Questions and answers

Below you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Freedelity.
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Why was I asked for my identity card?

The shop in which you make your purchases uses solutions developed by Freedelity SA in order to collect and update your personal data, and to facilitate your identification during your purchases.

Presenting your identity card means you don't have to fill in a paper registration form by hand. This method saves time, improves data accuracy (no typing errors) and makes it easier to update your information, particularly in the event of a change of address.

It contributes to offering more personalized services while ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations on the protection of personal data.

Does the use of my identity card comply with regulations?

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The law of July 19, 1991 on population registers, identity cards, foreigners' cards and residence permits the use of identity cards only with the free, specific and informed consent of the identity card holder. In addition, this law requires that an alternative be offered to the person concerned if he or she does not wish to use his or her identity card.

You therefore have the choice: you can fill in a registration form manually or identify yourself in another way, for example :

  • on the basis of your first and last name and date of birth at each partner store
  • or via the MyFreedelity application.

For more information on these alternatives, see the "Do I have to use my ID card?" section of this FAQ.

In addition, the use of the ID card by partner merchants complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This regulation stipulates that data may only be processed with the consent of the data subject. The collection and use of data is limited to strictly necessary information and to specific purposes, such as identification, the recording of consents and the generation of contracts.

In addition to these legal provisions, the French Data Protection Authority has issued recommendations governing the use of ID cards, which are rigorously followed by Freedelity's partner merchants.

Do I have to use my ID card?

No. The use of an ID card is not mandatory.

Each partner brand offers alternative identification or data-sharing solutions.

However, its use is recommended, as it allows rapid identification, without risk of confusion, and guarantees the reliability and updating of your identification and contact data.

Who is responsible for processing my personal data?

Personal data are processed jointly by :

  • the merchant(s) to whom you have entrusted your data, and
  • Freedelity SA.

This relationship is governed by a co-contracting agreement between Freedelity and its partner chains.

This information is communicated to you by the merchant when you register (by leaflet or e-mail on behalf of MyFreedelity).

The processing operations carried out by Freedelity are described in detail in its Privacy Policy, which can be accessed at: www.myfreedelity.com.

Contact Freedelity SA :

+32 2 880 98 36
info@myfreedelity.com
www.myfreedelity.com
How do you keep my personal data up to date?

The identification and contact data collected via partner merchants are centralized in a repository managed by Freedelity.

Each interaction (card identification, merchant update, correction) triggers an automatic validation and propagation of the corrected data to all merchants concerned.

This mechanism allows us to maintain accurate and up-to-date information for all the players you have entrusted us with.

If you have a MyFreedelity profile, your e-mail address gives you access to a secure area where :

  • you control the businesses authorized to use your contact details
  • manage your communication preferences (e-mail, SMS, post)
  • you may terminate your relationship with any partner merchant or with Freedelity.
  • you may refuse automatic updating at any time.
How can I consult, correct or delete my personal data?

Access, rectification and deletion of your data are rights guaranteed by data protection legislation (RGPD).

The MyFreedelity application and portal have been designed to enable you to exercise these rights easily, in a secure and authenticated environment.

If you don't already have a profile, you can create one using your e-mail address.

You can also authenticate via the MyFreedelity mobile application.

You can also exercise your rights by contacting :

privacy@myfreedelity.com
+32 2 880 98 36
www.myfreedelity.com

In addition, your data can be consulted, corrected or deleted:

  • via kiosks or screens installed at partner retailers,
  • or by contacting us by telephone or e-mail.
Will my personal data be passed on to third parties?

Data collected by partner merchants is centralized by Freedelity SA as part of the reference file.

This mechanism provides partner merchants with up-to-date data.

Outside this strictly defined framework, no data is passed on or marketed.

Freedelity does not engage in data broking activities

Main processing operations carried out by Freedelity (as co-contractor):

  • Compiling and managing the repository file
  • Assignment of a unique identification key (without using the national register number)
  • Detection and propagation of data modifications
  • Duplicate detection and grouping
  • Automatic updating of merchant databases
  • Data access management via MyFreedelity
  • Handling individual data protection requests.
How can I get in touch with you?

You can contact us via the contact points below.

