Privacy Policy

Your personal data – What does this mean?

Personal data relates to a living individual who can be identified through this data. Identification can occur solely through the information itself or in combination with other information held by the data controller, or that may come into their possession.

The processing of personal data is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We consider it important that you are aware when you share personal data with us, understand how it is used, and know where to turn with questions or concerns.

 

1. Who is responsible for managing my information?

This website is owned and managed by S.B.E. NV:

S.B.E. t.a.v. DPO
Slachthuisstraat 71
9100 Sint-Niklaas
België
+32 3 777 95 19
BE0418.373.470

We are also the data controller, meaning we decide how and for what purposes your personal data is processed. We are responsible for collecting and properly processing any personal information you provide. We will keep your personal data secure and use it in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws and the terms of this privacy policy.

 

2. What information do we collect?

We also collect usage information on our website through cookies (see section 8). You may visit our website anonymously, and this can be controlled through your cookie preferences.

When you fill out a form on our website or participate in a contest, we may collect, among other things, the following information:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Educational institution, field of study, year of study

  • Bank account number

  • Photos

 

3. Why do we use your information?

We use the information you provide:

  • With your consent:

    • When filling out the registration form for the contest

    • When subscribing to the newsletter

  • For contest purposes:

    • To communicate regarding the contest

    • To evaluate submitted designs

    • To send or pay out prizes

    • To respond to your questions

  • For our legitimate interests:

    • To tailor promotional communication to your profile

    • For promotional purposes related to the contest or SBE

    • For recruitment purposes

    • For statistical purposes when evaluating our services

 

4. How do we protect visitor information?

We implement various security measures to ensure the safety of your personal information. For more information, email privacy@sbe.beor write to:

DPO
Slachthuisstraat 71
9100 Sint-Niklaas
België

 

5. With whom do we share your information?

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal identifying information with external parties without prior notice, except as described below.

We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to comply with the law, enforce our policies, or protect our or others’ rights, property, or safety. Information that does not identify the

 

6. When may we contact you in the future?

We may contact you about our services via email or phone unless you have indicated that you do not wish to be contacted.

To adjust your preferences regarding how we may use your data for direct marketing, contact us at privacy@sbe.be.

 

7. How long do we keep your information?

We retain your information as long as needed for relevant purposes.

Once the information is no longer required, we ensure it is securely removed from our systems.

 

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users, ensuring a better browsing experience and helping us improve the website. For details on the cookies we use and their purposes, please consult our cookie policy.

 

9. How can you access and update your information?

You have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you. To request a copy of some or all of your personal data, email privacy@sbe.be or write to:

DPO
Slachthuisstraat 71
9100 Sint-Niklaas
België

We want to ensure your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or delete incorrect information, limit processing, or stop sharing data with third parties. You also have the right to permanently delete your data from our databases, as long as it is not required to be retained for legal or essential purposes.

 

10. Does this privacy policy apply to linked websites?

Our website may contain links to other websites. This privacy policy only applies to this website. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any linked website you visit.

 

11. How do we keep this privacy policy up to date?

We regularly review our privacy policy and post any updates on our webpage.

This privacy policy was last updated on 14/01/2022.

 

12. Who can you contact with questions about this privacy policy?

For general questions about the SBE Student Challenge, contact info@sbestudentchallenge.be.

For privacy concerns, complaints, or to report data leaks, contact the appointed DPO of SBE NV at privacy@sbe.be . You may also write or visit by appointment at:

DPO
Slachthuisstraat 71
9100 Sint-Niklaas
België