The Belgian Acupunctors Federation (BAF), located at Zamenhoflaan 5, 2900 Schoten, attaches great importance to the protection of your personal data.
In this Privacy Policy, we aim to provide clear and transparent information about how we handle personal data. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and therefore handle your personal data with due care.
BAF complies with all applicable privacy and data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Why do we process personal data?
BAF processes personal data for the following purposes:
- Publishing the personal data of BAF members on the website, allowing patients to find and learn more about affiliated acupuncturists.
- Sending newsletters and invitations to participate in BAF activities.
We limit the processing of personal data to the information that is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.
2. What personal data do we process?
Depending on the circumstances, BAF may process the following personal data:
- Last name
- First name
- Practice address
- Telephone number
- Email address
3. Disclosure to third parties
The information you provide to us may be shared with third parties when this is necessary to fulfil the purposes described above.
BAF uses external service providers for, among other things:
- Providing and hosting our online environment and website.
- Managing and distributing newsletters and invitations.
BAF does not disclose personal data to other parties with whom no data processing agreement has been concluded.
We make the necessary arrangements with parties that process personal data on behalf of BAF to ensure that your personal data is adequately protected.
We do not disclose your data to other third parties unless this is legally required or permitted. Personal data may also be shared with third parties if you have provided us with written consent to do so. You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.
According to this Privacy Policy, BAF does not transfer personal data to parties located outside the European Union.
4. Consent and security
Where consent is required for the processing of personal data, we will ask for your explicit consent.
BAF takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of personal data and to protect it against unlawful processing.
5. Retention period
BAF retains personal data for no longer than five years after its last use.
6. Security of personal data
BAF has implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unlawful processing.
These measures include:
- Individuals who have access to personal data on behalf of BAF are required to maintain confidentiality.
- Our systems are protected by usernames and passwords.
- We create backups of personal data so that it can be restored in the event of physical or technical incidents.
- We regularly test and evaluate our security measures.
- Our staff are informed about the importance of protecting personal data.
7. Your rights
You have the right to access your personal data and to request the correction or deletion of personal data that we hold about you.
For questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
8. Complaints
If you have a complaint regarding the processing of your personal data, we ask that you first contact BAF directly.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
BAF may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be announced on our website.
Belgian Acupunctors Federations (BAF)
Zalmenhoflaan 5
2900 Schoten
info@acupunctuur-baf.be
Company: BE0847292525
Account number: BE54 0682 1547 3197
The original document was last updated on 22 May 2018.