HBG Consult
Last updated: February 2025
1. Introduction
HBG Consult (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://www.hbg-consult.be) and interact with our services. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Belgian data protection laws.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Personal Identification Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
- Professional Information (e.g., company name, job title)
- Technical Data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device information, cookies)
- Communication Data (e.g., inquiries, feedback, or correspondence with us)
3. How We Collect Data
We collect data through:
- Direct interactions (e.g., when you fill out contact forms or email us)
- Automated technologies (e.g., cookies, server logs, analytics tools)
- Third-party sources (e.g., business partners, publicly available sources)
4. Purpose of Data Collection
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our advisory services
- To communicate with you regarding inquiries or requests
- To comply with legal obligations
- To analyze and enhance website performance
- To send relevant updates or promotional content (with your consent)
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent (when you subscribe to updates or provide information voluntarily)
- Contractual necessity (to fulfill agreements with you)
- Legal obligations (to comply with laws and regulations)
- Legitimate interests (to improve services and maintain security)
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Service providers assisting us with business operations (e.g., IT support, hosting services)
- Legal authorities if required by law or in response to legal requests
- Business partners when collaborating on services (with your consent)
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal requirements.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a resident of the EU, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal constraints)
- Restrict processing under certain conditions
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Data portability (request transfer of your data to another provider)
- Withdraw consent at any time (if processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at claire.heuberger@hbg-consult.com.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
HBG Consult
Legal Address: 2, avenue des coccinelles, 1170-Brussels, Belgium.
Office Address: 185, chaussée de la Hulpe, 1170-Brussels, Belgium
Email: claire.heuberger@hbg-consult. com
Phone: +32 497 598 042