📋 Introduction

BMCB.CLUB (Belgische Meteo Club Belge) attaches great importance to the protection of your personal data and is committed to respecting your privacy.

This privacy policy informs you about how we collect, use, protect and retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Belgian legislation.

👤 1. Data Controller

The data controller is:

🗂️ 2. Data Collected

We only collect data necessary to provide our services:

Type of data Purpose Legal basis
First name, last name Identification and communication Consent / Contract
Email address Communication, newsletter Consent / Contract
Postal address Sending documents (membership) Consent / Contract
Meteorological data Network sharing, statistics Consent
Browsing data Website improvement Consent (cookies)

🎯 3. Processing Purposes

Your personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

  • Membership management: Processing your membership application and managing your member account
  • Communication: Responding to your questions via our contact form
  • Newsletter: Sending meteorological information and news (with your consent)
  • Service improvement: Anonymous statistical analysis of website usage
  • Compliance with legal obligations: Data retention to meet legal requirements

📤 4. Data Recipients

Your personal data is intended exclusively for:

  • BMCB.CLUB team: Administrators and data controllers
  • Our hosting provider: OVH SAS (France) - for technical hosting only
  • Payment service providers: If you subscribe to a paid membership (secure payment)

We do not sell, rent or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes.

⏱️ 5. Retention Period

Your data is retained for the following periods:

Type of data Retention period
Membership data Duration of membership + 3 years
Contact forms 1 year after last interaction
Newsletter Until unsubscription + 6 months
Analytical cookies 13 months maximum
Connection logs 12 months (legal obligation)


Upon expiration of these periods, your data is permanently deleted or anonymized.

✊ 6. Your Rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

How to Exercise Your Rights?

To exercise any of these rights, contact us by email at helpdesk@bmcb.club specifying:

  • Your identity (first name, last name, email)
  • The right you wish to exercise
  • A copy of an identity document (for verification)

Response time: We commit to responding to you within a maximum period of one month.

🛡️ 7. Data Security

BMCB.CLUB implements all appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Accidental loss or destruction
  • Misuse or disclosure
  • Unauthorized modification

These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Restricted access to data (authentication)
  • Regular backups
  • Secure hosting (OVH certified)

🍪 8. Cookies and Trackers

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and perform visit statistics.

8.1 Types of Cookies Used

Cookie type Purpose Duration Consent
Technical cookies Website functionality Session Mandatory
Analytical cookies Anonymous statistics 13 months Optional
Preference cookies Remember choices 12 months Optional

8.2 Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

  • Via our cookie banner: During your first visit
  • Via your browser settings: Consult your browser's help

Note: Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.

🌍 9. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Your personal data is hosted within the European Union (France - OVH SAS).

In principle, we do not transfer your data outside the EU. If such a transfer were to occur (for example, using third-party tools), we would ensure that:

  • The country benefits from an adequacy decision from the European Commission, or
  • Appropriate safeguards are in place (standard contractual clauses)

👶 10. Data of Minors

Our services are not specifically addressed to minors under 16 years of age.

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us immediately at helpdesk@bmcb.club so that we can delete this information.

⚖️ 11. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that the processing of your personal data by BMCB.CLUB is not compliant with the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian supervisory authority:

📝 12. Policy Modifications

BMCB.CLUB reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time to reflect:

  • Changes to our services
  • Legislative or regulatory changes
  • Recommendations from supervisory authorities

Any substantial modification will be notified to you by email or via a visible announcement on the website at least 30 days before it comes into effect.

The date of last update is indicated at the bottom of this page.

We encourage you to regularly consult this page to stay informed about how we protect your data.

📞 13. Contact and Questions

For any questions concerning this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us: