Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit The Art of Design website (the “Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with the Site, you may share personal details such as:
Name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Message content (contact form)
Shipping address (pre-order or inquiry)
b. Payment Information
Pre-order payments are processed securely through external providers such as Stripe.
We never store your credit card details on this Site.
c. Technical Information
Like most websites, we collect data automatically:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on the Site
General location (region-level, not precise)
This helps us maintain the Site’s performance and improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data for the following purposes:
Processing your pre-order
Replying to your inquiries or messages
Sending updates related to the book launch
Improving the Site’s content and functionality
Ensuring a secure and smooth browsing experience
We do not sell your data with third parties for advertising.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:
maintain session functionality
improve website performance
understand how visitors engage with the content
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Doing so may affect some features of the Site.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information only in the following cases:
a. With trusted service providers
For example:
Payment processors (Stripe)
Hosting providers (Framer, Webflow, or equivalent)
Email communication services
These partners use your information solely to fulfil the purpose agreed (e.g. process payment, send confirmation).
b. To comply with legal obligations
If required by law or official authorities.
c. With your explicit permission
For example, when you request an introduction or collaboration.
We do not share, sell, or distribute your information for marketing.
5. Data Storage & Security
Your information is stored securely using reputable service infrastructure.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from:
unauthorized access
misuse
alteration
loss
disclosure
Although no system can guarantee absolute security, we maintain industry-standard safeguards.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
comply with legal requirements
maintain accurate records
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
7. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not intended for use by individuals under 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent for communications
Request a copy of your stored data
Object to certain forms of data processing
To request any of these rights, simply email us at:
📧 info@tomasdebruyne.com
9. International Users
If you are accessing the Site from outside the EU or Belgium, please note that your information may be transferred and stored in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect changes in the Site, services, or applicable regulations.
The “Last updated” date above indicates the most recent modification.
Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, data usage, or your rights, please contact:
Tomas De Bruyne
📧 info@tomasdebruyne.com
🌍 www.tomasdebruyne.com
📍 Bruges, Belgium