Privacy-Charter and cookies
In this privacy statement, you can learn everything about how your personal data are collected and how they are dealt with. For example, it is explained where your data are stored and what the purposes are for which your data are retained. In addition, you will also find out here all about your rights relating to your data, and how you can exercise them. The privacy statement will occasionally be modified due to, e.g., changes in the law. It is therefore recommended to periodically consult the statement.
Contact data
Fons Van Dyck
fons.vandyck@bbdo.be
Scheldestraat / Rue de l´Escaut 122, B-1080 Brussels
Purpose of data
Personal data are collected by www.fonsvandyck.be for a number of purposes. These are explained below.
1. Sending newsletters
Fons Van Dyck sends out newsletters by e-mail. These newsletters are intended to share knowledge. Your last name, first name and e-mail address are collected via the form intended for this purpose on the website of Fons Van Dyck.
2. Making contact
If you contact Fons Van Dyck via the website, your data will be collected. However, in this form we only ask for the data necessary in order to be able to contact you in turn, such as your last name, first name and e-mail address.
3. Analytics
The website of Fons Van Dyck collects your data in order to improve the website. This is done with Google Analytics. These data are anonymous and thus are not associated with your personal data. E.g. information such as how long your website visit lasted, or the pages that you frequently visit.
All data are processed solely with your explicit consent or in order to execute the contracts that are concluded, or because processing is necessary for getting back into contact with you in order to respond to your message.
Recipients
The data that Fons Van Dyck receives and processes are managed by means of:
1. Mailchimp
The newsletters are sent with Mailchimp. When you sign up for the newsletter, your e-mail address, last name and first name are automatically saved on the list intended for this purpose within Mailchimp.
2. Weebly
The website and back-ups of the website are hosted by Weebly. Data that you leave behind on the website of Fons Van Dyck are stored on the servers of Weebly.
Storage period
Your data are retained for a longer time by Fons Van Dyck, but never longer than is necessary for the performance of activities, unless we are obliged to preserve your data longer on the basis of a legal provision.
1. Sending newsletters
Your e-mail address, last name and first name are stored in Mailchimp. The storage of your data is for an unlimited period. You can unsubscribe whenever you wish via the link provided at the bottom of the newsletters, or by sending an e-mail to fons.vandyck@bbdo.be.
2. Making contact
When you contact Fons Van Dyck by e-mail, the data that you send along, such as your last name, first name and e-mail address, are stored on the mail server. These e-mails are kept for a maximum of two years.
3. Analytics
The data which Analytics collects on the website are anonymous, thus not associated with your name, company or e-mail address. These data are kept for an unlimited period within Google Analytics.
Security
No physical copies are made of your personal data. Your data are only managed in the above-mentioned systems and software.
The personal data that are managed by Fons Van Dyck or by the earlier-mentioned third parties are only accessible via the above software and are protected with a password and, where possible, with a two-step verification. As part of this two-step verification a code is generated by the software and sent to Fons Van Dyck. This code must be used during the login process. The devices that open your data are themselves also locked with a password and/or fingerprint. The number of devices that have access to your data is limited to only the necessary devices. In addition, your visit to our website is protected by an SSL certificate. This means that your connection with the website of Fons Van Dyck is private. You recognise this security by the little green lock before the URL.
Your rights
1. Right to access
You have the right to retrieve your data which are recorded and retained at Fons Van Dyck at any time. You can do so by sending an e-mail to or telephoning Fons Van Dyck. You will then receive an overview of your data.
2. Right to rectification
Your data are incorrect? Or they´ve changed? You have the right to have them corrected by Fons Van Dyck. You can adapt your data regarding the newsletter via the URL intended for this purpose provided at the bottom of each e-mail.
3. Right to erase data
No longer want your data to be recorded at Fons Van Dyck? Then you have the right to have your data erased.
4. Right to file a complaint
You have the right to file a complaint with the Personal Data Authority if you find that Fons Van Dyck is not dealing properly with your data.
5. Right to stop data use (objection)
Don´t want Fons Van Dyck to use your personal data? Then you have the right to stop their use.
These rights can be exercised via fons.vandyck@bbdo.be, sending along a copy of your ID document where the passport photo, the numbers at the bottom of the passport, ID document number and BSN [citizen service number] are made illegible. We will try to respond within one week.
Duties
Fons Van Dyck processes personal data on the basis of a legitimate interest, namely a commercial interest. E.g. offering the newsletter or answering questions sent to Fons Van Dyck by e-mail. Your data will never be sold to third parties.
