Purpose of the Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is established to inform users of the website pouwels-mbt.com, owned and operated by Pouwels Mb Technology, about the following:

• The personal data collected by the website
• How this data is used
• Access to this data
• The rights users have regarding their data
• The policy regarding the use of cookies

This privacy policy operates alongside the general terms and conditions of pouwels-mbt.com.

Applicable Laws
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), this privacy policy is subject to the following principles:

Personal data must be:

• Processed lawfully and transparently;
• Collected for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a way incompatible with these purposes. Pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, storing and processing data for archival purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research, or statistical purposes is not considered incompatible with the initial purposes;
• Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which they are processed;
• Accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date. All reasonable steps will be taken to correct inaccurate data in relation to the purpose for which it was collected;
• Retained in a form that allows identification of the data subject for no longer than necessary for processing purposes;
• Processed in a manner that ensures security, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental or deliberate loss, destruction, or damage.

Processing of collected data is lawful only if at least one of the following conditions is met:

• The data subject has given consent for one or more specific purposes;
• Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, or for pre-contractual measures requested by the data subject;
• Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which Pouwels Mb Technology is subject;
• Processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of any natural person;
• Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest by Pouwels Mb Technology;
• Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or a third party, unless overridden by the interests, rights, or fundamental freedoms of the data subject.

Consent
By using pouwels-mbt.com, users consent to:

• All terms included in this privacy policy;
• The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this policy.

Personal Data Collected
While browsing pouwels-mbt.com, various personal data may be collected, such as IP addresses. By providing your name, email address, phone number, or any other information via email or forms on the website, you consent to this data being collected.

No additional data will be collected without prior notification.

Processing of Collected Data
Personal data collected on pouwels-mbt.com is only processed for the purposes specified in this privacy policy and/or relevant pages on the website. Collected data will not be used for other purposes.

Sharing of Personal Data

• Employees: Information may be disclosed to employees of Pouwels Mb Technology only to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this policy.
• Personal data may also be shared:
  • If required by law;
  • If required for legal proceedings;
  • To protect the legal rights of Pouwels Mb Technology.

Outside of the situations described above, personal information will never be disclosed or shared with third parties.

Storage and Protection of Personal Data
Pouwels Mb Technology does not retain personal data longer than necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected.

User Rights
In accordance with Chapter 3, Articles 12–23 of the GDPR, users of pouwels-mbt.com have the following rights regarding their personal data:

• Right of access
• Right of rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object

To exercise any of these rights, access, modify, or delete your data, you may contact our publication manager:
Sébastien Malchaire – info@pouwels-mbt.com

Cookie Policy
A cookie is a file stored on a user’s hard drive while browsing a website. Cookies allow the collection of data on user browsing habits to provide a better user experience.

pouwels-mbt.com uses both first-party and third-party cookies.

Changes to the Privacy Policy
To remain compliant with the law or reflect changes in our data management practices, this privacy policy may be updated regularly. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our data collection and processing practices.

Contact
Sébastien Malchaire – info@pouwels-mbt.com