Privacy Policy
The following privacy policy applies to all site visits, transactions, and agreements with Athena vzw, Koniklijkelaan 37 b2, 2600 Berchem, Belgium, BE0408606659
Version: October 2025 – version 1.2
We respect the privacy of visitors to our website and ensure that the personal information you provide to us is treated confidentially. Below you can read exactly how we do this and which personal data we collect from you for what purposes.
Use of personal data
When using our website, we obtain certain information from you, which may include personal data. We store and use only the personal data that you provide directly, in connection with the service you requested (for example, via the contact form or to create an account), or of which it is clear at the time of submission that it is provided to us for processing. We will not use your personal data for other purposes unless you have given prior consent or we are permitted or required to do so by law.
Purposes of use
To serve you optimally, it is necessary for Athena vzw to store your personal data in certain cases. Athena vzw uses your personal data for:
- providing access to our website or applications;
- fulfilling agreements, transactions, and services;
- relationship management, including contacting you upon request;
- gaining insight into the use of our website;
- product and service development;
- setting strategy and policy;
- making online offerings more relevant by showing advertising tailored to your interests;
- if necessary, detecting unlawful behavior related to Athena vzw, its affiliates, and employees.
Description of personal data
For the above purposes, we will process the following personal data from you:
- Name and address data;
- gender;
- email address;
- (mobile) phone number;
- IP address;
- technical browser information;
- cookie ID;
- click and browsing behavior;
Retention periods
We do not retain your personal data longer than necessary to achieve the purposes described in this privacy and cookie statement.
Confidentiality & disclosure to third parties
We handle your personal data confidentially. The personal data we collect via our website will not be shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. Furthermore, we will not provide your data to other parties unless you have given prior consent, it is necessary for fulfilling the agreement, or we are permitted or required to do so by law.
Data security
Athena vzw employs diligent security procedures to protect the data processed, including preventing unauthorized parties from accessing this data unintentionally. We ensure that only necessary personnel have access to your data and that access to your personal data is shielded.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to monitor website visits.
Cookies are small information files that can automatically be stored on or read from your device (including PC, tablet, or smartphone) when visiting a website. This happens through the web browser on the device. The information a cookie collects about your use of the website may be transferred to secure servers of Athena vzw or a third party.
We use cookies on our website to:
- enable website functionalities and protect the website (technical or functional cookies);
- analyze website usage and improve the website accordingly (analytical cookies);
FULL DESCRIPTION OF COOKIES
Technical or functional cookies
The primary purpose of cookies is to save you time and effort. For example, if you customize a web page to your personal preferences or navigate within a website, cookies remember the chosen settings and preferences for future use. When you visit the website later, previously entered information can be retrieved by the cookies, allowing you easy access to website functions as you had previously set them.
Analytical cookies
Additionally, this website uses cookies to keep statistics so we can gain insight into website usage and the effectiveness of our campaigns.
Enabling and disabling cookies
You can choose whether or not to accept cookies. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but usually, you can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies if desired (consult your browser’s help page for exact instructions). If you choose not to accept cookies, you may not be able to fully use interactive features of this website or other sites you visit.
Deleting cookies
Most cookies have an expiration date, meaning they automatically expire after a certain period and no longer record your site visits. You can also choose to manually delete cookies before their expiration. For more information, consult your browser's manual.
Links to other third-party websites
Our web pages contain links to other websites. This privacy and cookie statement does not apply to third-party websites linked to from our site. We cannot guarantee that these third parties handle your personal data reliably or securely. We therefore recommend reading the privacy policies of those websites before using them.
Your legal rights
You may request access from Athena vzw to the data stored about you. You can also request Athena vzw to correct, transfer, supplement, or delete this data. You can do so by contacting us via the email form, sending an email to info@naturisme-athena.org, or calling us at +32 (0)3 239 12 87.
Changes to this privacy and cookie statement
We reserve the right to adjust this privacy and cookie statement. Changes will be published on our website. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed of any changes.
Data Protection Authority
Of course, we are happy to assist if you have complaints about the processing of your personal data. Under privacy legislation, you have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority regarding our processing of your personal data.