PRIVACY

Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to all processing of personal data carried out by:
Bart Coenaers Photography (Sole Proprietorship / Eenmanszaak)
Ropoortbos 4, 3080 Tervuren, Belgium
Enterprise Number (Enterprise / VAT): BE 0646.935.362
Email: bart@bartcoenaers.com
Phone: +32 479 36 70 27

2. Collection and Purpose of Personal Data

We value your privacy and process personal data in full compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / AVG) and applicable Belgian privacy legislation. Personal data is collected exclusively when you interact with our website, specifically through the inquiry form or direct communication.

The collected data may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Location and details regarding your private commission request

This data is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and evaluate commission requests.
• To communicate regarding scheduled sessions, private viewings, and logistics.
• To fulfill contractual obligations and billing requirements.

We do not operate a newsletter, nor do we collect data for direct marketing or profiling purposes.

3. Data Retention & Confidentiality

Your personal information will never be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes. Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the requested services or to comply with legal and accounting obligations in Belgium.

4. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

5. Your Rights

Under European privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of the personal data held about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request the erasure of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to statutory record-keeping obligations.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly at bart@bartcoenaers.com.

6. Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or studio practices. Last updated: October 2026.