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Privacy Statement PortAware

PortAware is deeply committed to protecting personal data and complying with all relevant legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy statement explains transparently how we handle data through this website.

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Data Controller

The data controller for personal data is:
The Directorate-General for Shipping, Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport
Vooruitgangstraat 56, 1210 Brussels
info@​portaware.​be

Purposes of Processing

This website is purely informational in nature. As a rule, no personal data is actively
collected.
If you voluntarily contact us (for example by email), your data will only be processed to:

  • answer your enquiry;
  • provide the information you have requested.

Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data in connection with this website and its associated communication activities is based on Article 6(1)(e) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means that processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest, specifically, running a prevention campaign on corruption among seafarers and port personnel.
For certain technical aspects, such as website management and security, processing may additionally be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

Categories of Personal Data

Depending on your interaction with the website, the following data may be processed:

  • identification data (name, if provided);
  • contact details (email address);
  • the content of your message;
  • technical data necessary for the operation of the website. 

No sensitive personal data is processed.

Retention Period

Personal data is not kept longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was collected:

  • contact details: up to 1 year after your enquiry has been handled;
  • technical data: for the duration of the active session or as technically required.

Recipients of Data

Your data is processed exclusively by the competent departments within the Directorate- General for Shipping of the Federal Public Service Mobility and Public Works.
Your data is not sold or passed on to third parties for commercial purposes.

Use of Cookies

This website uses strictly necessary cookies only. These cookies do not require your consent, but we wish to inform you of this transparently. Further information can be found in our separate cookie policy.

Rights of Data Subjects

Depending on the processing involved, data subjects have a number of rights regarding their
personal data:

  • Right of access and to receive a copy;
  • Right to rectification;
  • Right to object;
  • Right to restriction of processing;
  • Right to erasure;
  • Right to data portability.

You may exercise these rights by contacting: info@​portaware.​be

10. Lodging a Complaint

If you believe your rights are not being respected, you may contact the DPO (Data Protection Officer) of the Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport: dpo@​mobilit.​fgov.​be

You may also lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Data Protection Authority

Rue de la Presse 35

1000 Brussels
https://​www​.dataprotectionauthority​.be/
contact@​apd-​gba.​be