Introduction

This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about the personal data which TMG Belgium , with registered office at Bordeauxstraat 4, 2000 Antwerpen, registered with the Register of Legal Entities RPR Antwerpen under number VAT: BE 0697.964.686 (acting as data controller and hereinafter referred to as "We", "Our" and "Us") collects via the website www.tmgbelgium.com (hereinafter the "Website") and by other means such as emails, phone calls, and event registrations. Your use of the Website implies your acknowledgment of this Privacy Policy.

Legal basis

We process your personal data on the basis of your specific consent (Article 6, 1, a of GDPR), on the basis of the necessity to perform an agreement (Article 6, 1, b of GDPR), or on the basis of legitimate interests (Article 6, 1, f of GDPR).

When the processing of your personal data is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw such consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to the withdrawal.

Personal data collected

We collect personal data relating to you (hereinafter "Personal Data") in the following ways:

Through information you provide directly to us: via the contact form on our Website, via email correspondence, via phone calls, via event registration for the MIC Music Industry Summit or other TMG Belgium events, and via any other direct communication with us.

Such Personal Data may include: your first and last name, email address, phone number, company name, event type preferences, and any additional information you choose to share in your message or registration.

Use of Personal Data

Your Personal Data will exclusively be used for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries submitted through our contact form or by email (Article 6, 1, b of GDPR). To process your registration for TMG Belgium events, including the MIC Music Industry Summit and De Grote Drakenshow (Article 6, 1, b of GDPR). To send you information about our events and services, only with your prior consent (Article 6, 1, a of GDPR). To manage our business relationships with clients and partners (Article 6, 1, f of GDPR). To improve our Website and services based on aggregated, anonymised usage data (Article 6, 1, f of GDPR).

We will not use your Personal Data for new purposes unforeseen in this Privacy Policy without first informing you. In case of consent-based activities, we will not process your Personal Data for new purposes without first obtaining your consent.

Special categories of personal data

We do not collect or process any special categories of personal data, including data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data, health data, or data concerning sex life or sexual orientation.

Direct marketing

We will not use your Personal Data for direct marketing purposes without your explicit prior consent. If at any time you decide not to receive promotional information from us, you may opt out free of charge by sending an email to info@tmgbelgium.com with "opt-out" in the subject line, or by using the unsubscribe link provided in any promotional message.

Sharing Personal Data

We will not make your Personal Data available to any third party unless such transfer is necessary for the performance of a contract, authorised by law, or based on your specific consent.

Your Personal Data may be shared with our hosting provider (Squarespace Inc., 8 Clarkson Street, New York, NY 10014, United States) who acts as a data processor on our behalf and processes your data only in compliance with GDPR requirements. Where Personal Data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection legislation

Where Personal Data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Use of cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. This Website uses cookies to improve your experience, store your preferences, and analyse how visitors use our Website.

Necessary cookies

Necessary cookies are required for our Website to function correctly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. We do not use the data they collect for other purposes.

Statistic cookies

Statistic cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting information anonymously. We do not place statistic cookies without your prior consent.

On your first visit to our Website, you will be asked to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time through the cookie banner.

Links to third-party websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites which are not subject to this Privacy Policy. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those websites and accept no responsibility for them. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of all websites you visit.

Storage duration

We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. Contact form submissions and event registration data are retained for a maximum of 2 years after your last interaction with us, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Security and confidentiality

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of the Personal Data we process. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we encourage you to take appropriate security measures yourself.

Children

This Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us at info@tmgbelgium.com.

Your rights

At any time, you may exercise your right to:

Request access to your Personal Data. Request rectification of inaccurate Personal Data. Request erasure of your Personal Data. Object to or request restriction of processing. Request data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, send a request with proof of identity to info@tmgbelgium.com or by post to TMG Belgium, Bordeauxstraat 4, 2000 Antwerpen.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit): Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussels, contact@apd-gba.be, www.dataprotectionauthority.be.

Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your Personal Data, please contact us at info@tmgbelgium.com or by post at TMG Belgium, Bordeauxstraat 4, 2000 Antwerpen.

Effective date and changes

This Privacy Policy is in effect since [DATE TBD]. We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acknowledgment of those changes