Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Octopus uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website. Topics include:

• What data do we collect?

• How do we collect your data?

• How will we use your data?

• How do we store your data?

• Marketing

• What are your data protection rights?

• What are cookies?

• How do we use cookies?

• What types of cookies do we use?

• How to manage cookies

• Privacy policies of other websites

• Changes to our privacy policy

• How to contact us

• How to contact the appropriate authorities

 

What data do we collect?

Octopus only collects data via cookies. See more details about cookies below. 

 

How do we collect your data?

We collect data and process data when you use or view our website via your browser’s cookies.

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How will we use your data?

Octopus collects your data so that we can:

• Understand how you use our website

• Ensure the website functions properly for users 

 

How do we store your data?

Octopus uses the website building products of Wix. Wix states that the data they manage, which is the only data Octopus collects, “may be stored in data centers located in the United States of America, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan and Israel.” Wix also states that “the security of sensitive data is of extreme importance to Wix and we are 100% committed to data protection. See all the security certifications received by Wix.com.” In addition, Wix provides methods to 1) share website visitors’ data with them and 2) delete website visitor data. Both actions can be completed upon request by contacting Octopus at info@weareoctopus.org. Wix does not provide information regarding how long they typically keep data. 

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For further information, visit:

• https://support.wix.com/en/article/preparing-your-wix-site-for-the-gdpr 

• https://support.wix.com/en/article/gdpr-about-your-customers-data#getting-a-copy-of-your-customers-data 

• https://www.wix.com/about/privacy 

 

Marketing

Octopus currently has no newsletter or email contact list.

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What are your data protection rights?

Octopus wants to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

• The right to access – You have the right to request that Octopus provides copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.

• The right to rectification – You have the right to request that Octopus corrects any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that Octopus completes the information you believe is incomplete.

• The right to erasure – You have the right to request that Octopus erases your personal data, under certain conditions.

• The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that Octopus restricts the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

• The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to Octopus' processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

• The right to data portability – You have the right to request that Octopus transfers the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email: info@weareoctopus.org. 

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Cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our website, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology. For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

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How do we use cookies?

Octopus uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:

• Understanding how you use our website

• Ensuring the website functions properly for users 

 

What types of cookies do we use?

The Octopus website includes the default cookies used by Wix. For further information, visit https://support.wix.com/en/article/cookies-and-your-wix-site.

 

How to manage cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above "cookies" section shares a link which explains how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.

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Privacy policies of other websites

The Octopus website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

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Changes to our privacy policy

Octopus keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 10 January 2025. 

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How to contact us

If you have any questions about Octopus’ privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at info@weareoctopus.org.  

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How to contact the appropriate authority

Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that Octopus has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Website: https://www.dataprotectionauthority.be/citizen 

Email: contact@apd-gba.be 

Address: Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussel