IP, PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: 3 June 2026
A. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
1. Website owner identification
This website is owned and operated by Hakuto BV.
Hakuto BV
Address: Huidevettersstraat 60A, 1000 Brussels
Email: info@hakuto.be
Company registration number: BE 1032.886.583
By accessing and using this website, you expressly agree to the following terms and conditions.
2. Intellectual property rights
The entire content of this website, including but not limited to trademarks, logos, designs, data, product and company names, texts, images and other elements is protected by intellectual property rights and belongs to Hakuto BV or to third-party rights holders.
It is prohibited to reproduce, distribute, sell, publish or use the content of this website, in whole or in part, for commercial or non-commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Hakuto BV. Hyperlinks to pages of this website are permitted, provided this is done without framing the content or concealing its origin.
3. Limitation of liability
3.1 Accuracy of information
The information on this website is of a general nature and has not been adapted to personal or specific circumstances. It cannot therefore be considered as personal, professional or legal advice.
Hakuto BV makes every effort to ensure that the information provided is complete, correct, accurate and up to date. Despite these efforts, inaccuracies may occur. If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact the site administrator at info@hakuto.be. Hakuto BV undertakes to correct this as soon as possible, but cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage resulting from the use of the information provided.
3.2 Website availability
Hakuto BV cannot be held liable in any way for any malfunction, temporary unavailability or any damage direct or indirect resulting from access to or use of the website.
The content of the website (including links) may be modified, changed or supplemented at any time without prior notice.
3.3 Links to external websites
This website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites or pages. The inclusion of such links does not imply any endorsement of their content.
Hakuto BV has no control over the content or characteristics of external websites and cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from their use, including without limitation losses, business interruptions, damage to data or software.
4. Applicable law and jurisdiction
Belgian law applies to this website and the information published on it. In the event of a dispute, only the courts of the judicial district of Brussels shall have jurisdiction.
This document has been drawn up in accordance with Belgian intellectual property legislation (Act of 19 April 2014 inserting Book XI 'Intellectual Property' into the Code of Economic Law) and the general principles of Belgian liability law.
B. COOKIE POLICY
1. Introduction
This website uses cookies and similar technologies. This cookie policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Hakuto BV uses, why we use them and how you can manage your preferences.
We only place non-essential cookies after you have actively given prior consent via our cookie banner. You can choose which categories you accept and withdraw your consent at any time, just as easily as you gave it.
Strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent, as they are required for the website to function.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information that the website reads on your next visit.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as:
Local storage: data stored locally in your browser
Session storage: temporary storage that disappears when you close your browser
Pixels and web beacons: small images that track whether you have opened a page or email
3. Which cookies do we use?
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the correct functioning of the website and cannot be disabled. They are only placed in response to an action you have taken, such as setting privacy preferences or logging in.
Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
session_id | Manages your logged-in session | Hakuto BV | Session |
csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Hakuto BV | Session |
cookieconsent | Stores your cookie preferences | Hakuto BV | 6 months |
3.2 Functional cookies
Functional cookies improve your experience by remembering preferences you have set yourself. We only place these cookies after your consent.
Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
lang_pref | Remembers your language preference | Hakuto BV | 6 months |
ui_settings | Saves layout preferences | Hakuto BV | 6 months |
3.3 Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. We only place these cookies after your explicit consent.
Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
_ga | Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics) | Google LLC | 24 months |
_gid | Records session information (Google Analytics) | Google LLC | 24 hours |
_gat | Limits the number of requests to Google | Google LLC | 1 minute |
3.4 Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies are only placed after your explicit consent and may track your browsing behaviour across multiple websites.
Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
_fbp | Tracks visits for Facebook advertising | Meta Platforms | 90 days |
IDE | Personalised advertising (Google Ads) | Google LLC | 13 months |
fr | Delivers and measures Facebook advertising | Meta Platforms | 90 days |
4. Legal basis for processing
Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds (GDPR, Art. 6):
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) for functional, analytical and marketing cookies. You give consent per category and may withdraw it at any time.
Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) where retention of certain data is required by law.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent under Article 5(3) of the Belgian Act of 13 June 2005 on electronic communications. Legitimate interest is not used as a legal basis for analytical or tracking cookies.
5. Your rights and cookie management
5.1 Giving and withdrawing consent
On your first visit, our cookie banner presents three equal options: 'Accept all', Decline all' and 'Manage preferences'. You can choose which categories of cookies to accept.
You can adjust or fully withdraw your consent at any time via the 'Cookie settings' link in the footer of every page. Withdrawing consent is just as easy as giving it and takes effect immediately.
5.2 Browser settings (supplementary)
In addition to managing cookies on our website, you can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings. This is a supplementary option and does not replace your consent via the cookie banner.
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
5.3 Third-party opt-out
Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads: adssettings.google.com
Meta/Facebook: facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
C. PRIVACY POLICY
1. Who is the data controller?
Hakuto BV, with registered office at Huidevettersstraat 60A, 1000 Brussels (company registration number BE 1032.886.583), is the data controller for the personal data collected via this website. You can reach us at info@hakuto.be. Hakuto's Data Protection Officer (DPO) is Joachim François.
2. What personal data do we collect?
2.1 Data you provide yourself
Identification data: first name, last name, email address, phone number
Address data: billing and delivery address
Payment data: processed via a secure payment provider; we do not store full payment card details
Communications: content of messages sent via contact forms or email
2.2 Data collected automatically
Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution
Usage data: pages visited, click behaviour, duration of visits
Cookie data: see our cookie policy for details
3. Why do we use your data?
Hakuto BV processes your personal data for the following purposes:
Purpose | Legal basis | Retention period |
Website analysis and improvement | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) | Max. 26 months |
Personalised advertising | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) | Max. 13 months |
Security and fraud prevention | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) | 12 months |
Legal obligations | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) | As required by law |
4. Who do we share your data with?
Hakuto BV does not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:
Processors acting on our behalf: suppliers of our platform, payment providers, delivery services, email marketing platforms. We enter into data processing agreements with these parties.
Technology partners: Google LLC (Analytics, Ads) and Meta Platforms (Facebook Pixel) only after your consent for the relevant cookie categories.
Competent authorities: where we are legally obliged to do so or in response to a lawful request from a public authority.
Some recipients are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as Google LLC and Meta Platforms (US). Transfers to the US are based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and/or the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.
5. Your rights as a data subject
Under the GDPR you have the following rights, which you can exercise by contacting us at info@hakuto.be:
Right of access (Art. 15) – you may request details of the personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification (Art. 16) – you may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure (Art. 17) – you may request deletion, unless we have a legal obligation to retain the data
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18) – you may ask us to temporarily restrict processing
Right to data portability (Art. 20) – you may receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object (Art. 21) – you may object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing
Right to withdraw consent – you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
We will respond to your request within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (GBA/APD).
6. Security of your data
Hakuto BV takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or disclosure. These measures include encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), access controls and regular security assessments.
Despite our efforts, no security measure can guarantee absolute safety. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the GBA and, where required, you as the data subject, in a timely manner.
7. Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. The most recent version is always available on our website. For material changes, we will notify you via a clear notice on the website. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this document.
This privacy policy has been drawn up in accordance with the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), the Belgian Act of 30 July 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data, and the Act of 13 June 2005 on electronic communications (ePrivacy).