Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25/11/2024
Last Updated: 25/11/2024

Welcome to Brecht Machiels "we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information we collect from visitors to our website brechtmachiels.com (the "Website").

By using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

[Your Company Name] is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data. Our contact details are:

Company Name: Brecht Machiels
Address: Harmoniestraat 4, 3500 Hasselt
Email: hello@brechtmachiels.com
BTW BE 0701.836.075

For data protection inquiries, please contact us using the details above.

What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

1. Data You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address

  • Communication: Any information you provide when contacting us.

2. Data We Collect Automatically

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system.

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Website, links clicked.

  • Cookies: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy).

3. Data from Third Parties

  • Analytics Providers: Such as Analytics tool within Squarespace for understanding user behavior.

  • Advertising Partners: Data related to targeted ads and their performance.

How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

  1. To Provide and Improve Our Services

    • Enable you to access and use our Website.

    • Personalize your experience.

  2. To Communicate with You

    • Respond to inquiries or requests.

    • Send transactional or promotional messages (with your consent).

  3. For Analytics and Marketing

    • Understand how our Website is used.

    • Deliver targeted advertisements.

  4. To Comply with Legal Obligations

    • Fulfill any regulatory or compliance requirements.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  1. Consent: When you give explicit consent (e.g., signing up for newsletters).

  2. Contractual Necessity: To fulfill contractual obligations (e.g., processing orders).

  3. Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws or legal processes.

  4. Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure Website functionality.

How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  1. Service Providers: Companies that help us operate the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).

  2. Advertising Partners: To provide targeted ads and measure their effectiveness.

  3. Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  2. Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  3. Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data.

  4. Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is processed.

  5. Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  6. Right to Object: Object to processing for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.

  7. Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].

How We Protect Your Data

We implement technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data.

  • Regular security audits.

  • Access controls to limit who can view your data.

While we take these measures seriously, no system is completely secure. Please contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access.

International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected using appropriate safeguards, such as:

  • Contracts based on the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses.

  • Transfers to countries deemed to have adequate data protection laws.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us so we can delete it.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

For details about how we use cookies and similar technologies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies when visiting them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Company Name: Brecht Machiels
Address: Harmoniestraat 4, 3500 Hasselt
Email: hello@brechtmachiels.com
BTW BE 0701.836.075