Privacy Policy
Last updated: 6/5/2026
1. Introduction
This website is operated by Pieter De Dycker (hereinafter 'we', 'us' or 'our website'). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you visit our website.
2. Data Controller
Pieter De Dycker Chaussée de Wavre 613 1040 Etterbeek Belgium Email: [email protected] Phone: 0473243770
3. What data we collect
3.1 Automatically collected data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time of visit
• Referrer URL (the page you came from to our site)
3.2 Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Improve the functionality of our website
• Remember your preferences
• Collect website statistics via Google Analytics
• Ensure the security of our website
3.3 Contact details
If you contact us via contact forms or email, we collect:
• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Message content
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data based on:
• Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): for website analysis and security
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): for non-essential cookies
• Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR): when responding to your inquiries
5. How we use your data
We use your data to:
• Provide and improve our services
• Respond to your questions and requests
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Ensure the security of our website
• Comply with legal obligations
6. Data sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:
• With Google Analytics (anonymized) for website statistics
• When legally required by competent authorities
• With your explicit consent
7. Data retention
• Website log files: maximum 12 months
• Contact form data: maximum 3 years
• Cookie consents: until you withdraw them
• Google Analytics data: 26 months (default Google setting)
8. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of incorrect data
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
9. Cookies
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
• Essential cookies: necessary for basic functionality
• Analytical cookies: Google Analytics for website statistics
• Preference cookies: remembering your cookie settings
You can manage cookies via your browser settings or our cookie banner.
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss or destruction. This includes SSL encryption and regular security updates.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated date. We recommend checking this policy regularly.
12. Complaints
If you have questions or complaints about our privacy policy or data processing, contact us. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA):
Data Protection Authority
Drukpersstraat 35
1000 Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 274 48 00
Email: [email protected]
13. Contact
For questions about this privacy policy, contact us:
Pieter De Dycker
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0473243770