Legal Notice
Definitions
Client: Any professional or natural person deemed capable within the meaning of Articles 1123 and following of the Civil Code, or legal entity, who visits the Site covered by these general conditions.
Services and Offerings: The services and offerings provided to Clients by [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be).
Content: All the elements that make up the information available on the Site, including but not limited to texts, images, and videos.
Client Information: Hereafter referred to as “Information,” meaning all personal data that may be held by [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) for managing your account, client relationship management, and for analytical and statistical purposes.
User: Any internet user connecting to and using the aforementioned Site.
Personal Information: “Information that, in any form whatsoever, directly or indirectly, allows the identification of the natural persons to whom it applies” (Article 4 of Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978).
The terms “personal data,” “data subject,” “processor,” and **”sensitive data” have the meanings as defined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR: No. 2016/679).
1. Website Presentation
In accordance with Article 6 of Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004, on Confidence in the Digital Economy, users of the website [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) are informed of the identities of the various parties involved in its creation and maintenance:
Owner:
ASBL Musée belge de la Franc-Maçonnerie
VAT Number: 0442.285.158
73 Rue de Laeken, 1000 Brussels
Publication Manager:
Musée belge de la Franc-Maçonnerie – [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
The publication manager may be a natural or legal person.
Webmaster: infombfm – [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Host:
Bluehost – [https://www.bluehost.com/](https://www.bluehost.com/)
FL 32256 Jacksonville, 888-401-4678
Data Protection Officer:
infombfm – [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
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2. General Terms of Use for the Website and Services
The Website is an intellectual creation protected by the provisions of the Intellectual Property Code and applicable International Regulations. The Client may not, in any manner, reuse, transfer, or exploit for their own benefit any part or entirety of the elements or content of the Website.
Using the website [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) implies full and unconditional acceptance of the general terms of use described below. These terms of use may be modified or supplemented at any time, so users of [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) are encouraged to review them regularly.
The website is normally accessible to users at all times. However, an interruption for technical maintenance may be decided by [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be), which will endeavor to inform users in advance of the dates and times of the intervention.
The website [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) is updated regularly by the responsible team at [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be). Similarly, the legal notice may be modified at any time; it is binding on the user, who is encouraged to consult it frequently to remain informed.
3. Description of Services Provided
The website [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) aims to provide information regarding all activities of the organization. [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) strives to ensure that the information on the website is as accurate as possible. However, it cannot be held responsible for omissions, inaccuracies, or deficiencies in updates, whether caused by its own actions or those of third-party partners who supply such information.
All information provided on the website [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) is for guidance only and is subject to change. Furthermore, the information on [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) is not exhaustive. It is provided with the understanding that modifications may have been made since its publication online.
4. Contractual Limitations on Technical Data
The website utilizes JavaScript technology.
The website cannot be held liable for material damages resulting from the use of the site. Additionally, the user agrees to access the site using up-to-date equipment free from viruses and with a modern, updated web browser. The website [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) is hosted by a provider located within the European Union, in compliance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR: No. 2016/679).
The aim is to provide a service ensuring the highest possible accessibility. The hosting provider guarantees service continuity 24 hours a day, every day of the year. However, it reserves the right to interrupt hosting services for the shortest possible periods, particularly for maintenance, infrastructure improvements, infrastructure failures, or if the Services generate traffic deemed abnormal.
Neither [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) nor the hosting provider can be held liable for network malfunctions, telephone line issues, or computer and telephony equipment failures, particularly those caused by network congestion preventing server access.
5. Intellectual Property and Infringements
[https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) owns the intellectual property rights and holds usage rights over all elements accessible on the website, including but not limited to texts, images, graphics, logos, videos, icons, and sounds. Any reproduction, representation, modification, publication, or adaptation of all or part of the elements on the site, by any means or process, is prohibited without prior written permission from [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be).
Any unauthorized use of the site or any of its elements will be considered an infringement and will be pursued in accordance with the provisions of Articles L.335-2 and following of the Intellectual Property Code.
6. Limitations of Liability
[https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) acts as the publisher of the site and is responsible for the quality and accuracy of the Content it publishes.
