Privacy Policy & Disclaimer

Your privacy is important to us. It is our policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you. This Privacy Policy and Disclaimer outline the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using this website you, hereafter referred to as “the user”, are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions outlined in this policy. In this policy, “we,” “us,” and “our” means Simon Bultynck BVBA; you or your means the individual to whom the information relates. If you have any questions or comments about this privacy policy please contact us via info@simonbultynck.com.

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Data Privacy Policy

Data protection is of utmost importance for Simon Bultynck BVBA. The user is free to use this website to consult information about Simon Bultynck without having to provide any personal details; however, if the user wishes to utilise specific services via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If such processing is necessary and there is no statutory basis for it, Simon Bultynck BVBA generally seeks consent from the data subject.

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The processing of personal data, such as your name or email address, shall always comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and adhere to the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Simon Bultynck BVBA. Through this data protection declaration, our enterprise aims to inform the general public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Additionally, data subjects are informed of their rights through this data protection declaration.

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As the controller, Simon Bultynck BVBA has implemented various technical and organisational measures to ensure the comprehensive protection of personal data processed through this website. However, it is important to note that Internet-based data transmissions may, in principle, have security gaps, and absolute protection cannot be guaranteed.

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‍1. Definitions

The data protection declaration of Simon Bultynck BVBA is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration should be legible and understandable for the general public, as well as our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to first explain the terminology used. In this data protection declaration, we use, inter alia, the following terms:  

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a) Personal data  

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.  

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b) Data subject  

Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person, whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.  

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c) Processing  

Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.  

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d) Restriction of processing  

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.  

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e) Profiling  

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.  

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f) Pseudonymisation  

Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.  

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g) Controller or controller responsible for the processing  

Controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.  

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h) Processor  

Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.  

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i) Recipient  

Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients; the processing of those data by those public authorities shall be in compliance with the applicable data protection rules according to the purposes of the processing.  

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j) Third party

Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.  

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k) Consent  

Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which the user, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to the user.

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2. Name and Address of the controller

This website is governed by Belgian law. Disputes arising in connection with this website shall therefore be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Belgian courts. The Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is: Simon Bultynck, registered in Belgium BE0733 635 546, Speerdistelstraat 11, 9040 Gent, Belgium, info@simonbultynck.com.

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3. Use of Cookies

This website makes use of cookies, which are text files stored in a computer system through an Internet browser. Cookies are widely employed by many Internet sites and servers and often include a unique identifier called a cookie ID. This ID is a character string that allows Internet pages and servers to link the cookie to the specific Internet browser where it's stored. This unique identifier enables visited Internet sites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from others that may contain different cookies.

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By employing cookies, this website enhances the user experience on its website, offering more user-friendly services that would be challenging without the use of cookies. Cookies play a role in optimising the information and offers on our website by allowing us to recognise our website users. This recognition is designed to streamline the user experience, eliminating the need for users to enter access data every time they visit the website. Instead, this information is automatically taken over by the website, and the cookie is stored on the user’s computer system.

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Users retain the ability to prevent the setting of cookies through our website by adjusting the corresponding settings in the Internet browser they use. Additionally, users can delete already set cookies at any time through an Internet browser or other software programs, a capability available in all popular Internet browsers. It's important to note that if a data subject deactivates cookie settings in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be entirely accessible.

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4. General Data Collection

This website gathers a range of general data and information whenever a data subject or automated system accesses the site. This general data and information are recorded in server log files and may include (1) the types and versions of browsers used, (2) the operating system of the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our site (known as referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of accessing the Internet site, (6) an Internet Protocol (IP) address, (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be relevant in the event of cyber-attacks on our information technology systems.

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Simon Bultynck BVBA does not draw conclusions about the data subject when utilising this general data and information. Instead, this information is crucial for (1) accurately delivering the content of our website, (2) optimising our website's content, (3) ensuring the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) providing law enforcement authorities with the necessary information for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyber-attack. Consequently, Simon Bultynck BVBA analyses anonymously collected data and information statistically, aiming to enhance the data protection and data security of our enterprise and ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data from the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

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Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. You may always freely revoke your consent.  Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to the site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use available at http://www.google. com/analytics/terms/us.html and the Google Privacy Policy available at http://www.google.com/policies/privacy. You can prevent Google Analytics from recognising you on return visits to the site by disabling cookies in your browser. If you prefer to not have data reported by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Users can set up their browser to warn them each time a cookie is created or to prevent the creation of cookies.

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IP anonymisation function on Google Analytics
We use the "Enable IP anonymisation" feature on this website. As a result, your IP address will be truncated by Google prior to transmission, and therefore anonymised, within member states of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional circumstances will a full IP address be submitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there.  

