Privacy Policy (Kerben & Sterney consulting BV)

Last updated: 20 January 2026
Website: kerbensterney.consulting

1) Controller

Kerben & Sterney consulting BV
Broeke 227A, 9600 Ronse, Belgium
Company/VAT: BE0772.692.694
Privacy contact: kersten@kerbensterney.consulting

We are the data controller for the personal data described below.

2) What data we process

A) Website/technical data (via Squarespace)

When you visit our website, Squarespace (our platform/hosting provider) may process:

  • IP address and approximate location (city/region),

  • device/browser and log information,

  • pages viewed and interactions,

  • cookie identifiers (if cookies are enabled).

If you consent to Squarespace Analytics & performance cookies, Squarespace uses them to produce website analytics for us.

B) Contact data

If you contact us (e.g., via email or website form if enabled): name, email address, and the content of your message.

C) Client / supplier data (if you work with us)

Contact details, contract/project information, invoices, and business communications necessary to deliver services.

3) Purposes and legal bases

PurposeExamplesLegal basisRun and secure the websitesecurity, troubleshooting, preventing abuseLegitimate interest (security/operations)Analytics (Squarespace Analytics)audience measurementConsent (where required via cookie settings) Respond to inquiriesreplying to messages, schedulingLegitimate interest and/or steps before a contractDeliver servicesconsulting deliveryPerformance of a contractLegal/admin obligationsbookkeeping, tax/accountingLegal obligation

4) Cookies

See our Cookie Policy for details on cookies and how to manage consent. Squarespace provides a cookie banner with options including “decline all” / manage preferences (depending on configuration).

5) Recipients (who we share data with)

We may share personal data with:

  • Squarespace (website hosting/platform and analytics provider),

  • IT and email service providers used to operate our business,

  • professional advisers (e.g., accountant),

  • authorities where legally required.

6) International transfers

Squarespace may process/transfer personal data outside the EEA (including the United States). Squarespace states it relies on EU Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers to third countries, including the US.
(You can also consult Squarespace’s Data Processing Addendum and Privacy Policy.)

7) Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed:

  • Inquiries: typically up to 24 months after last contact (unless a contract follows).

  • Client/supplier records: for the period required by applicable legal/accounting rules.

  • Website logs: for a limited period needed for security/troubleshooting.

  • Cookie preferences: stored for limited durations as indicated in the Cookie Policy.

8) Your rights

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, and (where applicable) data portability. You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact: kersten@kerbensterney.consulting

9) Complaints (Belgian authority)

You can lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD/GBA).

10) Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy; we’ll update the “Last updated” date accordingly.