Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how www.nicolasfruy.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you use our website or interact with our services. This policy complies with the Belgian Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully to understand how we handle your personal data.

2. Who We Are

  • Website Owner: Nicolas Fruy

  • Company Name: Nicolas Fruy BV/SRL

  • Registered Office Address: Avenue des Bouleaux 15 - 1420 BRAINE-L’ALLEUD

  • Company Registration Number (BCE/KBO): BE 0790.408.656

  • Email Address: info@nicolasfruy.com

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data from you:

  • Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, etc.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system, and other similar data collected via cookies and similar technologies.

  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent on each page, and links clicked.

  • Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, or feedback sent via contact forms or email.

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your personal data in the following ways:

  • Directly from you: When you fill out a form, subscribe to a newsletter, or contact us via email.

  • Automatically: Through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our website.

  • From third parties: If you have given permission to share your data with us via social media or other platforms.

5. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services and website functionality

  • To respond to your inquiries, questions, or feedback

  • To personalize your experience on our website

  • To send you newsletters or marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)

  • To analyze website traffic and usage for performance improvements

  • To comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements

6. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent, for example, by subscribing to our newsletter.

  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.

  • Legal Obligation: When we are required to process your data to comply with legal obligations.

  • Legitimate Interest: For purposes such as improving our website, ensuring security, and responding to your inquiries.

7. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party service providers that help us operate our website, such as hosting providers, analytics services, or email marketing platforms.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests.

8. Data Transfer Outside the European Economic Area (EEA)

If your personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure that it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as contractual clauses or the use of service providers that comply with GDPR requirements.

9. How Long We Retain Your Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. The retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the purpose of processing.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances ("right to be forgotten").

  • Right to Restriction: Request the restriction of processing your data under specific conditions.

  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time for data processing based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@nicolasfruy.com.

11. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

12. Use of Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

  • Email: info@nicolasfruy.com

  • Address: Avenue des Bouleaux 15 - 1420 BRAINE-L’ALLEUD

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Autorité de protection des données) if you believe that your data has not been handled correctly.

Belgian Data Protection Authority Contact Details: