Privacy Policy

ADS Industries (showcase website accessible at blackbee.dev) attaches great importance to the protection of your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The content is written clearly and transparently to be understandable by all visitors to the site.

Data Collection

We collect personal data when you use our contact form. This data is provided directly by you and includes:

     
  • First name and last name – to identify you and respond personally.
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  • Email address – to correspond with you and send you a response.
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  • Phone number – if you wish to be contacted by phone for faster follow-up.
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  • Message – the content of your request or comment, which you freely compose.

No other personal data is collected directly on the site apart from this contact form. In particular, we do not collect sensitive information through this channel. When you complete and send the form, you do so voluntarily and consent to provide us with this information so that we can process your request.

Use of Data

The data collected via the contact form is used exclusively to respond to your requests and to provide you with the information or assistance you seek. Specifically, we use your contact details and the content of your message to:

     
  • Answer your questions or requests: by email or phone, depending on the contact method you indicated.
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  • Ensure follow-up: we may contact you again to ensure that your request has been satisfied or to gather your feedback regarding our services.
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  • Improve our services: the information provided can help us better understand your needs, correct technical bugs, or improve the site’s functionality. In this context, the ADS Industries website may transmit certain information to the company Blackbee (see “Data Sharing” section below), which assists us in the technical maintenance and improvement of the site.

We will never use your personal data for purposes other than those described above without your explicit consent. In particular, we do not send any unsolicited newsletters or commercial communications, unless you have expressly requested it or if such a feature is implemented later (for example, through a possible future partnership with an emailing service such as Mailchimp – which will be subject to separate information and consent when the time comes).

Data Controller

The data controller for personal data collected on the ADS Industries website is Blackbee. Blackbee, represented by Mroue Fadi, is responsible for ensuring respect for privacy and the security of your data in connection with the use of this site.

Blackbee Contact Information (Data Controller):

     
  • Address: Weihoek 6B b1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium.
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  • Legal Representative: Mr. Fadi Mroue.

Blackbee acts as the data controller, meaning that this company determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data collected on blackbee.dev. It ensures that the processing carried out complies with the applicable data protection regulations.

Retention Period

Your personal data is retained indefinitely. This means that we will keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned in this privacy policy. For example, we may keep a history of our communications to better assist you with future requests, or to keep track of technical improvements made thanks to your feedback.

Although the retention period is indefinite, we commit not to retain your data beyond what is necessary. You also have the option to request the deletion of your data at any time (see “User Rights” section below) and we will then proceed with this deletion unless there is a legal obligation to retain it longer. We may also periodically clean our database to delete outdated or no longer relevant information with respect to the processing purposes.

Data Sharing

No external third-party services are currently involved in the processing of your personal data. Your data is not sold, rented, or exchanged with third-party entities for commercial purposes. The information you entrust to us via the ADS Industries website is primarily for internal use.

However, to ensure the proper functioning of the site and the improvement of our services, some of your data may be communicated to Blackbee, our technical partner and data controller. In practice, this means that:

     
  • The Blackbee team may have access to contact form data to correct technical bugs, analyze reported problems, or improve site functionalities.
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  • Blackbee may use this information in an aggregated manner to help us improve our services, for example, by identifying the most requested features or understanding difficulties encountered by users.

Apart from Blackbee, no other recipient has access to your personal data, with the exception of our eventual subprocessors directly involved in the operation of the site (for example, the site host who may technically process connection data, or, in the future, an email sending service if we implement newsletters). If in the future we collaborate with Mailchimp or an equivalent service for managing our email communications, we will update this policy and ensure that your data is only transferred to that service after you have been informed and, if applicable, your consent has been obtained.

Finally, your data could be disclosed if required by law (for example, as part of a legal obligation, a judicial or administrative request). Aside from these regulatory cases and the trusted partners mentioned, we do not share your personal data with third parties.