[https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damages caused to the user’s equipment during access to the website [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be), resulting either from the use of equipment that does not meet the specifications mentioned in point 4, or from the occurrence of a bug or incompatibility.
[https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) also cannot be held liable for indirect damages (such as loss of business or loss of opportunity) resulting from the use of the website [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be).
Interactive spaces (such as the ability to ask questions in the contact section) are available to users. [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) reserves the right to remove, without prior notice, any content posted in these spaces that violates applicable law in France, particularly with respect to data protection provisions. If necessary, [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) also reserves the right to pursue the civil and/or criminal liability of the user, especially in the case of messages with racist, insulting, defamatory, or pornographic content, regardless of the medium used (text, photography, etc.).
7. Management of Personal Data
The Client is informed about regulations concerning marketing communication, the Law of June 21, 2014, on Confidence in the Digital Economy, the French Data Protection Act of August 6, 2004, as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR: No. 2016/679).
7.1 Data Collection Controllers
For Personal Data collected as part of the creation of the User’s personal account and their navigation on the Site, the data controller is: Musée belge de la Franc-Maçonnerie. [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) is represented by De Rijck, its legal representative.
As the data controller for the personal data it collects, [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) commits to complying with applicable legal provisions. It is the Client’s responsibility to define the purposes of data processing, to provide its prospects and clients, based on the collection of their consent, with full information regarding the processing of their personal data, and to maintain a record of processing activities that accurately reflects the situation. Whenever [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) processes Personal Data, it takes all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the Personal Data in relation to the purposes for which it processes them.
7.2 Purpose of the Collected Data
[https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) may process all or part of the following data:
– To enable navigation on the Site and the management and traceability of the services and offerings ordered by the user: connection and usage data, billing, order history, etc.
– To prevent and combat computer fraud (spamming, hacking, etc.): computer hardware used for navigation, IP address, password (hashed).
– To improve navigation on the Site: connection and usage data.
– To conduct optional satisfaction surveys on [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be): email address.
– To carry out communication campaigns (SMS, email): phone number, email address.
[https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) does not sell your personal data, which is therefore used only when necessary or for statistical and analytical purposes.
7.3 Right of Access, Rectification, and Opposition
In accordance with the applicable European regulations, users of [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) have the following rights:
– Right of access (Article 15 GDPR) and rectification (Article 16 GDPR), to update, complete, block, or delete users’ personal data (Article 17 GDPR), when it is inaccurate, incomplete, ambiguous, outdated, or when its collection, use, communication, or retention is prohibited.
– Right to withdraw consent at any time (Article 13-2c GDPR).
– Right to restrict the processing of users’ data (Article 18 GDPR).
– Right to object to the processing of users’ data (Article 21 GDPR).
– Right to data portability for data provided by users when such data is subject to automated processing based on their consent or a contract (Article 20 GDPR).
– Right to define the fate of users’ data after their death and to choose who [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) should communicate (or not) the data to, from a third party they have previously designated.
Once [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) is aware of a user’s death, and in the absence of any instructions from the user, [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) commits to destroying their data, unless its retention is necessary for proof purposes or to meet a legal obligation.
If the user wishes to know how [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) uses their Personal Data, request corrections, or object to the processing of their data, the user can contact [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) in writing at the following address:
Musée belge de la Franc-Maçonnerie – DPO
73 Rue de Laeken, 1000 Brussels.
In this case, the user must specify the Personal Data they wish [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) to correct, update, or delete, by providing identification (e.g., a copy of an ID card or passport).
Requests for deletion of Personal Data will be subject to the obligations imposed on [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) by law, especially regarding data retention or archiving. Finally, users of [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) have the right to file a complaint with the relevant authorities, https://www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be/citoyen.
8. Incident Notification
[https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) is prohibited from processing, hosting, or transferring the information collected about its Clients to a country outside the European Union or one deemed “inadequate” by the European Commission without first informing the client. However, [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) remains free to choose its technical and commercial subcontractors, provided they offer sufficient guarantees in line with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR: No. 2016/679).
[https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) is committed to taking all necessary precautions to safeguard the security of the information and ensure it is not disclosed to unauthorized persons. However, if an incident affecting the integrity or confidentiality of the Client’s information is brought to the attention of [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be), it will notify the Client as soon as possible and inform them of the corrective measures taken. Furthermore, [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) does not collect any “sensitive data.”
