Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Absolem Privacy Statement

Absolem places great importance on protecting your personal data and respects your privacy. In this privacy statement, we explain what personal data we collect through our website www.absolem.be, why we process this data, and how we handle it.

This privacy statement applies to all visitors to the website.

1. Identity of the data controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data through this website is:

Absolem Engineers nv
Belgium

Website: www.absolem.be
Email: info@absolem.be

If you have any questions about this privacy statement or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at the email address above.

2. What personal data do we collect?

Through our website, we only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, for example when you:

fill out a contact form
apply for a job through the website
sign up for an event or newsletter
contact us via email

Depending on the situation, we may process the following data:

first and last name
email address
phone number
company name
job title
content of your message
information you provide in a job application (such as a resume or cover letter)

We do not collect payment information, online store data, or user accounts, as these features are not available on the website.

3. Why do we process your personal data?

We process your personal data exclusively for the following purposes:

responding to contact requests
processing job applications
organizing events or information sessions
providing information about our services
improving our website and services
complying with legal obligations

We process your personal data only when there is a valid legal basis for doing so, such as:

your consent
the performance of a contract
a legitimate interest of Absolem
a legal obligation

4. How long do we retain your data?

We do not retain your personal data any longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

In general, the following guidelines apply:

contact requests: up to 2 years
job application data: up to 2 years, unless you consent to longer retention
technical website data: in accordance with the retention period of the cookies used

5. Do we share your information with third parties?

Absolem never sells your personal data to third parties.

However, your data may be shared with service providers who assist us in managing our website or IT infrastructure, such as:

hosting providers
website developers
IT service providers

These parties process data solely on behalf of Absolem and under appropriate contractual safeguards in accordance with the GDPR.

6. Cookies and website use

Our website may use cookies to ensure that the website functions properly and to collect statistical information about website usage.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.

We only use:

functional cookies (necessary for the website to function)
analytical cookies (for example, for visitor statistics)

If applicable, you can manage cookies through your browser settings.

You can find more information about this in our Cookie Policy.

7. Data security

Absolem takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against:

loss
misuse
unauthorized access
disclosure

Our systems and processes are regularly evaluated to ensure the security of your data.

8. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have various rights regarding your personal data:

You have the right to:

access your personal data
have your data corrected
have your data erased
restrict the processing of your data
object to the processing of your data
transfer your data (data portability)

You can exercise these rights by sending a request to:

info@absolem.be

We will respond to your request within the timeframe prescribed by law.

9. Complaints

If you believe that your personal data is being processed incorrectly, please contact us.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian supervisory authority:

Data Protection Authority (GBA)
https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be

10. Changes to this privacy statement

Absolem may update this privacy statement from time to time, for example, in response to changes in legislation or changes to the website.

The most recent version is always available at www.absolem.be.

CONTACT

Absolem Engineers nv

Sint-Katelijnestraat 145

2800 Mechelen

BE0828.556.083

+32 (0)15 29 42 45

info@absolem.be

Absolem Engineering bv

Slachthuisstraat 120/1

2300 Turnhout

BE0652.996.971

+32 (0)474 97 18 00

info-engineering@absolem.be

Absolem is the engineering and technology partner for the manufacturing industry, comprising Absolem Engineers and Absolem Engineering. Do you have an R&D challenge or a business case, but haven’t found a solution yet? Contact us!