Fourtold Privacy Policy
INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Belgian data protection laws.
This policy applies to personal data processed by Fourtold, whether collected through our website, communications, events, client engagements, or any other interactions.
WHO WE ARE/DATA CONTROLLER:
Fourtold Belgium SRL
Registered Address: Avenue des Arts 47, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Company registration: BE0760592440
Data Controller for Fourtold: Matthew Willis, Founding Partner & CEO
Email: matthew.willis@fourtold.eu
Phone: +3226153600
We determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data and are responsible for ensuring your data is processed lawfully and transparently.
PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Contact and identification data:
- Name, email address, phone number, job title, organisation.
- Professional contact details when you engage with us as a client, partner, or stakeholder.
- Payment details.
Communications data:
- Information you send to us via forms, email, or messaging.
Usage data:
- Technical data collected automatically when you visit our website (e.g., IP address, device/browser type), used to improve services.
Other data:
- Any information you voluntarily provide in the course of events, consultations, or service delivery.
HOW WE COLLECT DATA?
We collect personal data:
- Directly when you provide it (e.g., website form, email, event registration)
- Automatically when you use the website (cookies/analytics)
- From third parties where necessary to fulfil our services (e.g., referrals, partners)
PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING
We process your personal data for legitimate and necessary purposes including:
PURPOSE |
DATA CATEGORY |
LEGAL BASIS |
|
Communicating with you |
Contact details; messages |
Performance of a contract; legitimate interest |
|
Managing client engagements |
Contact, professional data |
Performance of a contract |
|
Website analytics and improvement |
Technical/usage data |
Legitimate interest |
|
Marketing communications (when consent given) |
Contact details |
Consent |
We will only use personal data where we have a lawful basis (e.g., consent, contract, performance, legitimate interest).
SHARING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We may share your personal data:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., IT support, email services) acting as processors under contract
- With authorities when required by law
- With partners where you have given consent or for service delivery
We do not share or sell personal data to third parties.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Criteria for retention include:
- Duration of our engagement or relationship
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Business needs (e.g., record keeping)
After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
COOKIES AND WEBSITE TRACKING
Our website use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and analyse usage. You will be informed via a cookie banner, and where required, consent will be obtained.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”) where applicable
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: matthew.willis@fourtold.eu
DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
TRANSFER OUTSIDE THE EEA
When we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) in accordance with GDPR.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We reserve the tright to update this Privacy Policy. The latest version will be published on our website with an updated effective date.
GET IN TOUCH
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
FOURTOLD
Matthew Willis
Founding Partner & CEO
Email: matthew.willis@fourtold.eu
Address: Avenue des Arts 47, 1000 Brussels, Belgium