Protection of personal data

Privacy Policy

This statement describes how Dr Jos De Vogelaer processes and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and applicable Belgian legislation.

Data controller

Dr Jos De Vogelaer – Psychiatrist
Address: Rue du Moulin 1, 1357 Hélécine
Company number (KBO): 0764.792.837
E-mail: jdevogelaer@gmail.com

Collection of personal data

We collect personal data when you:

  • browse the pages of https://www.josdevogelaer.be.
    When a link directs you to another website, online application, or social network, the privacy policies of those services apply;
  • contact us by e-mail, telephone, or text message.

This website complies with the Code of Medical Ethics of the Belgian Order of Physicians and processes personal data strictly in accordance with professional secrecy and medical deontology.

Legal bases and purposes of processing

We collect and process personal data in order to:

  • inform you;
  • answer your questions;
  • handle your files and records.

We also collect and process data anonymously:

  • for statistical and quality purposes to improve our services;
  • to reply to you in your preferred language.

Processed data

Personal data is collected and processed automatically in the following cases:

  • Visiting the site: IP address.
  • Contact via e-mail, telephone, or SMS: name, first name, e-mail address, telephone number, and language preference provided by you.
  • Exchange of e-mails, phone calls, or text messages: metadata associated or not with these communications.

Use of cookies

Browsing the site https://www.josdevogelaer.be may lead to the installation of cookies on your computer. A cookie is a small text file stored on your computer or mobile device when visiting a website. It allows the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as language, font size, and display settings) for a certain period.

Cookie used:

  • has_js: a functional cookie used to determine whether JavaScript is enabled in your browser.

You can manage and/or delete cookies at any time. For more information, see aboutcookies.org. If you choose to block cookies, some website features may not function correctly.

Data retention

  • IP address: 24 months
  • Cookies: session duration
  • E-mail, phone, or SMS exchanges: 5 years

In exceptional cases (e.g. legal proceedings), your personal data may be retained longer.

Security

Dr Jos De Vogelaer ensures the security, integrity, and confidentiality of your personal data. Appropriate physical, technical, and organisational measures are in place to protect against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or alteration.

Your rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • right of access;
  • right to rectification or completion;
  • right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”);
  • right to restrict processing;
  • right to object.

To exercise these rights, please send an e-mail to jdevogelaer@gmail.com, including a copy of your ID (showing only your name and signature). Your request will be handled within 30 calendar days.

Complaints

If you believe your personal data has been processed unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (DPA):

Data Protection Authority (DPA)
Drukpersstraat 35 – 1000 Brussels
E-mail: contact@apd-gba.be
Website: www.dataprotectionauthority.be

Contact

For any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact:
jdevogelaer@gmail.com