Last updated on April 26, 2026

1. Welcome

This website is managed by Dr. Julien Colle, plastic surgeon, operating through Colle Clinic BV, located in Belgium.

We attach great importance to the protection of your personal data. In this privacy policy, we explain which data we collect, why we do so, and how we handle it.

This privacy policy forms an integral part of our terms and conditions.

2. Personal Data

We only process personal data that is necessary for our services. This data is collected via:

Website
When visiting the website, certain data is automatically collected via cookies, such as your IP address and browsing behavior. More information about this can be found in our cookie policy.

Contact and consultation
When you contact us or make an appointment, we process, among other things:
– first and last name
– email address
– phone number
– any information you voluntarily provide via the contact form

Medical data
In the context of medical consultations, health data may also be processed. This data is always treated confidentially and is subject to medical professional secrecy.

Marketing
If you give your consent, we may use your name and email address to inform you about our services. You can unsubscribe at any time.

3. Purposes of Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
– answering your questions
– planning and performing consultations and treatments
– administrative follow-up and invoicing
– improving the website and service delivery
– marketing (if consent is given)

Processing is based on:
– your consent
– the performance of a contract
– legal obligations
– legitimate interests (such as practice management)

4. Sharing with Third Parties

Your data is not sold to third parties.

If necessary, data may be shared with:
– medical and administrative partners (e.g., hospitals, secretarial systems)
– IT service providers (website, hosting, software)

These parties are contractually obliged to protect your data.

Data is only processed outside the European Economic Area if an appropriate level of protection is guaranteed.

5. Retention Period

Your personal data is not kept longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Medical data is stored according to the legal retention periods applicable within healthcare.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:
– access your data
– have your data corrected
– have your data deleted (where legally permitted)
– restrict processing
– object to processing
– transfer your data

You can exercise these rights via: info@drcolle.be

We may ask to verify your identity.

7. Complaints

For questions or complaints, you can contact us via info@drcolle.be.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority:
Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussels
www.dataprotectionauthority.be

8. Security

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

9. Your Privacy

Your privacy and confidentiality are central to our operations.

As a plastic surgeon, we are also bound by medical professional secrecy, which means that all medical information is treated strictly confidentially.