What we keep, and why we keep it.

Version 1.0 · Effective 14 August 2026

01 · Who we are

Hestia26 is a real-estate, renovation and interior studio founded by Hilde Wittemans. This Privacy Policy explains how Hestia26 collects and uses personal information when you visit this website or contact us through it. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Hestia26 is the data controller responsible for the personal information described in this policy.

02 · What we collect

We keep things simple.

When you contact us through the website, we may collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address and the contents of your message.

We may also receive limited technical information when you visit the website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and approximate location derived from your IP address.

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described below.

03 · Why we collect it

We use your information to:

  • respond to enquiries and requests;

  • communicate with you about a potential or existing project;

  • operate, maintain and improve the website;

  • understand how visitors use the website;

  • keep the website secure and functioning properly.

We do not sell your personal information or use it to build advertising profiles.

04 · Legal basis

Depending on the circumstances, we process personal information because:

  • you have asked us to take steps before entering into an agreement;

  • processing is necessary to provide or manage a service;

  • we have a legitimate interest in operating and improving our website and business; or

  • you have given consent, where consent is required.

Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

05 · Who we share it with

We may use trusted service providers to operate the website and business, such as:

  • our website hosting provider;

  • our email provider;

  • analytics or website performance providers;

  • other technical providers necessary to operate the website.

These providers receive only the information necessary for the service they provide and are required to handle it appropriately.

We may also disclose information where this is required by law or necessary to protect our rights or the security of the website.

06 · How long we keep it

We keep personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

Information relating to enquiries is normally kept for as long as necessary to handle the enquiry and any resulting relationship or project.

Technical and analytics information is retained according to the settings and retention periods of the relevant services.

Where there is a legal obligation to retain information for a longer period, we will keep it for the required period.

07 · Your right

Depending on the circumstances, you have the right to:

  • access the personal information we hold about you;

  • ask us to correct inaccurate information;

  • ask us to delete your information;

  • ask us to restrict how we process your information;

  • object to certain processing;

  • request a copy of your information in a portable format; and

  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority if you believe that your personal information has not been handled correctly.

08 · Cookies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the website to function.

Where analytics or other non-essential cookies are used, we will ask for your consent where required by law.

You can find more information about the cookies used on this website in our Cookie Policy.

09 · Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, our services or applicable legislation.

When we make changes, we will update the version and effective date shown at the top of this page.

10 · Reaching us

f you have a question about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact Hestia26:

Hestia26
Founded by Hilde Wittemans
Email: hwittemans@icloud.com
Phone: +32 497 51 54 08

For formal legal details, please refer to the legal information of Hestia26.