[ INFORMATION NOTICE ] – This privacy policy applies to the website [WEBSITE URL] and all associated online services. It describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you use our website and our services.

Who are we?

[COMPANY NAME] is a company based in Belgium, located at [COMPANY ADDRESS]. Our website is built on an instance of WordPress. This site and all its data are hosted by [HOST PROVIDER], which participates in applicable data protection frameworks. You can contact us using the information at the bottom of this page for any questions related to the protection of your data.

Use of collected data

Comments

When you leave a comment on our website, we collect the data entered in the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent. This information helps us detect spam and malicious content. Comment data is stored indefinitely unless you request deletion. Your profile picture may appear next to your comment if you use the Gravatar service.

Forms

When you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect your first name, last name, email address, and other relevant details required to identify the sender and respond. This information is sent directly to our inbox and is not stored in the website’s database. By submitting a form, you consent to the use of your data for communication purposes (e.g., newsletters). These data are retained for [RETENTION DURATION] or until you request deletion.

Mailing list

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address, first name and last name to send you marketing or informational content. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in each email or by contacting us directly.

Embedded content

Articles on this website may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.), which behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those external platforms for more information.

Analytics and audience measurement

We use Google Analytics to measure website traffic and performance. For more information about how Google uses cookies, please refer to our cookie policy.

Online purchases and payments

When you make a purchase on our website, we collect the personal information required to process your order, such as your name, address and email. Payment gateways and payment processors have their own privacy policies regarding how they handle your information. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how your data will be processed.

Use and sharing of your personal data

We process your personal data solely for the purposes for which it was collected. We retain it only as long as needed to fulfill those purposes or comply with legal requirements. We may share your personal data with service providers or partners who assist us, but only under strict confidentiality and security safeguards.

Your rights

You have several rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Right of access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you, including information on how and why it is processed.
• Right of rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions (e.g., no longer necessary for its purpose or consent withdrawn).
• Right to restrict processing: You may request that we limit processing of your personal data in certain situations.
• Right to object: You may object to processing of your data, especially for direct marketing.
• Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transfer it elsewhere.
• Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please use the contact information below:

Contact information

For any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL]. You may also contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at [DPO EMAIL], or by mail at [COMPANY PHYSICAL ADDRESS].

Additional information

How we protect your data

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data against loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction. These measures may include data encryption, access control protocols, and cybersecurity best practices.

Policy updates

We may update this privacy policy at any time. The most recent version will always be available on our website. If major changes are made, we will notify you via email or through a notice on our site.

Applicable law and jurisdiction

This privacy policy is governed and interpreted in accordance with Belgian law. Any dispute relating to this policy will fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of Belgian courts.