Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 7, 2026

Website: www.drtanbalancemethod.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to www.drtanbalancemethod.com. We value the privacy of our visitors and are committed to protecting your personal data. This website is a private, non-commercial initiative managed by Olivier Verbruggen and Laurence Meyfroodt (the "Administrators").

Because we are based in Belgium, our data processing activities are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how we handle your information when you visit our site or contact us.

2. Who is Responsible? (Data Controller)

The parties responsible for processing your data (Data Controllers) are the individual Administrators:

  • Administrators: Olivier Verbruggen & Laurence Meyfroodt

  • Location: Ronse, Belgium

  • Email: info@drtanbalancemethod.com

3. What Data Do We Collect?

As this is an informational and educational website, we limit data collection to the absolute minimum:

  • Contact Data: If you use our contact form or subscribe to informational updates, we collect your name and email address.

  • Technical Data: When you visit the site, we may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, and operating system for security and performance purposes.

  • Usage Data: We use cookies to analyze how visitors interact with the site (via Squarespace or Google Analytics) to improve the educational experience.

Important Note: We do NOT collect financial data, payment details, sensitive health information, or medical histories through this website.

4. Why Do We Use Your Data?

We only process your data for specific purposes and based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you explicitly sign up for our informational updates regarding the Dr. Tan Balance Method. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Legitimate Interest: To respond to inquiries sent via our contact form and to ensure the technical security and stability of the website.

  • Educational Nature: Your data is used solely to facilitate the sharing of knowledge related to the clinical tradition of the Balance Method.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. As this is a private project, your data is only shared with trusted service providers necessary to maintain the website:

  • Hosting & CMS: Squarespace (Data is stored on secure servers).

  • Email Communication: Trusted service providers used for automated updates (e.g., Encharge).

  • Analytics: Standard tools used to track anonymized website performance.

6. International Data Transfers

While we are based in Belgium (EEA), some of our technical service providers are located in the United States. We ensure that these providers comply with European data protection standards, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to ensure your data remains protected at a level equivalent to the GDPR.

7. Data Retention

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected:

  • Inquiries: Until your question is resolved.

  • Newsletter/Updates: Until you choose to unsubscribe via the link provided in our emails.

  • Technical Data: For a limited period to ensure website security and prevent misuse.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Right to Access: You may request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Right to Correction: You may ask us to correct inaccurate data.

  • Right to Deletion: You may ask us to delete your personal data ("Right to be forgotten").

  • Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for informational updates.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@drtanbalancemethod.com.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to function correctly. Functional cookies ensure the site is stable, while analytical cookies help us understand which educational topics are of interest to our audience. You can manage your preferences through our cookie banner upon entering the site.

10. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The latest version will always be accessible on this page.