PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: 16 February 2026
1. Data Controller
This website (www.clauwers.com) is operated by:
Blue Earth Explorers B.V.
Vleminckstraat 3
2000 Antwerpen
Belgium
VAT BE 0838.949.139
Email: info@blueearthexplorers.com
Blue Earth Explorers B.V. acts as the data controller for the processing of personal data described in this policy.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
A. Information You Provide
When you:
• Submit a contact form
• Inquire about services, editions or collaborations
• Subscribe to a newsletter
We may collect:
• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any information voluntarily provided
Legal basis for processing:
• Consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
• Legitimate interest (responding to inquiries)
• Pre-contractual steps (requests related to services or purchases)
B. Automatically Collected Data
When visiting the website, certain technical data may be collected through cookies or analytics tools, including:
• IP address (where possible anonymised)
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the website
This data is used for website functionality, security, and performance optimisation.
3. Purpose of Processing
Personal data is processed solely for:
• Responding to inquiries
• Processing requests related to services, prints or collaborations
• Sending newsletters (if consent has been given)
• Website analytics and optimisation
• Fraud prevention and security
We do not sell, rent, or commercially share personal data with third parties.
4. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal obligations.
• Newsletter data is retained until consent is withdrawn.
• Inquiry-related correspondence may be retained for administrative and legal purposes.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
To operate the website and related services, we rely on trusted third-party service providers:
Website Hosting
This website is hosted by Squarespace, which may process technical and hosting-related data in accordance with its privacy policy.
Email Communications
Newsletter subscriptions and email communications are managed via Mailchimp (Intuit Inc.). Mailchimp may process personal data outside the European Economic Area under appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Payment Processing
Online payments are processed through Stripe and PayPal. These providers act as independent data controllers for payment processing and apply their own privacy policies.
Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with GDPR requirements.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact: info@blueearthexplorers.com
7. Cookies
This website uses cookies to ensure functionality and improve user experience.
Types of Cookies Used:
• Essential cookies – Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies – Used to analyse website traffic and performance
• Marketing cookies – Used for integration with external platforms (if applicable)
Non-essential cookies are placed only after obtaining user consent via the website’s cookie banner. Users may modify or withdraw consent at any time.
Disabling certain cookies may affect website performance.
8. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.
9. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is processed outside the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are applied in accordance with GDPR.
10. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy & Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests:
Blue Earth Explorers B.V.
Email: info@blueearthexplorers.com