Privacy policy

Decolef respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. We provide this Privacy Statement to inform you of our Privacy Policy and practices and of the choices you can make about the way your information is collected online and how that information is used. This website is governed in accordance with the laws of Luxembourg. The court in Luxembourg shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of your use of this website.

This website is owned by:

DECOLEF LUX SARL
Rue de la Grève 8
L-1643 Luxembourg        
info@decolef.com

Site Traffic Information and Cookies
Servers located within Decolef and hosted by third party service providers (which may be located outside the EEA) automatically log data about your visit to this website based on your IP address.  Decolef uses this information to see where the website is being used in the world to ensure seamless coverage.

To delete or stop cookies being placed on your computer refer to the help menu on your internet browser. In a few cases, blocking cookies may reduce the functionality of some websites or prevent access to them depending on your chosen browser options. Cookies can be “session cookies” (which are deleted when you close your browser) and/or “persistent cookies” which remain on your computer for a longer period of time.

By visiting this website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies for these purposes. For further information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

This website uses cookies which:

... are strictly necessary to enable you to move around the site and use its features, e.g., accessing secured areas. Without these cookies some of the services you’ve asked for cannot be provided;

...enhance the performance of the website by collecting information about how visitors use it (e.g., to maintain a consistent looks and feel for the visitor).

The information these cookies collect is not used to send you targeted advertising or remember where you’ve been on the internet.

This website contains links and content from Velon because Deceuninck - Quick-Step is a member of Velon: a joint venture of professional cycling teams. Because of this membership, we share information on the content that you access and your use of interactive elements with Velon. By accepting cookies on this website, you give us permission to share your personal data with Velon for the creation of joint group profiles.

Data automatically collected
We log visitor's domain and IP address automatically; this information does not identify you as an individual, but only the computer that is being used to view the site. This data is used to see where the site is being used in the world to ensure coverage, and for click stream analysis to help better understand site usage, so that we can improve our service to you. We do not link information automatically logged by such means with personal data about specific individuals.

Cookies
On our website cookies may be used. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer as a result of visiting a website. This allows the site to know that you have visited before and in some cases can be used to record your preferences.      

We use cookies for two reasons:

- To help us track usage patterns in order to improve and manage our sites.
- To record preferences in order to personalise your visit.

Four types of cookies
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that only remain until your browser is closed. They are used by our web application in order to maintain the information relating to your transaction from page to page following any input, such as when a form is completed over several screens.

Web Analytics Cookies: These cookies are used to help us compile anonymous statistics in order to improve and manage our sites. An example of the information collected would be the path you used to gain access to the site and your patterns of browsing when navigating the site. They are ‘persistent’ meaning they are not deleted when the browser is closed and expire after a period of 2 year unless you visit the same site within the 2 year period in which case the same cookie is refreshed and a new 2 year period begins.

Information Cookies: These cookies allow the site to remember how you have answered a question in order to change the content displayed to you. For example, if you have already taken a survey this cookie will ensure you are not asked again. They are ‘persistent’ meaning they are not deleted when the browser is closed, and expire after a period of 2 months.

Membership Cookies: These cookies are used to provide you with access to membership services you have subscribed to. They are ‘persistent’ meaning they are not deleted when the browser is closed, and expire after a period of 12 months.

You can still use most of this site with cookies turned off. To stop cookies being placed on your terminal equipment refer to your specific internet browser. In a few cases blocking cookies may reduce the functionality of some sites or prevent access to them depending on your chosen browser options. Cookies can also easily be deleted through your specific internet browser, although this means your settings will not be retained.

In addition, we will share your personal data with Velon in order for them to:

    • Analyse the behaviour of website visitors.
    • Provide website visitors with better service and support.
    • Provide website visitors with relevant offers, campaigns and general advertisements in order to promote cycling and its events.
    • Click here for more information on how Velon handles your personal data.

Data collection and use
When you request information through this site, we may need to know some personal information about you. When emailing us, or subscribing for free news or information we may need your e-mail address, name and other limited personal identifiers, typically name and contact number. If you chose to purchase information, goods, products or services, we will usually require some additional limited financial details. Where you request employment related services or products we will usually need limited data about personal identifiers, education, employment, family and financial details. Your personal data will be processed to provide information, goods, products and services you request in the form that you require.

If we require sensitive personal data then we will ensure that the collection and use is in strict accordance with the “applicable legislation” principles of data protection and data privacy. We will not pass your details to anyone else outside Decolef without your permission.

If we look to use your personal data for a new purpose, beyond what it was originally provided for, we will ask for your consent. You can choose to provide this consent in advance by indicating in the 'opt-in' box at the point that personal data is collected.

Where you have subscribed to receive our newsletter(s), we are able to ensure you receive further relative and informative communications by following your interactions with that communication, such as whether you receive, open or click on a link within an email communication.  We offer you an unsubscribe in all our further communications.

Data retention
Data is held for a limited period for the purposes of improving services offered after which time it is depersonalised and non-identifiable. We do not collect any additional information about you other than that outlined above.

Access to your personal data
To enquire about accessing your personal data, or if you have any questions relating to Decolef's data privacy policy please send an letter to the above mentioned address.

We will provide you with a readable copy of the personal data that we keep about you, within 40 days; we will require proof of your identity. We allow you to challenge the data that we hold and you, where appropriate, you may have the data: erased, rectified, amended or completed. We reserve the right to refuse to provide our visitors with a copy of their personal data, but will give reasons for our refusal. You will be able to challenge our decision to refuse to provide you with a copy of your personal data.

Disclosure and Visitor choice
You may unsubscribe or opt-out of services at any time, details of how to opt-out vary between the modules but generally it is a simple process. Where we disclose your personal data for those purposes stated, we provide you with the means to opt-out of disclosure by either indicating in a box at the point of the site where personal data is collected or by sending an email . Where we disclose your personal data for purposes, which are different to those, stated we offer you the opportunity to consent prior to disclosure.

Children
Decolef is committed to protecting the privacy needs of children and we encourage parents and guardians to take an active role in their children’s online activities and interests. Decolef does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 and Decolef does not target its websites to children under 13.

Security
We have implemented security policies, rules and technical measures to protect the personal data that we have under our control that complies fully with data privacy & protection legislation appropriate to the jurisdiction applicable to the site. The security measures are designed to prevent unauthorised access, improper use or disclosure, unauthorised modification & unlawful destruction or accidental loss.At present we do not give visitors to our website the option of using a secure transmission method to send us their personal data.

Privacy compliance
Our privacy policy is compliant with the Luxembourg legislation. Data privacy legislation is subject to revision and we strongly suggest that you regularly check our privacy statement.

Hyperlinks
The Decolef website may provide links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. If you access those links, you will leave the Decolef website in question. Decolef does not control those sites or their privacy practices, which may differ from Decolef’s. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites. The Decolef Privacy Statement does not cover the personal data you choose to give to unrelated third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before submitting your personal information. Some third-party companies may choose to share their personal data with Decolef; that sharing is governed by that third-party company’s privacy policy.