Privacy policy
Last updated: 23 January 2026
Huysman Architects (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and applicable Belgian data protection rules. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and your rights.
Who is responsible for processing your data?
Data Controller: Huysman Architects
Contact person: Stephanie Huysman (architect)
Email: stephanie@huysmanarchitects.com
Telephone: +32 (0) 497 87 15 61
Addresses:
Duinenwater 2, 8300 Knokke-Heist, Belgium
What personal data do we process?
Because our website does not use a contact form, we only process personal data when you contact us directly or when you browse the website.
When you contact us by email or phone
Name
Email address
Phone number
Any information you provide in your message (e.g. project details)
When you visit our website
IP address (or part of it)
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time of visit
Technical logs for security and performance
We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health data). Please do not share sensitive information unless necessary.
Why do we process personal data and on which legal basis?
We process personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
Legal basis: legitimate interest and/or steps prior to entering into a contractTo provide our architectural services
Legal basis: performance of a contractTo comply with legal obligations (e.g. accounting and invoicing)
Legal basis: legal obligationTo secure and improve our website
Legal basis: legitimate interest (security and stability)
How do we collect your data?
We collect personal data:
Directly from you when you contact us by email or phone
Automatically when you browse the website (technical information)
Do we share your data with third parties?
We do not sell your personal data.
Your data may be processed by trusted service providers that help us operate our website and communication systems (such as hosting and email providers). They only process data on our instructions where required.
We may also share data when legally required (e.g. with authorities).
International transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.
How long do we keep your data?
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Emails and enquiries: typically up to 24 months after last contact, unless needed longer for legal claims or ongoing collaboration
Client/project-related information: for the duration of the project and as required afterwards for administrative and legal purposes
Accounting data: retained according to legal retention obligations
Technical logs: retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting
Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure basic functionality and security.
If analytics or marketing cookies are used, we will request your consent via a cookie banner (where legally required).
Your rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (in certain cases)
Restrict processing (in certain cases)
Object to processing (where applicable)
Withdraw consent (only where processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, contact: stephanie@huysmanarchitects.com
Complaints
If you have concerns, you can contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD/GBA)
Rue de la Presse 35, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Email: contact@apd-gba.be
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, and disclosure.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.