The data that are obliged to be provided are the minimum necessary data for offering the services. Your e-mail address, for example, is necessary so as to be able to send the newsletter. If these obligatory data are not provided, Fons Van Dyck cannot offer the service in question.
Should it be necessary to share data that you have communicated to Fons Van Dyck with parties other than the ones mentioned above (e.g. for offering a service), your consent for this will be requested first.
Fons Van Dyck reserves the right to disclose the data when this is legally required or when Fons Van Dyck deems this to be justified in order to fulfil a legal request/process or in order to protect the rights, property or security of Fons Van Dyck. In so doing we always strive to respect your right to privacy as much as possible.
Do you still have questions? Don´t hesitate to contact us via the following contact details.
Fons Van Dyck
fons.vandyck@bbdo.be
Scheldestraat / Rue de l´Escaut 122, B-1080 Brussels
Cookies
1. Types of cookies used
A cookie is a small text file that is installed in the browser of your computer or on your mobile device when you consult a website. Thanks to this file, the website in question can remember e.g. your navigation preferences.
The following cookies are used on www.fonsvandyck.be:
- Cookies to remember the information on your characteristic data for use during a following visit to our website. Amongst other things, these cookies assure an optimal surfing comfort, e.g. by pre-inserting data in forms, and offer the possibility to present personal messages and offers. These so-called ´permanent cookies´ remain on your device until they expire or until they are deleted.
2. How to disable cookies
If you disable the cookies, it is possible that certain parts of the fonsvandyck.be website will not work properly.
You can at any time disable the storage of cookies on your computer or mobile device by changing the privacy settings of your web browser. Below you will find the procedure to be followed for the most commonly used web browsers:
- Internet Explorer: select ´Delete browsing history´ in the ´Tools´ menu and tick the box ´Cookies´. To automate this setting, select ´Internet options´ in the ´Tools´ menu and tick the box ´Delete browsing history on exit´, under the ´General´ tab.
- Mozilla Firefox: select ´Clear recent history´ in the ´Tools´ menu and tick the box ´Cookies´. To automate this parameter, in the menu bar click on the ´Tools´ menu and activate the option ´Never remember history´ in the drop-down menu under ´Privacy´.
- Google Chrome: select ´Settings´, then ´Privacy´ and tick the box ´Block third-party cookies and website data´.
- Safari: click in the ´Preferences´ window on the ´Privacy´ part and tick the box ´Always´ at ´Block cookies´.
Consult the Help heading of your web browser for additional explanations about removing cookies.
Contact data
Fons Van Dyck
fons.vandyck@bbdo.be
Scheldestraat / Rue de l´Escaut 122, B-1080 Brussels
Purpose of data
Personal data are collected by www.fonsvandyck.be for a number of purposes. These are explained below.
1. Sending newsletters
Fons Van Dyck sends out newsletters by e-mail. These newsletters are intended to share knowledge. Your last name, first name and e-mail address are collected via the form intended for this purpose on the website of Fons Van Dyck.
2. Making contact
If you contact Fons Van Dyck via the website, your data will be collected. However, in this form we only ask for the data necessary in order to be able to contact you in turn, such as your last name, first name and e-mail address.
3. Analytics
The website of Fons Van Dyck collects your data in order to improve the website. This is done with Google Analytics. These data are anonymous and thus are not associated with your personal data. E.g. information such as how long your website visit lasted, or the pages that you frequently visit.
All data are processed solely with your explicit consent or in order to execute the contracts that are concluded, or because processing is necessary for getting back into contact with you in order to respond to your message.
Recipients
The data that Fons Van Dyck receives and processes are managed by means of:
1. Mailchimp
The newsletters are sent with Mailchimp. When you sign up for the newsletter, your e-mail address, last name and first name are automatically saved on the list intended for this purpose within Mailchimp.
2. Weebly
The website and back-ups of the website are hosted by Weebly. Data that you leave behind on the website of Fons Van Dyck are stored on the servers of Weebly.
Storage period
Your data are retained for a longer time by Fons Van Dyck, but never longer than is necessary for the performance of activities, unless we are obliged to preserve your data longer on the basis of a legal provision.
1. Sending newsletters
Your e-mail address, last name and first name are stored in Mailchimp. The storage of your data is for an unlimited period. You can unsubscribe whenever you wish via the link provided at the bottom of the newsletters, or by sending an e-mail to fons.vandyck@bbdo.be.
2. Making contact
When you contact Fons Van Dyck by e-mail, the data that you send along, such as your last name, first name and e-mail address, are stored on the mail server. These e-mails are kept for a maximum of two years.