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Data protection provisions about the application and use of Instagram
On this website, the controller has integrated components of the service Instagram. Instagram is a service that may be qualified as an audiovisual platform, which allows users to share photos and videos, as well as disseminate such data in other social networks.  
The operating company of the services offered by Instagram is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, UNITED STATES.  
With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to the download of a display of the corresponding Instagram component of Instagram. During the course of this technical procedure, Instagram becomes aware of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.  
If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Instagram, Instagram detects with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our Internet site—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Instagram component and is associated with the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated on our website, then Instagram matches this information with the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.  
Instagram receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website provided that the data subject is logged in at Instagram at the time of the call to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the Instagram button or not. If such a transmission of information to Instagram is not desirable for the data subject, then he or she can prevent this by logging off from their Instagram account before a call-up to our website is made.  
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram may be retrieved under https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy.  

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Data protection provisions about the application and use of Vimeo
Our website may include plugins of the Vimeo video portal by Vimeo, LLC, 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA. Each time you visit a site that offers one or more Vimeo video clips, a direct connection is established between your browser and a Vimeo server in the USA. Information about your visit and your IP address is stored there. By interacting with the Vimeo plugins (e.g. clicking the start button), this information is also transmitted to Vimeo and stored there.  
If you have a Vimeo account and do not want Vimeo to collect information about you through this website and link to your Vimeo membership information, you must log out of Vimeo before visiting this website. For more information about Vimeo’s collection and use of your information can be found at Vimeo’s Privacy Policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy.  
Vimeo also uses an iFrame to show videos. This iFrame connects to Google Analytics. This is Vimeo’s own tracking system to which we have no access. You can stop tracking by Google Analytics by using the opt-out tools that Google offers for some internet browsers. Users can also prevent Google from collecting data generated by Google Analytics and relating to their use of the website (including their IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. Further information on Vimeo’s data processing and information on data protection can be found at https://vimeo.com/privacy or https://vimeo.com/cookie_policy.  

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Data protection provisions about the application and use of YouTube
On this website, the controller may integrate components of YouTube. YouTube is an Internet video portal that enables video publishers to set video clips and other users free of charge, which also provides free viewing, review and commenting on them. YouTube allows you to publish all kinds of videos, so you can access both full movies and TV broadcasts, as well as music videos, trailers, and videos made by users via the Internet portal.  
The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, UNITED STATES. The YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, UNITED STATES.  
With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding YouTube component. Further information about YouTube may be obtained under https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/en/. During the course of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.  
If the data subject is logged in on YouTube, YouTube recognizes with each call-up to a sub-page that contains a YouTube video, which specific sub-page of our Internet site was visited by the data subject. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.  
YouTube and Google will receive information through the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website, if the data subject at the time of the call to our website is logged in on YouTube; this occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such a transmission of this information to YouTube and Google is not desirable for the data subject, the delivery may be prevented if the data subject logs off from their own YouTube account before a call-up to our website is made.  
YouTube’s data protection provisions, available at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/, provide information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.  

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5. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data

Simon Bultynck BVBA shall process and retain the personal data of the data subject solely for the duration essential to accomplish the purpose of storage, or as permitted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is obligated. If the purpose for storage becomes irrelevant or if a storage period specified by the European legislator or another authoritative legislator concludes, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

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6. Rights of the Data Subject

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission. In case we would share your information with third parties for specific purposes, we ensure that these third parties comply with data protection laws.

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a) Right of Confirmation

Every data subject is granted the right by the European legislator to request confirmation from the controller regarding the processing of their personal data by Simon Bultynck BVBA. To exercise this right of confirmation, a data subject can contact Simon Bultynck BVBA at any time.

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b) Right of Access

Each data subject, as granted by the European legislator, has the right to obtain free information from Simon Bultynck BVBA about their personal data stored at any time, along with a copy of this information. Additionally, European directives and regulations provide the data subject access to the following information:

  • The purposes of the processing.
  • The categories of personal data involved.
  • The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, particularly recipients in third countries or international organisations.
  • The envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period.
  • The existence of the right to request rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing.
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
  • Information about the source of the personal data if not collected from the data subject.
  • The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisaged consequences of such processing.

The data subject also has the right to be informed whether personal data are transferred to a third country or international organisation, and if so, the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards. To exercise the right of access, a data subject may contact Simon Bultynck BVBA at any time.

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c) Right to Rectification

Every data subject, according to the European legislator, has the right to prompt rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them by Simon Bultynck BVBA. Considering the purposes of the processing, the data subject also has the right to have incomplete personal data completed. To exercise the right to rectification, a data subject may contact Simon Bultynck BVBA at any time.

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d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

The European legislator grants every data subject the right to request the erasure of their personal data without undue delay, provided that one of the following grounds applies, and the processing is not necessary:

  • The personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected.
  • The data subject withdraws consent, and there is no other legal ground for processing.
  • The data subject objects, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for processing, or the data subject objects to processing.
  • The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
  • Erasure is required by Union or Member State law.
  • The personal data were collected in relation to information society services.

