Privacy policy.

Last updated: 01.10.2024

Introduction

Welcome to Kill Your Darlings. This Privacy Statement describes how KYD ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Belgian data protection laws.

1. Who We Are
KYD
Steenovenstraat 75, 2040 Berendrecht
VAT: BE1008919269
Email: hello@killyourdarlings.be

2. What Data We Collect and Why

We collect personal data from website visitors, clients, business contacts, freelancers, and production participants. The data we process includes:

Category

Examples

Purpose

Legal Basis

Identification Data

Name, email, phone, company name

Communication, project coordination

Legitimate interest, contract

Technical Data

IP address, browser type

Website analytics, security

Consent (cookies)

Media Content

Photos/videos of individuals

Production and portfolio use

Consent, contract

Professional Data

Job title, project details

B2B project management

Contract

We do not intentionally collect special category data. If any sensitive personal data is required (e.g. for casting or talent representation), we will seek explicit consent.

3. How We Collect Data

  • Website forms and cookies

  • Direct communication (email, phone, meetings)

  • Contracts and client onboarding

  • Freelancer agreements and project briefs

4. How Long We Keep Data

Data Type

Retention Period

Client/project data

7 years (for legal/accounting reasons)

Contact form entries

3 years

Newsletter subscriptions

Until unsubscribed

Analytics cookies

Max 14 months

Media content

As contractually agreed or until withdrawal of consent

5. Who We Share Data With (Processors)

We work with third-party service providers who may process your data on our behalf:

  • Google Workspace (email and cloud storage)

  • Leadfeeder/Dealfront (analytics and lead generation)

  • Meta, LinkedIn, Google Ads (advertising)

  • YouTube (video delivery)

  • Cookiebot by Squarespace (cookie consent management)

All processors comply with GDPR requirements.

6. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Some of our processors may store data in the US or other non-EU countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Object to processing for marketing purposes

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, email us at hello@killyourdarlings.be. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage.

9. Changes to This Statement

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at hello@killyourdarlings.be. We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or relevant regulations. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information on our privacy practices.