3. Analytics
The data which Analytics collects on the website are anonymous, thus not associated with your name, company or e-mail address. These data are kept for an unlimited period within Google Analytics.
Security
No physical copies are made of your personal data. Your data are only managed in the above-mentioned systems and software.
The personal data that are managed by Fons Van Dyck or by the earlier-mentioned third parties are only accessible via the above software and are protected with a password and, where possible, with a two-step verification. As part of this two-step verification a code is generated by the software and sent to Fons Van Dyck. This code must be used during the login process. The devices that open your data are themselves also locked with a password and/or fingerprint. The number of devices that have access to your data is limited to only the necessary devices. In addition, your visit to our website is protected by an SSL certificate. This means that your connection with the website of Fons Van Dyck is private. You recognise this security by the little green lock before the URL.
Your rights
1. Right to access
You have the right to retrieve your data which are recorded and retained at Fons Van Dyck at any time. You can do so by sending an e-mail to or telephoning Fons Van Dyck. You will then receive an overview of your data.
2. Right to rectification
Your data are incorrect? Or they´ve changed? You have the right to have them corrected by Fons Van Dyck. You can adapt your data regarding the newsletter via the URL intended for this purpose provided at the bottom of each e-mail.
3. Right to erase data
No longer want your data to be recorded at Fons Van Dyck? Then you have the right to have your data erased.
4. Right to file a complaint
You have the right to file a complaint with the Personal Data Authority if you find that Fons Van Dyck is not dealing properly with your data.
5. Right to stop data use (objection)
Don´t want Fons Van Dyck to use your personal data? Then you have the right to stop their use.
These rights can be exercised via fons.vandyck@bbdo.be, sending along a copy of your ID document where the passport photo, the numbers at the bottom of the passport, ID document number and BSN [citizen service number] are made illegible. We will try to respond within one week.
Duties
Fons Van Dyck processes personal data on the basis of a legitimate interest, namely a commercial interest. E.g. offering the newsletter or answering questions sent to Fons Van Dyck by e-mail. Your data will never be sold to third parties.
The data that are obliged to be provided are the minimum necessary data for offering the services. Your e-mail address, for example, is necessary so as to be able to send the newsletter. If these obligatory data are not provided, Fons Van Dyck cannot offer the service in question.
Should it be necessary to share data that you have communicated to Fons Van Dyck with parties other than the ones mentioned above (e.g. for offering a service), your consent for this will be requested first.
Fons Van Dyck reserves the right to disclose the data when this is legally required or when Fons Van Dyck deems this to be justified in order to fulfil a legal request/process or in order to protect the rights, property or security of Fons Van Dyck. In so doing we always strive to respect your right to privacy as much as possible.
Do you still have questions? Don´t hesitate to contact us via the following contact details.
Fons Van Dyck
fons.vandyck@bbdo.be
Scheldestraat / Rue de l´Escaut 122, B-1080 Brussels
Cookies
1. Types of cookies used
A cookie is a small text file that is installed in the browser of your computer or on your mobile device when you consult a website. Thanks to this file, the website in question can remember e.g. your navigation preferences.
The following cookies are used on www.fonsvandyck.be:
- Cookies to remember the information on your characteristic data for use during a following visit to our website. Amongst other things, these cookies assure an optimal surfing comfort, e.g. by pre-inserting data in forms, and offer the possibility to present personal messages and offers. These so-called ´permanent cookies´ remain on your device until they expire or until they are deleted.
2. How to disable cookies
If you disable the cookies, it is possible that certain parts of the fonsvandyck.be website will not work properly.
You can at any time disable the storage of cookies on your computer or mobile device by changing the privacy settings of your web browser. Below you will find the procedure to be followed for the most commonly used web browsers:
- Internet Explorer: select ´Delete browsing history´ in the ´Tools´ menu and tick the box ´Cookies´. To automate this setting, select ´Internet options´ in the ´Tools´ menu and tick the box ´Delete browsing history on exit´, under the ´General´ tab.
- Mozilla Firefox: select ´Clear recent history´ in the ´Tools´ menu and tick the box ´Cookies´. To automate this parameter, in the menu bar click on the ´Tools´ menu and activate the option ´Never remember history´ in the drop-down menu under ´Privacy´.
- Google Chrome: select ´Settings´, then ´Privacy´ and tick the box ´Block third-party cookies and website data´.
- Safari: click in the ´Preferences´ window on the ´Privacy´ part and tick the box ´Always´ at ´Block cookies´.
Consult the Help heading of your web browser for additional explanations about removing cookies.