Practical guide
GDPR and websites in Belgium
The GDPR applies to almost every website that collects data, even if only through a contact form. Here are the essentials to check.
Mandatory information
In Belgium, a business website must state, among other things, the identity of the operator, their address, their company number (BCE) and, where applicable, their VAT number, as well as a means of contact. This information is usually found in the legal notice.
The privacy policy
It explains what data you collect, why, on what legal basis, how long you keep it, who you share it with (hosting provider, email marketing tool, etc.) and how people can exercise their rights. The supervisory authority in Belgium is the Data Protection Authority (DPA).
Cookies and trackers
Non-essential cookies (audience measurement, advertising, embedded videos and social media) require free, prior consent, which must be as easy to refuse as to accept. The simplest approach is to do without them when they serve no purpose: ouibel.com uses no advertising cookies and no audience measurement.
Forms and security
Only ask for the data you need, protect your forms against spam without trackers, encrypt exchanges (HTTPS) and choose GDPR-compliant web hosting. This guide is for information purposes only and does not replace legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
In brief
Does a small showcase website need to comply?
Yes, as soon as it collects data (forms, email) or sets non-essential cookies.
Are your websites compliant?
Our websites are delivered with legal pages, HTTPS, GDPR-compliant hosting and no unnecessary trackers; the operator's identity is for you to complete.
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