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PRIVACY POLICY (GDPR) 

1. Introduction 

This privacy policy explains how personal data is processed when using this website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Belgian law. 

Respect for privacy and the protection of personal data are a priority. 

 

2. Data Controller 

The data controller is: 

Elisabeth Puistienne 
Member of the Brussels Bar 
 

 

3. Personal data collected 

This website does not automatically collect personal data. 

No tracking, analytics or marketing cookies are used. 

The only personal data that may be processed are those voluntarily provided by you, in particular through direct contact by email or other direct means of communication. 

 

4. Purpose of processing 

Any personal data communicated is processed solely in order to: 

  • respond to a contact or information request, 

  • manage the professional relationship. 

 

5. Legal basis for processing 

The processing of personal data is based solely on the data subject’s consent, in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

Personal data is processed only where it is voluntarily provided by the data subject. 

 

6. Use of artificial intelligence tools 

In the course of professional activities, the data controller may use artificial intelligence tools for legal assistance, research or drafting purposes. 

Such use is carried out in a responsible and controlled manner, in compliance with confidentiality, professional secrecy and data protection obligations. 

Where such tools are used, the data controller endeavours to limit the processing of personal data to what is strictly necessary and to avoid, as far as reasonably possible, the use of identifiable personal data, in accordance with the GDPR and applicable professional rules. 

 

7. Data recipients and transfers 

Personal data: 

  • is not shared with third parties, 

  • is not transferred outside the European Union, unless required by law or subject to appropriate safeguards. 

 

8. Data retention 

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was communicated. 

 
9. Data subject rights 

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the right to: 

  • access your personal data, 

  • rectify inaccurate data, 

  • request erasure, 

  • restrict processing, 

  • object to processing, 

  • data portability (where applicable). 

Requests may be sent to: [professional email address]. 

 

10. Supervisory authority 

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority: 
https://www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be 

 

11. Amendments 

This privacy policy may be updated at any time to reflect legal developments or changes to the website. 

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