By post:
Freedelity SA
rue Altiero Spinelli 7
1401 Nivelles
Belgique

By e-mail: info@myfreedelity.com

By tel: +32 (0)2 880 98 36

Via the contact form

Our services are available on working days from 9.30 a.m. to 12 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m

What are the terms and conditions of use of the My Freedelity website?

When you install MyFreedelity on your Smartphone and/or when you first connect to your MyFreedelity profile via this portal, we ask you to accept our terms and conditions. These can be found here.

What is your privacy policy?

The protection of your personal data is an absolute priority for Freedelity and all our employees.

We also want to be respectful and transparent with you. Here is the full text of our privacy policy. You can access it here.

Can I ask for my data to be permanently deleted?

Yes. You have the right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") in accordance with Article 17 of the RGPD.

You may request the complete deletion of your profile via the MyFreedelity portal or by sending a written request with proof of identity to :

Freedelity SA
Delete user account
Rue Altiero Spinelli 7
1401 Nivelles
Belgique
privacy@freedelity.be

Your request will be processed within 30 days.

How is my e-mail address and cell phone number used?

These details are only accessible to merchants to whom you have voluntarily communicated them, as well as to Freedelity, for the following purposes:

  • secure access to the MyFreedelity portal and application
  • inform you about regulated topics and MyFreedelity features
  • to manage and update your personal data.

Communications sent on behalf of MyFreedelity always include an unsubscribe link.

What data is collected from my ID card and for what purposes?

When your electronic identity card is read by a Freedelity solution, the following data is extracted and processed in order to pre-fill registration forms.

  • First and last name
  • Date of birth
  • Type
  • Language
  • Home address

Information from :

  • Place of birth
  • Identity card number

They are also read, for the purpose of verifying identity and avoiding any confusion. This information is immediately encrypted after reading, guaranteeing its security and excluding any misuse.

The other data contained on the chip in your identity card is not processed.

How long is my data stored?

The data processed jointly by Freedelity and partner retailers is kept for a maximum period of three (3) years from the last interaction with one of the retailers to whom you have authorized the use of your personal data.

Does Freedelity SA use my purchasing data?

Freedelity acts as a trusted third party and subcontractor on behalf of partner brands.

In this respect, Freedelity processes purchase data only on the instructions of the retailers concerned, who are responsible for the processing.

The contracts concluded between Freedelity and these retailers provide for :

  • the provision of highly secure software and hosting solutions
  • access to your purchase data via the MyFreedelity portal or application
  • the express exclusion of any other form of use of purchase data.

Any additional processing may only be carried out on explicit instruction from the brands concerned, and with your prior and informed consent.

Why have I received an email from Freedelity mentioning changes in the way my personal data is processed? How long have you been processing my personal data?

You have received this e-mail because your identification and contact data are included in the reference file managed by Freedelity SA, in collaboration with various retailers.

The purpose of this file is to enable these brands to identify you correctly, to keep your contact details up to date and, where appropriate, to offer you personalized services and benefits.

This e-mail has been sent at the request of the Data Protection Authority (DPA).

It aims to inform you, in a clear and transparent manner, of changes in the way your personal data is processed.

These changes have been implemented by Freedelity, in consultation with partner retailers, to strengthen the compliance of processing with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

In this context, Freedelity has :

  • reduces the nature and quantity of data processed to what is strictly necessary (principle of minimization)
  • increased transparency of the information collected
  • provided you with simple means to object to all or part of the processing carried out
  • limit the data retention period to what is strictly necessary
  • facilitate the definitive deletion of your personal data upon request
  • has changed the legal basis for the processing operations described in our personal data protection policy. We now process your data using the legal basis of legitimate interest. By accessing your MyFreedelity profile, you can now object to any processing of your personal data.

The processing of your data by Freedelity is not new: it results from your initial interaction with one of the partner merchants, at the time you shared your data (via ID card, form or MyFreedelity application).

This data is processed since this first interaction, in accordance with the purposes and guarantees specified in the Data Protection Policy available on www.myfreedelity.com.

Freedelity attaches constant importance to the protection of your personal data and to the effective respect of your rights.

If you have any further questions or requests, please do not hesitate to contact us:

privacy@freedelity.be
+32 (0)2 880 98 36

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