Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15 October 2026
1. Introduction
At THE PEOPLE PLEASER, personal connections are at the heart of everything we do. Respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information are an important part of that commitment.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you visit our website or contact us.
We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Who We Are
THE PEOPLE PLEASER is a personal brand operated by Katrien De Bauw, based in Belgium.
For the purposes of this website, Katrien De Bauw is responsible for the processing of personal data described in this Privacy Policy.
Contact details
Katrien De Bauw
THE PEOPLE PLEASER
Email: hello@thepeoplepleaser.be
Website: www.thepeoplepleaser.be
Country: Belgium
For any questions about your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect personal data when you voluntarily contact us through our website or communicate with us directly.
This may include:
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Your name
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Your email address
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Information you provide in our contact form or subsequent correspondence
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The date and time of your enquiry
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Any additional information you voluntarily share when discussing a potential project, collaboration or request
Our website and its service providers may also process technical information necessary to operate, secure and maintain the website.
Depending on the technologies enabled, this may include IP addresses, browser information, device information and website usage data.
Please avoid including sensitive personal information in your initial enquiry unless it is necessary.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
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To respond personally to enquiries and requests
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To explore potential projects, ideas, experiences and collaborations
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To communicate with you about matters you have contacted us about
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To prepare or discuss potential professional arrangements
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To maintain the functionality and security of our website
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To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not automatically add people who contact us to a newsletter or promotional mailing list.
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data only where there is an appropriate legal basis under the GDPR.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
Pre-contractual measures: where processing is necessary to respond to a request concerning a potential agreement or project.
Legitimate interests: where processing is necessary to respond to general enquiries, maintain relevant correspondence, protect our website or manage our professional activities, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
Legal obligations: where processing is required to comply with applicable laws.
Consent: where consent is required for particular activities, such as certain non-essential cookies or similar technologies.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
6. Website Hosting and Service Providers
Our website is created and hosted using Wix.
Information submitted through our contact form may be stored within Wix's systems and sent to our designated email inbox.
We may use trusted service providers to support website hosting, communications, security and the administration of our activities.
Where relevant, these providers process personal data under applicable contractual and data protection arrangements.
We share personal data only where necessary for a legitimate purpose, to comply with the law or with your appropriate authorisation.
7. Sharing Information With Third Parties
THE PEOPLE PLEASER may explore opportunities involving external professionals, organisations or potential collaborators.
We do not automatically share the personal information contained in your enquiry with those parties.
Where sharing information is necessary to explore or arrange a potential collaboration, we will consider the nature of the information, the purpose of the disclosure and the applicable legal basis. Where required, we will obtain your consent.
Any separate project or professional engagement may be subject to its own contractual and privacy arrangements.
8. International Data Transfers
Some of the technology and service providers supporting our website may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where such transfers occur, they must be carried out in accordance with applicable data protection requirements, including appropriate safeguards where required.
These may include adequacy decisions or approved contractual safeguards.
9. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal data submitted through our contact form for a maximum of 12 months from the date of the last relevant communication, unless a longer retention period is necessary for an ongoing project, a legitimate legal purpose or compliance with applicable law.
The retention period depends on the nature of your enquiry, any subsequent correspondence or professional relationship, and applicable legal requirements.
When personal data is no longer necessary, we will delete it or take appropriate steps to anonymise it, unless continued retention is legally required.
10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you may have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your personal data
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Request restriction of processing
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Object to processing based on legitimate interests
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Request data portability where applicable
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Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
These rights are subject to the conditions and exceptions provided by applicable law.
To exercise your rights, please contact:
We will respond in accordance with the applicable legal deadlines.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority:
www.dataprotectionauthority.be
11. Cookies and Similar Technologies
When visiting our website, cookies may be placed on your computer or mobile device. A cookie is a small text file stored in your browser by a website's server when you visit a website. Cookies do not necessarily identify you directly.
First-party cookies are technical cookies used by the website you are visiting. Their purpose is to ensure that the website functions properly and efficiently.
You can configure your internet browser to refuse cookies, notify you when a cookie is being installed, or delete cookies that have already been stored on your device.
12. Data Security
We take reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Our website service providers also implement security measures intended to protect the information processed through their platforms.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
13. External Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites or third-party platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they access.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, activities, technology or applicable legal requirements.
The most recent version will be made available on this website, together with its latest revision date.
15. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
THE PEOPLE PLEASER
Katrien De Bauw
hello@thepeoplepleaser.be
www.thepeoplepleaser.be