If a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by Simon Bultynck BVBA, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time. Simon Bultynck BVBA shall promptly ensure compliance with the erasure request. If personal data have been made public, Simon Bultynck BVBA will take reasonable steps to inform other controllers processing the personal data, as required by Article 17(1) of the GDPR.

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e) Right of Restriction of Processing

Every data subject, as granted by the European legislator, has the right to obtain from Simon Bultynck BVBA the restriction of processing under certain conditions:

  • The accuracy of the personal data is contested.
  • The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes erasure.
  • Simon Bultynck BVBA no longer needs the personal data, but the data subject requires them for legal claims.
  • The data subject has objected to processing pending verification.

If any of the aforementioned conditions are met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of processing, they may contact any employee of Simon Bultynck BVBA. The employee will arrange the restriction of processing.

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f) Right to Data Portability

Each data subject, granted by the European legislator, has the right to receive their personal data provided to Simon Bultynck BVBA in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance, as long as the processing is based on consent or a contract, and is carried out by automated means. In exercising the right to data portability, the data subject may contact Simon Bultynck BVBA.

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g) Right to Object

Every data subject, as granted by the European legislator, has the right to object, at any time, to processing of personal data based on specific grounds. Simon Bultynck BVBA will cease processing unless compelling legitimate grounds for processing override the interests of the data subject or for legal claims. The data subject also has the right to object to processing for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes unless the processing is necessary for public interest reasons. To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of Simon Bultynck BVBA. They are also free, in the context of information society services, to use their right to object by automated means.

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h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling

Every data subject has the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects or significantly affects them unless the decision is necessary for a contract, authorized by law with suitable measures to safeguard rights and freedoms, or based on explicit consent. If the data subject wishes to exercise this right, they may contact Simon Bultynck BVBA at any time.

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i) Right to Withdraw Data Protection Consent

Every data subject has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. To exercise this right, the data subject may contact Simon Bultynck BVBA at any time.

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7. Security

We take appropriate measures to secure your personal information. However, no online method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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8. External Links

Our website may contain links to other sites, including via our social media buttons. While we try to link only to websites that share our high standards and respect for privacy, we are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices employed by other websites and a link does not constitute an endorsement of that website. Once you link to another website from our website you are subject to the terms and conditions of that website, including, but not limited to, its internet privacy policy and practices. Please check these policies before you submit any data to these websites.

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9. Intellectual Property Right

The user of this website expressly accepts that the information and data provided remain the property of Simon Bultynck or Simon Bultynck BVBAor its partners, as mentioned on the website. All texts, drawings, photographs, images, data, trade and domain names, brands, logos and other elements are protected by intellectual property rights. The user may not reproduce and/or distribute them to the public without the prior and express written consent of Simon Bultynck BVBA, unless this is not required under the provisions of the copyright laws and neighbouring legislation. The user e.g. has the right to download information from this website and to reproduce it for private use. The user also has the right to distribute it within the family circle, free of charge.

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10. Unauthorised use of the website

The users of this website agree that they will not:

  • wrongfully or unlawfully use the information on this website
  • use the website in any way that may damage or alter it, disrupt its availability or affect its efficiency in any way
  • use the website for transmitting or posting computer viruses, unlawful or wrongfully obtained material, or material that is in any way inappropriate, including but not limited to libellous, obscene or intimidating material
  • use the website in any way that violates the rights of a natural person, a legal person or association, including but not limited to privacy rights and intellectual property rights
  • use the website for posting or transmitting material for promotional or publicity ends. Simon Bultynck and Simon Bultynck BVBA reserve the right to declare the user in default and/or start legal proceedings against the user if its interests or the interests of a third party are harmed as a result of the violation of the above provisions or any other action by the user.

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11. Limitation of Liability

We make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information on simonbultynck.com. However, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information. The information that the user finds on this website or that is provided to the user via this website is of a general nature and can consequently not be considered as meeting the user’s personal requirements or particular conditions. Simon Bultynck BVBA reserves the right to change the information on this website at any time and at its own discretion without prior notice. Simon Bultynck BVBA makes every effort to ensure that the information contained on this website is complete, correct, accurate and up to date. However Simon Bultynck BVBA cannot be held liable for any faults or inadequacies or any loss or damage that you suffer as a result of using the information provided. Should the information provided contain errors or should information that the user could normally expect to find on our website be lacking, Simon Bultynck BVBA commits itself to put this straight within the shortest possible delay as soon as it was informed of such inadequacies. We therefore invite you to e-mail any remarks or suggestions to info@simonbultynck.com.

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12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Check the "Last Updated" date for the latest version. Your continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

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13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at info@simonbultynck.com.

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Last Updated: Jan 01, 2024

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