Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice

Last updated: 2026-03-03

1. Who we are

This website is operated by Brand Technica (portfolio and consultancy website).

Data controller: Wouter Schroeven
Contact for privacy requests: Please use the contact form on this website and select the topic “Privacy” (or mention “GDPR request” in your message).

2. What personal data we process
A) Data you provide

When you submit a form, we may process:

  • Name
  • Bussiness name (when provided)
  • Email address
  • Message subject
  • Message content
  • Any other information you choose to include
B) Technical and security data

When you visit the site, we may process basic technical information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device information
  • Date and time of access
  • Basic logs needed for security and site operation
3. Why we process your data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries and requests submitted through the website
  • Operating, securing, and maintaining the website
  • Preventing spam and abuse of forms
  • Handling legal obligations when applicable
4. Legal basis

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases under GDPR:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) when you voluntarily submit information through a form
  • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) for website security, fraud prevention, and spam protection
  • Contract necessity (Article 6(1)(b)) if processing is necessary for providing services or entering into an agreement
  • Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)) where required by applicable law
5. Google reCAPTCHA

This website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms against spam and abuse.

Provider: Google Ireland Limited (and in some cases Google LLC and its infrastructure).
reCAPTCHA may process information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device signals
  • Interaction signals used to detect automated abuse

Purpose: spam prevention and website security
Legal basis: legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

Google’s processing is governed by Google’s policies:

6. Sharing of data

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data only with service providers needed to operate the site, such as:

  • Webflow (website hosting and form handling)
  • Google (reCAPTCHA)

These providers may act as processors or independent controllers depending on the service.
We select service providers that offer appropriate safeguards in line with applicable data protection legislation.

7. International transfers

Some providers may process data outside the European Economic Area.

Where international transfers occur, appropriate safeguards may be used, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

8. Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact form submissions: typically up to 24 months, unless a collaboration follows or a longer retention is needed for legitimate reasons (for example ongoing communication).
  • Client-related communications: retained for the duration of the collaboration and as required by applicable legal obligations.
  • Technical/security logs: retained for a limited period in accordance with operational and security requirements.

We delete or anonymize data when it is no longer needed.

9. Your rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct your data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing (where applicable)
  • Data portability (where applicable)
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

How to exercise your rights: Use the contact form on this website and mention “GDPR request”.
We respond within one month, with the possibility to extend by up to two additional months when legally allowed.

Complaints

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (GBA/APD):
https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

Cookie Notice

11. Cookies and similar technologies

This website uses only essential and security-related technologies necessary for:

  • Basic website functionality
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Form protection (including reCAPTCHA-related technologies)

We do not intentionally place marketing or advertising cookies.

12. Managing cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please consult your browser’s help documentation for instructions.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

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