{"id":114411,"date":"2026-05-04T17:34:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T15:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cirqueplus.be\/?page_id=114411"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:25:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:25:28","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cirqueplus.be\/en\/privacybeleid\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row first_row_programma row-container\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/cirqueplus.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/praktisch-bg-scaled.png);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-attachment: scroll;background-size: cover;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"row single-top-padding single-bottom-padding no-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-single desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap titel_header\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text single-slide-opposite animate_inner_when_almost_visible el-text-split\" ><h1 class=\"font-501705 fontsize-119862 fontheight-179065 text-color-214837-color font-obs\" data-style=\"normal\" data-weight=\"500\" data-font=\"Athletics-Medium\"><span class=\"heading-text-inner\"><span class=\"split-word word1\"><span class=\"split-word-flow\"><span class=\"split-word-inner\">Privacy Policy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-single desktop-hidden tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><div class=\"font-501705 fontsize-158953 fontheight-123973 font-weight-500\" ><span>Brugge Plus vzw attaches great importance to your privacy. We believe it is important that you understand what data we collect, why we do so and what rights you have.<br \/><\/span><span>We always process your data with care, according to GDPR\/AVG (General Data Protection Regulation) legislation.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>1. Who is responsible for your data? <\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Brugge Plus vzw<\/strong> is a data controller for all data collected through our websites, newsletters, forms or promotions.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Contact: <\/strong><br \/><\/span><span>Brugge Plus vzw<br \/><\/span><span>Lange Vesting<br \/><\/span><span>8200 Bruges<br \/><\/span><span>info@bruggeplus.be<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>2. What data do we collect? <\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><p>We only collect data necessary to provide our services correctly.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Data you provide yourself: <\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>Name and first name<\/li><\/span><span><li>Email address<\/li><\/span><span><li>Optional: age, zip code, interests<\/li><\/span><span><li>Data you enter on forms (e.g. newsletter, subscriptions, contact)<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Data collected automatically:<\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>IP address<\/li><\/span><span><li>Browser and device data (smartphone, tablet, computer)<\/li><\/span><span><li>Pages visited and click behavior<\/li><\/span><span><li>Origin of your visit (e.g., via search engine or link)<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p>This is done through <strong>cookies<\/strong>. These are only used for statistical purposes and to improve our website.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>3. Why do we process your data?<\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><p>We process your data for clearly defined purposes:<\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>Newsletters and communication about our events (such as Cirque Plus).<\/li><\/span><span><li>Improvement of our website and services (statistical analysis, user convenience).<\/li><\/span><span><li>Event organization (registrations, practical communication).<\/li><\/span><span><li>Legal obligations, when applicable.<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p>We always process your data based on one of these legal grounds:<\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>your permission (upon newsletter subscription)<\/li><\/span><span><li>Our legitimate interest (website optimization)<\/li><\/span><span><li>performance of an agreement (e.g., registration or participation)<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>4. How long do we keep your data?<\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><p>We store your data <strong>no longer than necessary<\/strong> for the purpose for which they were collected.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe<\/li><\/span><span><li>Registration forms: until the event is administratively completed<\/li><\/span><span><li>Website statistics: limited in time and anonymized where possible<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p>Would you like us to delete your data? You can always do so (see point 8).<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>5. Do we share your information with others?<\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><p>We never sell or rent your data.<br \/><\/span><span>Data is shared only with:<\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>IT services or web administrators who provide technical support for our website and databases<\/li><\/span><span><li>Mailing services for sending newsletters<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p>These parties work on behalf of Brugge Plus and may not use your data for their own purposes.<\/p><\/span><span><p>We store data only within the EU, under secure, GDPR-compliant conditions.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>6. How do we secure your data?<\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><p>Your data is stored in a highly secure environment. We use technical and organizational measures to prevent misuse, loss or unauthorized access.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>7. Cookies<\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><p>Our website uses cookies to:<\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>collect statistics<\/li><\/span><span><li>improve your user experience<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p>You can always disable cookies through your browser settings.<br \/><\/span><span>A detailed cookie overview can be found in our <strong>cookie statement<\/strong>.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>8. What are your rights?<\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><p>You have the following rights under the GDPR:<\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>Right of access: you may know what data we keep.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Right of correction: you can have incorrect data corrected.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Right to erasure: you can ask for your data to be erased.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Right to restriction: you can ask to temporarily pause processing.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Right to object: to processing based on legitimate interest.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Right to portability: you can have data transferred.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Right to withdraw your consent (for newsletters).<\/li><\/span><span><li>Unsubscribing is easy via the link under each newsletter or by emailing cirqueplus@bruggeplus.be<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>9. Complaints<\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><p>Not satisfied with how we handle your data?<br \/><\/span><span>Then you can contact us, or file a complaint with:<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Data Protection Authority (GBA).<\/strong><br \/><\/span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be\">www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be<\/a><\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>10. Changes to this privacy statement.<\/strong><\/p><\/span><span><p>We may update this statement from time to time. You will always find the most recent version on our website. The date at the bottom is updated each time the text changes.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Last updated: April 30, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quad tablet-hidden mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-single desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-1\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Privacybeleid Brugge Plus vzw hecht veel belang aan je privacy. 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