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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 May 2026

 

Welcome to the website of Abdelmoula El Hadi (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and responsibly, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Belgian and European privacy laws.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit this website or interact with our services.

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1. Who We Are

 

This website is operated by:

 

Abdelmoula El Hadi

Brussels, Belgium

Website: www.abdelmoulaelhadi.com

 

For privacy-related questions, you may contact us through the contact form available on the website.

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect

 

Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect the following information:

 

Information You Voluntarily Provide

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When you:

  • Contact us through a form

  • Subscribe to the newsletter

  • Submit reflections related to The Creativity Paradox

  • Upload an image or written reflection

  • Request information about talks, workshops, or collaborations

 

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Organization/company name

  • Message content

  • Uploaded images or files

  • Reflections or comments voluntarily submitted

 

Automatically Collected Information

 

When you browse the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Referral source

 

3. How We Use Your Data

 

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Send requested information

  • Deliver newsletter updates and insights

  • Share reflections submitted through the book experience (only anonymously and if consent is provided)

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Analyze website traffic and engagement

  • Manage speaking, workshop, or collaboration requests

 

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

 

4. Newsletter & Communications

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If you subscribe to our newsletter or voluntarily provide your email address, we may send occasional:

  • Articles

  • Reflections

  • Event updates

  • Book-related content

  • Thought leadership insights

 

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

 

5. Book Reflection & Community Gallery Submissions

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When submitting reflections connected to The Creativity Paradox:

  • Participation is voluntary

  • Reflections shared publicly will remain anonymous unless explicitly agreed otherwise

  • Uploaded images and written reflections may be reviewed before publication

  • We reserve the right not to publish submissions that are inappropriate, offensive, or unrelated

 

By choosing the “share anonymously” option, you consent to the possible publication of your reflection without identifying information.

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6. Legal Basis for Processing

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Under GDPR, we process personal data based on:

  • Your consent

  • Legitimate interest (such as improving the website or responding to inquiries)

  • Performance of a requested service

  • Compliance with legal obligations

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7. Data Retention

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We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

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Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.

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8. Third-Party Services

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This website may use third-party services, including:

  • Wix Studio

  • Analytics providers

  • Email marketing tools

  • Embedded media or social platforms

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These providers may process data according to their own privacy policies.

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9. Cookies

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This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve functionality

  • Analyze traffic

  • Enhance user experience

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You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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If required by applicable law, a cookie consent banner will be displayed.

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10. Your Rights Under GDPR

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If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

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To exercise these rights, please contact us through the website contact form.

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11. Data Security

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We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or loss.

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However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

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12. Children’s Privacy

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This website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

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13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality.

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The latest version will always be available on this page.

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14. Contact

 

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through:

 

Contact Page

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