1. Parties and Purpose

Wedding Art by D8 (hereinafter "Wedding Art by D8" or the "Data Controller")
Vizierstraat 26 – 8000 Bruges
 Company number/VAT: 0834541082
Email: weddingartbyd8@gmail.com
Phone: +32 497 3153 06

Wedding Art by D8 sets out this Privacy Policy with the aim of transparently informing users about the website hosted at the following address: www.weddingartbyd8.be (hereinafter the "Site"), and how personal data is collected and processed by Wedding Art by D8.
The term "User" refers to any natural or legal person who visits the Site or communicates with it in any way.

As the Data Controller, Wedding Art by D8 determines the technical, legal, and organizational means and purposes for the processing of the User’s personal data. Wedding Art by D8 undertakes to take all necessary measures to ensure that personal data is processed in accordance with the Act of 30 July 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data (hereinafter the "Act") and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation, "GDPR" or "Regulation").

Wedding Art by D8 is free to choose any natural or legal person who processes users' personal data on its behalf (hereinafter the "Processor"). In such case, Wedding Art by D8 commits to selecting a Processor offering sufficient guarantees regarding the technical and organizational security measures for the processing of personal data in accordance with the Act and the Regulation.

2. Processing of Personal Data

Use of the Site by Users may result in the collection of personal data. This data is processed by Wedding Art by D8, as Data Controller or by service providers on its behalf, in accordance with the Act and the Regulation.

• Personal data is processed by the following means:
• Through automated processes
• Via subscription to the newsletter
• Via access to free downloadable content

3. Purpose of Processing

In accordance with Article 13 of the Regulation, the User is informed of the purposes of the processing:

• To perform the services provided by Wedding Art by D8
• To provide access to free downloadable content
• For marketing purposes
• For newsletters

4. Personal Data That May Be Collected

The User consents to the collection and processing of the following data:

• First and last name
• Address
• Email address
• Mobile phone number
• Allergy information

This data is collected and processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

5. Consent

By accessing and using the Site, the User confirms to have read and agreed to this Privacy Policy freely, specifically, and unambiguously.

Consent is given by actively ticking the checkbox linked to the Privacy Policy. This consent is essential for using certain services on the Site or for entering into a contractual relationship with Wedding Art by D8.

The User acknowledges that their personal data is collected and processed under the conditions set out in this policy. Consent may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to the withdrawal.

6. Retention of Personal Data

In accordance with Article 13(2) of the Regulation, personal data will only be retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and in any case, no longer than 2 years.

7. Data Recipients and Disclosure to Third Parties

Personal data may be disclosed to employees, subcontractors, or vendors of Wedding Art by D8 provided they offer adequate data security and are involved in service provision or marketing activities.

All third-party recipients must comply with this Privacy Policy and process the data only for its intended purposes. Any third-party use for direct marketing or prospecting will require prior, explicit User consent.

8. User Rights

Users may exercise the following rights by contacting weddingartbyd8@gmail.com or by post (with a copy of their ID) to Vizierstraat 26 – 8000 Bruges:

a. Right of Access (Article 15 GDPR)
b. Right to Rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
c. Right to Erasure (Article 17 GDPR)
d. Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18 GDPR)
e. Right to Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR)
f. Right to Object and Automated Individual Decision-Making (Article 21 GDPR)
g. Right to File a Complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority – www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be

9. Cookies

a. General Principles
Cookies are temporary or permanent files placed on the User’s device to enhance future interactions with the Site. Some are essential for operation, others improve the experience. By using the Site, the User consents to the use of cookies.

b. Types and Purposes of Cookies

• Technical cookies: essential for Site functionality
• Analytics cookies: track user behavior to improve the Site
• Functional cookies: remember preferences like language
• Tracking cookies: measure engagement (e.g., Google Analytics)

c. Retention Period

Analytics cookies: stored for 1 year

Functional cookies: active for the session only

d. Managing Cookies
Users can manage or disable cookies via their browser settings. Detailed instructions are provided for all major browsers in the policy.

10. Limitation of Liability of the Data Controller

The Site may link to third-party websites. Wedding Art by D8 is not responsible for their content or GDPR compliance. Children under 16 require parental consent. Wedding Art by D8 is not liable for the collection of data from minors or for inaccurate data provided by them.

Wedding Art by D8 is also not liable for the loss or theft of data due to hacking or viruses.

11. Security

Technical and organizational measures are in place to ensure appropriate data protection based on the risk. Industry-standard encryption is used for data transmission.

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

Wedding Art by D8 reserves the right to modify this policy to comply with legal obligations. Users are encouraged to check it regularly. Updates will be posted on the Site or sent via email.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed exclusively by Belgian law. Disputes fall under the jurisdiction of the courts in the judicial district of the registered office of Wedding Art by D8.

14. Contact

For questions or complaints about this Privacy Policy: weddingartbyd8@gmail.com

Last updated: 29 May 2025