Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 April 2026

1. Who we are

This website is operated by:

Debaene Consulting BV
Beernemstraat 63, 8750 Wingene, Belgium
VAT / CBE: BE 0800.605.138
Email: info@debaeneconsulting.com
Phone: +32 471 75 29 01

Debaene Consulting BV is the data controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What personal data we collect

When you submit our contact form, we collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• The subject of your message
• The content of your message

Our web server and Netlify may log technical data (IP address, browser type, visited pages) for security and performance purposes.

3. Purpose of processing

• To answer your question or request.
• To contact you about our services at your request.
• To comply with our legal obligations.

We do not use your data for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in.

4. Legal basis

• Consent (Article 6.1.a GDPR) — you tick the consent box before submitting the form.
• Legitimate interest (Article 6.1.f GDPR) — business communication with prospects and clients.

5. Processors and international transfers

• Formspree Inc. (United States) — for handling form submissions. Transfers are based on the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
• Netlify, Inc. (United States) — website hosting. SCCs apply.

6. Retention period

We retain contact data for up to 2 years after our last contact, after which it is deleted. Data required by law (e.g. accounting records) is kept for as long as legally required.

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

• access your data;
• correct your data;
• erase your data;
• restrict processing;
• object to processing;
• data portability;
• withdraw your consent at any time.

Send an email to info@debaeneconsulting.com to exercise these rights.

If you believe we process your data unlawfully, you can lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (www.dataprotectionauthority.be).

8. Cookies

This website uses only functional cookies that are strictly necessary for operation. No tracking or marketing cookies are set. See our cookie policy for more information.

9. Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, unauthorised access and other forms of unlawful processing. The site uses HTTPS and strict security headers.

10. Changes

This privacy policy may be updated. The most recent version is always available on this page.