User Rights

As a user of the site and data subject, you have all the rights provided by the GDPR to maintain control over your personal information. Your rights include, but are not limited to:

     
  • Right of access: You can ask us to confirm whether we hold data about you and obtain a copy, as well as information on the purposes of processing.
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  • Right to rectification: If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can demand that it be corrected or completed.
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  • Right to erasure (right to be forgotten): In certain cases, you can request the deletion of your data, for example, if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent (when consent was the legal basis for processing).
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  • Right to object: You have the right to object at any time, for reasons relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on our legitimate interest. You can also object to direct marketing (for example, if we were to send you commercial communications one day, which is not currently the case without your explicit consent).
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  • Right to restriction of processing: You can request to freeze the use of your data (without deleting it) in certain situations, for example, while a dispute over the accuracy of your data is being resolved.
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  • Right to data portability: You can request to receive your personal data that you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or to transmit it to another data controller when technically feasible.
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  • Right to withdraw your consent: Where the processing of your data is based on your consent (for example, if you have consented to receive a newsletter), you can withdraw this consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before such withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, simply contact us (see “Contact” section below). We may ask you to provide proof of identity to secure access to your data during such requests. We will endeavor to respond to you as soon as possible and no later than the one-month period provided by law (subject to a possible two-month extension for complex requests, in accordance with Article 12 of the GDPR).

If, after contacting us, you believe that your rights have not been respected, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. As the site is managed from Belgium, the competent authority is the Data Protection Authority (DPA) in Belgium. You can contact the DPA or the data protection authority in your country of residence within the European Union.

Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses cookies only within the framework of the Google Analytics tracking tool. A cookie is a small text file saved on your device (computer, smartphone, etc.) during your visit, which allows certain information to be remembered. Here’s what you need to know about cookies and tracking on blackbee.dev:

     
  • Google Analytics: This service, provided by Google, helps us analyze our site’s traffic and understand how visitors navigate our pages. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as IP address (which can be anonymized), device type, browser used, pages viewed, visit duration, etc. This Browse data is only analyzed in an aggregated and anonymous manner – we cannot personally identify you through these statistics. They are used solely to improve the content and usability of the site based on its use.
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  • Absence of other tracking cookies: Apart from Google Analytics cookies, no other tracking or advertising cookies are used on this site. We do not use targeted marketing or advertising profiling tools. Therefore, there are no third-party cookies aimed at offering you personalized advertising or tracking your activity on other sites.
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  • Cookie consent: Upon your first visit, you are informed of the presence of Google Analytics cookies. By continuing to use the site without configuring your browser to block them, we consider that you consent to the use of these cookies. However, if you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can disable cookies at any time via your browser settings (you can delete or block cookies from your browser’s privacy options). Note that disabling audience measurement cookies will not affect your experience on the site; all site functionalities remain accessible. Google also offers an opt-out module (browser extension) if you wish to disable data collection by Google Analytics on all sites you visit.

In summary, the tracking implemented on ADS Industries is minimal and respectful of your privacy. It aims solely to obtain general visit statistics. No tracking data is shared with other entities outside of Google (which provides the Analytics tool) and Blackbee (which analyzes these statistics to improve the site), and this data is not used to target you individually.

Minors

The ADS Industries website is accessible to minor users. We want to clarify two important points about this:

     
  • Appropriate content: The site contains no illegal, shocking, or inappropriate content for a young audience. The information and documents presented (including catalogs of body shop equipment and tools) are professional/technical in nature and are not offensive. Thus, Browse our site is safe from a content perspective, regardless of your age.
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  • Protection of minors: Although our site is accessible to all, the protection of minors’ data is particularly important to us. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, in accordance with the GDPR and applicable laws. If you are a minor and wish to use our contact form, we recommend that you do so with the authorization or under the supervision of a responsible adult. In the event that we are informed that a minor under the age of 13 has provided us with personal data without parental authorization, we will take the necessary measures to delete this data from our systems.

In any case, the privacy rules described in this policy apply equally to minor and adult users. Minors also have the same rights over their data (with the assistance of their legal representative to exercise them if necessary).

Contact

For any questions regarding the protection of your data or to exercise your rights, you can contact us via the dedicated privacy email address: info@adsindustries.be. This address is available for any request for additional information, complaint, or suggestion regarding personal data.

If you prefer, you can also write to us by postal mail to the attention of the data controller (Blackbee) at the following address: Blackbee – Privacy Department, Weihoek 6B b1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium. Please specify in your letter that it is a request concerning the privacy policy of the ADS Industries website to facilitate the processing of your request.

Thank you for your trust. By visiting the ADS Industries website and providing us with your data, you accept the practices described in this privacy policy. We are committed to evolving it according to legal or technical changes, and any updates will be published on this same page. We therefore invite you to consult it periodically. In the event of a major change, we may also inform you through the contact methods we have available. Your privacy is paramount to us, and we strive to protect it in accordance with current legislation and best practices.