Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

At Bout Last Week, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Belgian data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Bout Last Week

Dieter Vanhove

Kwaadham 105

9000 Ghent, Belgium

hello@boutlastweek.com

VAT: KBO 0781.317.677

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact information (name, email address) when you contact us
  • Communication data (messages, inquiries) when you reach out to us
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type) collected automatically for website functionality

3. Purpose of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide our services
  • To communicate with you about projects and proposals
  • To ensure the proper functioning and security of our website
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis

We process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent (for contact form submissions)
  • Legitimate interest (for website functionality and security)
  • Contractual necessity (for providing our services)
  • Legal obligation (for compliance requirements)

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Contact information is typically retained for the duration of our business relationship plus 5 years for legal compliance purposes.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access - You can request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification - You can request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure - You can request deletion of your data ('right to be forgotten')
  • Right to restriction - You can request limitation of processing
  • Right to data portability - You can request transfer of your data
  • Right to object - You can object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Right to withdraw consent - You can withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with service providers who assist us in operating our website, but only to the extent necessary and under strict confidentiality agreements.

9. International Transfers

Your data is primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit):

Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit (GBA)

https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

hello@boutlastweek.com