Belgian Cat Fanciers vzw

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Privacy Statement

The Belgian Cat Fanciers vzw (BCF), Kruisstraat 33, B-2570 Duffel, VAT BE 0866.744.092, hereinafter "BCF" or "we", attaches great importance to the protection of your personal data and respects your privacy.

What data do we collect?

We may process the following personal data: - Name and first name - Postal address - Email address and phone number - Bank details (only for payment transactions) - Show participations and title registrations

Cat data

In our online tools (pedigree lookup, inbreeding calculation, lineage data), only cat data is processed: the cat's name and breed. Personal data of the breeder or owner (name, address or contact details) is not made public and cannot be consulted via the website. Data relating to animals does not fall under the GDPR, but BCF handles this data with the appropriate care.

Why do we use your data?

Your data is used exclusively for: - Managing your membership - Processing pedigree applications - Organising our shows - Sending newsletters (with your consent) - Complying with legal obligations

Legal basis

Processing is based on: (1) the performance of a contract (membership, pedigree service), (2) a legal obligation, or (3) your explicit consent.

Retention period

We retain your personal data no longer than necessary, and for a maximum of 5 years after termination of your membership.

Sharing with third parties

We do not sell your data to third parties. Data is only shared with recognised organisations for pedigree purposes, or with service providers bound by a data processing agreement.

Your rights (GDPR)

You have the right to: - Request access to your personal data - Have inaccurate data corrected - Request deletion of your data - Restrict or object to processing - Request data portability - Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority Contact us via the contact page to exercise your rights.

Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse or unauthorised access.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses a limited number of cookies: - taalbcf: stores your language preference. This is a strictly necessary functional cookie. - Session cookies: temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. We do not place tracking or advertising cookies.

Contact

For questions about your privacy or to exercise your rights, contact us via the contact page or in writing: Belgian Cat Fanciers vzw, Kruisstraat 33, B-2570 Duffel.

We reserve the right to amend this statement. Last update: June 2025.