Legal disclaimers

Email disclaimer

The information contained in our e-mails is strictly confidential and intended only for the addressee. If you are not the addressee, please notify us immediately and delete the message without reading it. It is strictly prohibited to copy the message or disclose its contents to other persons without our permission. The contents of these emails are not legally binding unless confirmed by letter. Although these emails and their attachments are supposed to be virus free, this cannot be guaranteed. Thus, we cannot be held liable for any damages that may result.

Website disclaimer

Great care is taken in the compilation of this site. The website is updated to the best of our ability and at regular intervals. However, we give no guarantees as to the timeliness, accuracy, correctness, completeness or suitability for a particular purpose of the information, data or publications. The information on this site is intended to provide general information to interested parties. The information is not intended as advice, nor as an offer or proposal of contract, nor as a constituent part thereof.

Liability

We accept no liability for any direct or indirect damage resulting from or in connection with the access, consultation or use of the data, information, documents and publications available on this website, and/or the access and use of interactive applications. This website may contain hyperlinks leading to third-party sites, which are not controlled or maintained by us. We accept no liability for the content and application of the information on these sites, nor for the storage/processing of the personal data of the users of these sites.

The intellectual property rights of the information, publications and data provided on this website belong to us and are protected by copyright. It is not permitted to reproduce, store in an automated database, disclose, distribute, transmit and sell anything from this website or its content, in any form or by any means, without our prior express written permission.

Privacy policy/statement

Your details

We generally keep your data only when you request a service or information from us. Protection and discretion come first when it comes to your personal data. However, the specific way we handle your data will also depend on the relationship we have with you.

In this privacy policy, we provide further explanation about the processing of the data we receive from you through our website. This privacy policy may be amended from time to time. We therefore recommend that you consult this privacy policy on a regular basis so that you are aware of the latest state of affairs. Should you have any further questions regarding the protection of your personal data, you can contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.

As a customer, prospect, supplier or job applicant, we will hold and process other data about you in a different way. For this, we have specific privacy policies.

Why is your data being tracked and used?

We use your information to provide the service you expect from us or to respond to your inquiry. We also use your data to manage our customer and prospect database. If you apply for a job with us via our website, we use your data as part of the application process.

Out of our legitimate interest, we use statistical data through a data analytics system to improve our website and our services. To know which pages get the most interest, to know from which countries the interest comes from and how many visitors we get, we record IP address and domain name. To adapt the facilities and functions of our website to the infrastructure of users, we keep track of the type of browser you use to access our website. Further information on the use of cookies can be found in our cookies policy.

What data do we use and track?

The information we collect through your use of this website to use and maintain it is name and surname, as well as your e-mail address as you have provided it. If necessary, we also ask for your address, phone number, position and company. As indicated above, we also record your IP address, domain name and browser type. If you apply for a job with us, we will also have additional information such as your education, professional experience, language skills and other information you provide us with through your curriculum vitae and cover letter.

We ask you not to provide information revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data or data concerning health or sex life. In the event that you do provide this sensitive information, it means that you consent to the use of this information for the purposes for which you have provided it.

With whom do we share this information?

We use your data only within our own organization. Your data will not be shared with third parties or external parties except as stated below. The data may be shared with: third parties for the purposes for which you have given specific consent; and third parties who provide services to you in accordance with our instructions to the extent that they have confirmed to us that they comply with the GDPR regulations; and third parties where this is imposed on us by a law or other regulation, by a legal proceeding or by a government or pursuant to a court or arbitration award.

Finally, we will have the right to share the data if we believe that, in order to prevent physical harm or financial loss or in connection with an investigation of alleged or actual fraud or illegal activity, it is necessary or desirable to provide data about you.

How long do we keep your data?

The personal data that you send us through the use of this website will in principle only be stored and processed to the extent that it is necessary for the intended purpose. Our retention periods for this data depend on the purpose of your request. Please note that a longer retention period may be necessary due to a law or other regulations, legal proceedings or a governmental request or pursuant to a court or arbitration decision.

For our direct marketing activities, your data will be kept until you inform us that you are no longer interested. The data you have provided us with in the context of a job application procedure will not be kept for longer than three months after the vacancy has been filled, or one year after your offer if it is a spontaneous application.

Is your data stored securely with us?

We have taken appropriate reasonable administrative and technical measures against accidental, unlawful or unauthorized destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure or use of your data. Data is protected by access controls, policies and procedures that ensure effective data processing and protection.

Links to other websites

This website contains links to websites operated by other companies. Those other websites have their own privacy policies, which you should read carefully when you click through to those websites. We are not responsible for the handling of your personal data by these third parties and cannot be held liable for this under any circumstances.

What are your rights?

You have the right to access and correct your data at any time. If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data in our possession, you may ask us to restrict its processing. You can obtain the data you provided us with or have it transferred. If you no longer wish to be informed of our activities, simply inform us. We will respect your right to be forgotten. You can exercise your rights by contacting us using the contact details at the bottom of this page. It is possible that we contact you to get a word of explanation about your request and/or to get a copy of your identity card so that we can confirm that the request did indeed come from you.

Can you file a complaint?

We do our utmost to protect your data. However, should something go wrong, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can find an appropriate solution. However, you also have the right to complain at any time to the Data Protection Authority: rue du Printing Press 35, 1000 Brussels, Tel. +32 (0)2 274 48 00, e-mail: contact@apd-gba.be.

We value your opinion and suggestions regarding our site and our privacy policy. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.

Cookies

This website uses cookies. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features, and to analyze our website traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. These partners may combine this data with other information you have provided to them or that they have collected based on your use of their services. Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make user experiences more efficient. By law, we may store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the use of the site. For all other types of cookies, we need your permission. This website uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are set by third-party services displayed on our pages.

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