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🔐 Privacy Policy

 

Last updated: 05/07/2025

At Bart Andries – Ceremony Leader & Funeral Officiant, we take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information. We fully comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable within the European Union.

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1. What personal data do we collect?

Depending on the context of your request, we may collect the following information:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Home address

  • Details shared during preparation of a ceremony (e.g. family structure, life story of the deceased)

  • Content of your message via the contact form or email

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2. How do we collect your data?

We collect your personal information in the following ways:

  • When you contact us through the contact form on the website

  • When you communicate with us by email or phone

  • During in-person or online meetings with you or your family

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3. Why do we collect this information?

Your data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your questions or requests

  • To prepare and personalise the funeral ceremony

  • To communicate practical arrangements and send documents

  • For invoicing and administrative purposes

We only collect what is strictly necessary, and never for commercial resale or external marketing.

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4. How do we store and protect your data?

Your personal data is stored securely on a password-protected system, accessible only by Bart Andries. We take all reasonable precautions to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

Data is stored only as long as necessary for the intended purpose. Personal files related to a ceremony are deleted no later than five years after the date of the service, unless legal obligations require otherwise.

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5. Do we share your information?

Your information is never shared with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

Data may be shared only:

  • With your permission

  • If required to execute part of the ceremony (e.g. a printed order of service)

  • If legally required by an authority

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6. Communication with visitors

We may contact you to:

  • Schedule or confirm appointments

  • Send draft texts or final versions for the ceremony

  • Respond to questions or requests

You will not receive newsletters or promotional messages from us unless explicitly requested.

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7. Data relating to minors

This website and our services are not directed at children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental or guardian consent.

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8. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or update inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or limit data processing

  • Request a copy of your data (data portability)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the details below.

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9. Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices. The latest version is always available on this page.

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10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is used, please don’t hesitate to contact:

Bart Andries
📧 bart@voorganger.be
📍 Nieuwpoort, Belgium

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