Last updated: October 2025
Introduction
Factory Forty (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website factoryforty.be or use our services.
This policy applies to all users of our website and clients of our business center and event space services.
Information we collect
Information you provide to us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out contact forms or inquiry forms
- Register your company through our services
- Book meeting rooms or event spaces
- Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
- Schedule a visit to our facility
- Request information about our services
This information may include:
- Name and surname
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name and details
- Billing and payment information
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information automatically collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referral source
- Device identifiers
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our services
- Process your bookings and reservations
- Manage company registration services
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes
- Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations
- Legal obligation: When we must comply with legal requirements
- Legitimate interests: When we have a legitimate business interest, provided your rights and freedoms are not overridden
Cookies
Our website uses cookies – small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser when you visit our website.
Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
- Marketing cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes
Cookie management
We use CookieYes, a cookie consent management plugin, to help you control your cookie preferences. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept or reject.
You can also configure your browser to be notified when you receive a cookie and decide whether to accept or reject it. You can delete cookies already stored on your device at any time. However, refusing certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
To modify your cookie preferences after your initial visit, you can click on the cookie settings link available on our website or clear your browser cookies and revisit the site.
Data sharing and disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: Third parties who assist us in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, email service providers)
- Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
- Contact information: Retained while you remain a client or until you request deletion
- Booking and transaction records: Retained for accounting and legal purposes (typically 7 years)
- Marketing data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Your rights under GDPR
As a data subject in the European Union, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restriction: Request limitation of processing
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to object: Object to certain types of processing
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
International data transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Belgium or the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Children’s privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed of any changes.
contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Factory Forty
Forest, Brussels, Belgium
Email: he***@**********ty.be
Phone: +32 2 430 24 22
Supervisory authority
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority:
Data Protection Authority (APD/GBA)
Rue de la Presse 35, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)2 274 48 00
Email: co*****@*****ba.be
Website: www.dataprotectionauthority.be