Privacy Policy
1. Parties and Scope
Bert Joris & co VOF (hereinafter “Bert Joris & Co” or the “Data Controller”)
Van Dijckstraat 1
2640 Mortsel
Belgium
Company registration number (Belgium): BE 0464 061 262
Bert Joris & Co establishes this Privacy Policy in order to inform users in a transparent manner about the website operated by Bert Joris & Co (hereinafter the “Website”) and about the manner in which personal data are collected and processed.
The term “User” refers to any natural person or legal entity who visits the Website or communicates with it in any way.
In its capacity as Data Controller, Bert Joris & Co determines the technical, legal and organisational means and the purposes for processing Users’ personal data. Bert Joris & Co undertakes to take all necessary measures to ensure that the processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with:
the Belgian Act of 30 July 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data; and
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation – “GDPR”).
Bert Joris & Co may appoint processors who process personal data on its behalf and in its name. Where applicable, Bert Joris & Co ensures that such processors provide sufficient guarantees regarding appropriate technical and organisational measures in compliance with applicable law.
2. Processing of Personal Data
Use of the Website may result in the collection of personal data. Such data are processed by Bert Joris & Co, acting as Data Controller, or by service providers acting on its behalf, in accordance with GDPR.
Personal data may be processed for the following activities:
responding to enquiries or requests;
issuing quotations;
newsletter subscriptions;
invoicing and administrative follow‑up.
3. Purposes of Processing
In accordance with Article 13 GDPR, personal data are processed for the following purposes:
performance and administration of services offered through the Website;
compliance with legal and accounting obligations.
4. Categories of Personal Data
The User agrees that Bert Joris & Co may collect and process the following personal data:
name;
postal address;
email address;
telephone number;
company or VAT number, where applicable.
5. Consent
By accessing and using the Website, the User declares having read and freely consented to the processing of their personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
Consent is given through an explicit and affirmative action, such as selecting a privacy‑policy acceptance checkbox via hyperlink. Certain actions or contractual relationships are subject to such acceptance.
The User may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.
6. Data Retention
Personal data are retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which they were collected, and never longer than legally required.
7. Data Recipients
Personal data may be shared with employees, collaborators, subcontractors or service providers of Bert Joris & Co, insofar as such parties act under Bert Joris & Co authority and provide adequate data‑protection guarantees.
Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties for marketing or prospecting purposes without the User’s prior explicit consent.
8. Data Protection Officer
Bert Joris & Co has not designated a Data Protection Officer.
For all data‑protection matters, the User may contact the Data Controller using the contact details listed in this Privacy Policy.
9. Rights of Users
Users may exercise their rights under GDPR, including:
right of access;
right to rectification;
right to erasure;
right to restriction of processing;
right to data portability;
right to object.
Requests may be submitted in writing to the Data Controller at its registered address. Identity verification may be required.
Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority:
Belgian Data Protection Authority
Drukpersstraat 35
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Email: contact@apd‑gba.be
Website: https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be/
10. Limitation of Liability
The Website may contain links to third‑party websites. Bert Joris & Co is not responsible for the content or data‑protection practices of such third parties.
Personal data of minors under 16 years of age are not knowingly processed. Bert Joris & Co cannot be held liable for false information provided by users, including incorrect age declarations.
11. Security Measures
Bert Joris & Co implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration, taking into account the nature and purpose of processing.
12. Amendments to this Privacy Policy
Bert Joris & Co reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy to comply with legal developments. Users are encouraged to consult this policy regularly. Changes will be published on the Website.
14. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed exclusively by Belgian law.
Any dispute shall fall under the jurisdiction of the competent courts of the judicial district of Antwerp.
16. Contact
For any questions or complaints relating to this Privacy Policy, Users may contact the Data Controller at its registered address:
Bert Joris & Co
Van Dijckstraat 1
2640 Mortsel
Belgium