The User’s Personal Data may be processed by subsidiaries of [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) and subcontractors (service providers), exclusively for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Within the scope of their respective responsibilities and for the purposes outlined above, the primary individuals likely to have access to the data of [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) Users are mainly customer service agents.
Despite the efforts made, no transmission method over the Internet and no electronic storage method is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If we become aware of a security breach, we will inform the affected users as quickly as possible so they can take appropriate action. Our incident notification procedures take into account our legal obligations, whether at the national or European level. We are committed to fully informing our clients of any security issues related to their accounts and providing all necessary information to help them meet their own regulatory reporting obligations.
No personal information of the user of the [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) website is published without the user’s knowledge, exchanged, transferred, assigned, or sold to any third party through any medium. Only in the event of the acquisition of [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) and its rights would the aforementioned information be transferred to the potential buyer, who would then be subject to the same obligations regarding the preservation and modification of the data concerning the user of the [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) website.
Security
To ensure the security and confidentiality of Personal Data and Health Data, [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) uses protected networks with standard devices such as firewalls, pseudonymization, encryption, and passwords.
When processing Personal Data, [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) takes all reasonable measures to protect it from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
9. Hyperlinks, “Cookies,” and Internet Tags
The website [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) contains several hyperlinks to other websites, which have been set up with the authorization of [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be). However, [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) does not have the ability to check the content of the websites visited and, as a result, will not assume any responsibility for them.
Unless you decide to disable cookies, you agree that the site may use them. You can disable these cookies at any time for free, knowing that doing so may reduce or prevent access to some or all of the services offered by the site.
9.1. “COOKIES”
A “cookie” is a small information file sent to the user’s browser and stored on the user’s device (e.g., computer, smartphone). This file includes information such as the user’s domain name, internet service provider, operating system, and the date and time of access. Cookies will never harm the user’s device.
[https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) may process the user’s information regarding their visit to the site, such as the pages viewed and the searches conducted. This information helps [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) improve the site’s content and the user’s navigation experience.
As cookies facilitate navigation and/or the delivery of services offered by the site, the user may configure their browser to decide whether or not they wish to accept them. The user can also configure their browser to be prompted to accept or refuse cookies on a case-by-case basis before a cookie is stored.
If the user refuses to allow cookies to be stored on their device or browser, or deletes cookies already stored, their browsing experience on the site may be limited. This could also occur if [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) or one of its service providers cannot recognize, for technical compatibility reasons, the type of browser used, the language and display settings, or the country from which the terminal appears to be connected to the internet.
In such cases, [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) disclaims any responsibility for the consequences related to the degraded functioning of the site and any services offered, resulting from (i) the user’s refusal of cookies, (ii) the inability for [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) to store or retrieve the cookies necessary for their functioning due to the user’s choice.
The configuration of each browser is different and is described in the browser’s help menu, allowing the user to adjust their cookie preferences.
At any time, the user can express and modify their cookie preferences. [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) may also use third-party service providers to assist in collecting and processing the information outlined in this section.
Finally, by clicking on the social media icons (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google Plus) on the site or within its mobile application, and if the user has accepted cookies by continuing their browsing, these networks may also place cookies on the user’s device. These cookies are only placed if the user consents by continuing their navigation. The user can revoke their consent for such cookies at any time.
9.2. Internet Tags (“TAGS”)
[https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) may occasionally use internet tags (also called “tags,” one-pixel GIFs, transparent GIFs, etc.) deployed by a web analytics partner, which may store corresponding information, including the user’s IP address, in a foreign country.
These tags are placed both in online advertisements directing visitors to the site and on various pages within the site. This technology allows [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) to assess the responses from visitors and the effectiveness of its actions (for example, the number of times a page is viewed), as well as how the site is used by the user.
The external service provider may gather information about visitors to the site and other sites through these tags, generate reports on the site’s activity for [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be), and provide other services related to its usage.
10. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
Any dispute related to the use of the [https://mbfm.be](https://mbfm.be) website is governed by Belgian law. Unless the law prohibits it, exclusive jurisdiction is granted to the competent courts of 1000 Brussels.