Privacy policy
Updated on May 28, 2026
1. Parties and Purpose
Aurélie Hennevaux (hereinafter “Aurel’in the Wild” or the “Data Controller”)
Rue Albert Mockel 12/102, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
VAT / Company number: ________
Business Register: Nivelles
Email: contact@aurelinthewild.com
Phone: +32 489 33 52 22
Aurel’in the Wild establishes this Privacy Policy to transparently inform Users of the website hosted at the following address: www.aurelinthewild.com (hereinafter the “Site”), about how personal data is collected and processed by Aurel’in the Wild.
The term “User” refers to any individual or legal entity who visits or interacts in any way with the Site.
In this regard, Aurel’in the Wild determines all technical, legal, and organizational means and purposes of the processing of Users’ personal data. Aurel’in the Wild undertakes to take all necessary measures to ensure that personal data processing complies with the Belgian Law of 30 July 2018 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data (hereinafter the “Law”) and the European Regulation of 26 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (hereinafter the “Regulation”).
Aurel’in the Wild is free to choose any natural or legal person who processes personal data on its behalf (hereinafter the “Processor”). Where applicable, Aurel’in the Wild undertakes to select a Processor providing sufficient guarantees regarding technical and organizational security measures in accordance with the Law and the Regulation.
2. Processing of Personal Data
Use of the Site may result in the collection of personal data. The processing of such data by Aurel’in the Wild, as Data Controller, or by service providers acting on its behalf, shall comply with the Law and the Regulation.
Personal data will be processed by Aurel’in the Wild for the purposes listed below:
- responding to contact requests
- website traffic analysis and statistics
- ensuring website security and proper functioning
3. Purpose of Processing Personal Data
In accordance with Article 13 of the Regulation, the purposes of personal data processing are communicated to the User as follows:
- responding to contact requests
- analyzing website traffic and improving the website
- ensuring website security and proper functioning
- managing cookies and user preferences
4. Personal Data That May Be Processed
The User consents, when visiting and using the Site, to Aurel’in the Wild collecting and processing, under the terms and principles described in this Privacy Policy, the following personal data:
- first and last name
- email address
- content of messages sent through the contact form
- IP address
- browsing data and cookies
- username or display name
- comments posted on the blog
- IP address associated with comments
5. Consent
By accessing and using the Site, the User declares that they have read and freely, specifically, knowingly, and unambiguously agreed to the processing of their personal data, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Consent is given through a positive action whereby the User checks a box linking to the Privacy Policy. This consent is a necessary condition for certain operations on the Site or for entering into a contractual relationship with Aurel’in the Wild. Any agreement between Aurel’in the Wild and a User is subject to acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
The User consents to the processing and collection of their personal data provided on the Site or in connection with services offered by Aurel’in the Wild for the purposes stated above.
The User has the right to withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
6. Data Retention Period
In accordance with Article 13(2) of the Regulation and the Law, personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to achieve the purposes for which it is processed.
In all cases, the retention period does not exceed: 13 months
7. Recipients and Disclosure to Third Parties
Personal data may be transferred to employees, collaborators, processors, or suppliers of Aurel’in the Wild who provide adequate data security guarantees and who cooperate in the marketing or provision of services.
These parties act under the direct authority of Aurel’in the Wild and are responsible for collecting, processing, or subcontracting such data.
Recipients of data shall comply with this Privacy Policy. Aurel’in the Wild ensures that data is processed only for the intended purposes, in a confidential and secure manner.
If data is disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes, the User will be informed in advance and asked for consent.
8. User Rights
At any time, the User may exercise their rights by sending an email to contact@aurelinthewild.com or a postal letter, including a copy of their identity card, to: Rue Albert Mockel 12/102, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
a. Right of Access
The User has the right to access their personal data and obtain information including:
- purposes of processing
- categories of personal data concerned
- recipients of the data
- retention period or criteria used to determine it
- existence of automated decision-making, including profiling
A reasonable fee may be charged for additional copies.
Information will be provided within one month of the request.
b. Right to Rectification
The User has the right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate or irrelevant data.
The Data Controller informs recipients of any correction unless impossible or disproportionate.
c. Right to Erasure
The User has the right to request deletion of personal data under conditions defined by the Regulation.
Where data has been made public, reasonable steps will be taken to inform other controllers to delete links or copies.
This does not apply where processing is required for legal obligations, public interest, or legal claims.
d. Right to Restriction of Processing
The User may request restriction of processing under the conditions defined by the Regulation.
e. Right to Data Portability
The User has the right to receive their data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
f. Right to Object
The User may object to processing based on their situation, including profiling.
In case of objection for direct marketing, data will no longer be processed for such purposes.
g. Right to Lodge a Complaint
The User may lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority:
https://www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be
9. Cookies
The Site uses cookies to distinguish Users and improve browsing experience.
a. General Principles
A cookie is a file stored on the User’s device during browsing.
Cookies may be placed by the Site or third parties.
Some cookies are necessary; others improve experience.
Users may manage cookies via browser settings.
b. Types of Cookies
- Technical cookies (site functionality)
- Statistical cookies (audience measurement)
- Functional cookies (user preferences)
- Tracking cookies (Google Analytics)
c. Retention Period
Cookies are stored for up to 13 months.
d. Cookie Management
Users may disable cookies via browser settings.
Useful links are provided for major browsers.
10. Liability Limitation
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. Aurel’in the Wild is not responsible for their content or compliance.
Parents are responsible for minors under 16.
Aurel’in the Wild is not responsible for data loss due to cyberattacks or viruses.
11. Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to ensure data security.
Encryption technologies are used when appropriate.
12. Changes to the Privacy Policy
Aurel’in the Wild may modify this Privacy Policy to comply with legal obligations. Users are encouraged to review it regularly.
13. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by Belgian law. Any disputes shall fall under the courts of the judicial district of the company’s registered office.
14. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy: contact@aurelinthewild.com
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