for maintaining the security and performance of the website.
2.2. Analytics data (if enabled)
If Google Analytics or similar tools are active, anonymised usage statistics may be collected to understand how visitors interact with the site.
The IP address is processed with anonymisation features enabled.
3. Purpose of the processing
We process technical and analytics data solely for:
- Improving website performance and content quality
- Monitoring usage and audience reach
- Ensuring security and preventing misuse
- Detecting technical issues
No commercial profiling or marketing activities are undertaken.
4. Legal basis for processing
The processing of data on this website is based on:
- Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for ensuring the technical functioning, security and optimisation of the website.
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for cookies that are not essential to the functioning of the site (e.g., analytics cookies, if used).
5. Cookies
The website may use cookies to ensure proper functioning and, optionally, to collect anonymised analytics data.
5.1. Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for WordPress to operate correctly and do not store identifiable personal data.
5.2. Analytics cookies (optional)
If Google Analytics is enabled, cookies may be used to gather anonymised statistical information.
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
If you want, I can prepare a cookie table with exact cookies once you confirm whether Analytics is active.
6. Third-party services
6.1. Google Analytics (optional)
Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Aggregated, anonymised statistical analysis
Data transfers: May occur outside the EU under Standard Contractual Clauses.
6.2. Web hosting
This website is hosted by a third-party provider (server details managed by the research group).
Hosting providers may have access to technical data strictly for maintenance, security and operational purposes.
7. Data retention
Technical logs and analytics data (if enabled) are kept only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes described above and never longer than permitted under applicable law.
8. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent (for analytics or non-essential cookies)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact the research group or the university through the channels available on the website.
9. Links to external websites
This website may include links to external pages.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
We recommend reviewing their own privacy policies before providing personal data.
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data, including:
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Regular maintenance of the website
- Server-level security safeguards
However, no system can be completely secure.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this page and will apply from the date of publication.
12. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your rights, please contact the Migration Law Research Group at Ghent University.