Privacy Policy & Intellectual Property Protection
A legal disclaimer
Version 1.0 – Last updated: October 5, 2025
Applies to: www.demaca.be
Managed by: Demaca (Belgium)
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy aims to inform visitors of www.demaca.be about how Demaca processes personal data and protects its artistic creations.
Demaca places great importance on privacy, copyright protection, and the prevention of digital art misuse, forgery, and fraud.
By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to this Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data is:
Demaca
Registered in Belgium
Website: www.demaca.be
Email: [info@demaca.be]
3. Data Processing
Demaca processes only the personal data necessary for:
-
responding to inquiries submitted through contact forms;
-
managing orders, collaborations, or quotations;
-
optimizing the user experience on the Website;
-
complying with legal obligations.
The data that may be collected includes: name, email address, telephone number, IP address, and browser cookies.
All processing is based on legitimate interest, consent, or contractual necessity, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679).
4. Data Retention
Personal data will be stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
5. Security
Demaca implements all reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data and digital artworks against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
The Website uses secure SSL connections and undergoes regular system updates.
6. Data Subject Rights
You have the right to:
-
request access to your personal data;
-
correct inaccurate data;
-
request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”);
-
object to processing;
-
request data portability.
Requests can be submitted via [info@demaca.be].
7. Cookies
The Website may use functional and analytical cookies to enhance performance and usability.
Cookies may be disabled via your browser settings.
8. Intellectual Property & Art Protection
All images, artworks, photographs, designs, texts, logos, and other visual materials on www.demaca.be are the exclusive property of Demaca, unless otherwise stated.
They are protected under Belgian Copyright Law (Act of 30 June 1994) and Directive 2001/29/EC on the harmonization of copyright in the information society.
It is strictly prohibited, without prior written permission from Demaca, to:
-
copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, or commercially exploit any artwork or design;
-
sell, rent, lease, or modify digital or physical reproductions;
-
use artworks in AI models, NFT creations, or any digital reproductions without explicit licensing.
Any infringement will be treated as a violation of copyright and may lead to civil and/or criminal prosecution under Belgian law and international conventions.
9. Fraud Prevention & NFT Policy
Although Demaca currently does not issue NFTs, it reserves the right to do so in the future.
To prevent fraud and unauthorized digitalization of artworks:
-
original digital files are protected by unique watermarks or hash identifiers;
-
any unauthorized digitalization, tokenization, or publication of artworks on blockchain platforms will be treated as forgery or art fraud under Article 496 et seq. of the Belgian Criminal Code;
-
Demaca reserves the right to take legal action against any party offering its artworks as NFTs without consent.
-
10. Changes to This Policy
Demaca reserves the right to modify or update this Policy at any time. The latest version will always be available on the Website and will take effect immediately upon publication.
11. Contact
For all inquiries or requests regarding this Policy:
📧 info@demaca.be
🌐 www.demaca.be
Final Statement
By using this Website, you acknowledge and accept this Privacy Policy and the copyright protection of all artworks displayed. Any misuse will be subject to legal action.