Last update: 24 March 2026

At Groep De Bruyn, we attach great importance to your privacy. We handle your personal data with care and ensure that your data is processed securely and transparently.

1. Who are we?

Groep De Bruyn is responsible for the processing of your personal data.

We work with several companies, linked to one or more branches. Depending on which branch you are in contact with, the company in question is responsible for the processing of your data.

Our locations

• De Bruyn Leuven: Brusselsesteenweg 29, 3020 Herent with company number BE 0450.873.420
• De Bruyn Vilvoorde: Hendrik I lei 260, 1800 Vilvoorde with company number BE 0432.693.046
• De Bruyn Wezemaal: Aarschotsesteenweg 224, 3111 Wezemaal with company number BE 0450.873.420

Contact information

Email: info@groep-debruyn.be

2. What data do we collect?

When you visit our website or when you contact us, we only collect data that is necessary to help you correctly.

This may include:

• Your domain name and IP address when visiting our website
• Your e-mail address when you contact us or fill in a form
• Data that you voluntarily share with us (e.g. via a contact form)
• Information about how you use our website, such as pages visited
• Information about how you arrive at our website, such as through other websites or links

We do not collect unnecessary data and always handle the information you share with us with care.

3. Why do we use your data?

We only use your data for clear and legitimate purposes:

• To help you further after a request via our website (such as via the contact form)
• To send newsletters (if you give permission for this)
• To improve our website and services

4. On what basis do we process your data?

We process your data on the basis of:

• Your consent (e.g. for newsletters)
• The performance of an agreement
• Legal obligations
• Our legitimate interest (such as improving our services)

5. Do we share your data?

To provide you with the best possible service, we work with a number of reliable partners. In certain cases, we share personal data for this purpose, but only when this is necessary for our services or to comply with legal obligations.

This can be done, for example, with:

• IT and hosting partners
• Marketing and communication platforms
• The Toyota organization (for warranty, follow-up or campaigns)

We enter into the necessary processing agreements with these parties and ensure that they only process your data according to our instructions and in accordance with the applicable privacy legislation.

You can rest assured that we will never sell your data and always handle it carefully and securely.

6. How long do we keep your data?

We do not store your data longer than necessary:

• Contact requests: maximum 12 months
• Customer data: for as long as the customer relationship is ongoing and according to legal retention periods
• Marketing data: until you unsubscribe

7. Your rights

You always have control over your data. You can view your data, have it adjusted or deleted, limit the processing, object to the use of your data. Finally, you can have your data transferred.

Do you want to exercise one of these rights? Send an email to info@groep-debruyn.be.

In addition, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you believe that your data is not being processed correctly.

8. Newsletter and communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your data to keep you informed of:

• New models
• Actions and promotions
• Events and updates

You can easily unsubscribe at any time.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Make the website work properly
• Improve your user experience
• Gain insight into visitor behavior

More information can be found in our cookie policy.

10. Security of your data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse or unauthorized access.

11. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary. The most recent version can always be found on our website.