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"We," "us," or "our" refers to StarkSmid, located at Zwanestraat 1, 8490 Jabbeke, BE 1006794078. We are considered the data controller for any personal data collected through your use of our website.
This privacy policy only provides information regarding the processing of personal data through our website. For data processing related to our services, please refer to the relevant agreements or contracts.
Our website, www.starksmid.com, is owned and operated by StarkSmid, Karst Desmet. It is hosted by one.com, based in Netherlands. For further information, see section 5 of this privacy policy.
We take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, share, transfer, and use the personal data you provide. It also details your rights regarding your data. Please take the time to read through it.
If you have any questions, comments, or complaints about this privacy policy or our data processing, or if you wish to make a request under section 4, please contact us via:
- Email: info@starksmid.com
This privacy policy was last updated on 21/09/2024.
Personal data refers to any information about an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes data such as your name, email, location, etc., which can be used to identify you directly or indirectly.
We collect personal data for the following purposes:
- If you contact us via the contact form on our website, we use your data to respond to your query via email or phone. Your email address will also be added to our database for newsletters and information about events.
We collect the following categories of personal data:
- Contact details: If you fill out the contact form, we may ask for your name, address, email, phone number, and any other information you provide. Please avoid submitting sensitive information like health data, criminal records, or bank details.
The legal basis for processing your personal data is your consent when you request information or a quote. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, but this does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
Your personal data will only be used for the purposes outlined in section 2.2.
We will not retain your personal data longer than necessary for the specific purpose for which it was collected. The retention period is determined by:
- As long as there is a business relationship with you.
If you withdraw consent or object to the processing of your data and your objection is valid, we will delete your personal data. However, we will retain the necessary data to respect your preferences moving forward.
We are entitled to retain your personal data if required by law, to establish or defend a legal claim, or for evidence purposes.
This section outlines your rights under applicable data protection laws. We have summarized them in an accessible and clear manner.
To exercise any of your rights, send us a written request as described in section 1. We aim to respond within one month. If we need more time or are unable to process your request, we will notify you within this period.
Right of Access
If we process your personal data, you have the right to request access to your data and additional details as outlined in this privacy policy.
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. The first copy is free, but we may charge a reasonable fee for further copies.
Right to Rectification
If your data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request correction or completion based on the purposes of the processing.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data without unreasonable delay if:
- Your data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected for.
- You withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for processing.
- Your data was processed unlawfully.
- Data deletion is necessary to comply with EU or local law.
There are exceptions to this right, including if data processing is necessary:
- To exercise freedom of expression and information.
- For reasons of public intrest, such as public health.
- For legal obligations or claims.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data (i.e., storing it but limiting its use) if:
- You dispute the accuracy of your data ( until we verify its accuracy)
- The processing is unlawful, but your oppose deletion and request restriction instead.
- We no longer need your data, but you require it for legal claims.
- You have objected to the processing (pending verification of our legitimate interests).
Despite restriction, we may still process your data if:
- You give consent.
- It is necessary for legal claims or the protection of another individual's rights.
- It is in the public interest.
We will notify you before lifting any data processing restrictions.
Right to Data Portability
If processing is based on your consent and is automated, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request the transfer of your data to another company if technically feasible.
Right to Object
You have the right to object, based on your specific situation, to the processing of your personal data if the legal basis is:
- The performance of a task in the public interest or the exercise of official authority.
- Our legitimate interests or those of third party.
If you object, we will stop processing your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing.
You have the right to object to the use of your personal data for direct marketing purposes, including profiling. If you do so, we will cease processing your data for these purposes.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe our processing of your personal data violates data protection laws, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in your country. In Belgium, you can contact Gegevensbeschermingsauthoriteit, Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussel (contact@apd-gba.be).
To provide our website, we work with service providers who process and store your data. These include:
- Hosting provider: www.one.com
We may also disclose your data for legal reasons. If required by law, we must comply. Additionally, we may share data to protect someone’s vital interests.
We do not share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.
We ensure that any transfer of personal data to third countries complies with adequate safeguards provided by our service providers.
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We may occasionally update this privacy policy. Since these changes may directly affect you, we will inform you of any updates and seek your consent where required.
