Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01-02-2025
Last Updated: 12-02-2025

 

1. Introduction

BPREPARED is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.bprepared.eu.

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.

 

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Tammo van Leeuwen
BPREPARED, Kapelsesteenweg 195 bus 1, B-2180 Antwerp, Belgium

If you have any questions regarding data processing, you can contact us at tammo.vanleeuwen@bprepared.eu

 

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, surname, username, and other identifiers.
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data (via cookies).
  • Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you send to us.

We do not process special categories of personal data (e.g., health data, racial or ethnic data, religious beliefs).

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

Purpose Legal Basis
Providing website functionality: Legitimate interest
Responding to inquiries: Performance of a contract or legitimate interest
Sending newsletters (if opted-in): Consent
Website analytics & security: Legitimate interest
Compliance with legal obligations Legal requirement


You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at tammo.vanleeuwen@bprepared.eu

 

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and improve our website services
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (if you have opted in)
  • Monitor and enhance website security

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

 

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting and analytics)
  • Legal authorities (if required by law)

If we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

 

7. Data Retention

We store your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Contact inquiries: 6 months
  • Analytics data: 12 months
  • Marketing subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe

Once retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

 

8. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

✔ Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
✔ Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
✔ Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
✔ Right to Restriction – Restrict data processing under certain conditions.
✔ Right to Data Portability – Request a structured copy of your data.
✔ Right to Object – Object to data processing (e.g., direct marketing).
✔ Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at tammo.vanleeuwen@bprepared.eu.

If you believe your data is misused, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

 

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for website functionality and analytics. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

 

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures (encryption, firewalls, access controls) to protect your personal data. However, no system is 100% secure.

 

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted with an updated Effective Date.

 

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact: tammo.vanleeuwen@bprepared.eu