Privacy & cookie policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how Bentri Forwarding BV ("Bentri", "we", "us" or "our") processes personal data and uses cookies when you visit our website or contact us.
Bentri processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Belgian legislation.
1. Data controller
Bentri Forwarding BV
Lambrechtshoekenlaan 88/16
2170 Antwerp
Belgium
Email: info@bentri.be
Telephone: +32 (0)3 375 48 90
Bentri acts as the data controller for all processing activities described in this policy.
2. Personal data we process
Depending on your interaction with us, we may process the following categories of personal data:
Identification data: name, company name
Contact data: email address, telephone number, postal address
Professional data: job title, employer, role
Communication data: content of emails, contact forms or other correspondence
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information
Website usage data: pages visited, session data and cookie preferences
We do not intentionally process special categories of personal data.
3. Purposes and legal bases
3.1 Contact and enquiries
Purpose: responding to enquiries submitted via website, email or phone
Data: identification and contact data, communication content
Legal basis: legitimate interest and/or pre‑contractual measures
3.2 Contractual relationships and services
Purpose: execution and administration of forwarding and logistics services, including documentation and follow‑up
Data: identification, contact and professional data, service‑related communication
Legal basis: performance of a contract
3.3 Legal and regulatory compliance
Purpose: compliance with accounting, customs, transport and other legal obligations
Data: identification and service‑related data
Legal basis: legal obligation
3.4 Website analytics and improvement
Purpose: improving website performance, usability and security
Data: technical and usage data via cookies
Legal basis: consent (for non‑essential cookies) or legitimate interest (for strictly necessary cookies)
4. Data recipients
Personal data may be shared with the following categories of recipients, only where necessary:
Bentri employees and internal departments
Logistics partners, carriers, agents and terminals involved in service execution
IT and hosting providers
Professional advisers (legal, accounting)
Public authorities where legally required
All recipients are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
5. International data transfers
Certain logistics activities may require data transfers outside the European Economic Area. Where applicable, Bentri ensures appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protection mechanisms.
6. Retention periods
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described above:
Contact enquiries: up to 24 months
Contractual and operational data: in accordance with contractual and statutory retention obligations
Accounting and legal records: as required by Belgian law
Cookie and analytics data: as specified in the Cookie Policy
7. Your rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
Request erasure where legally applicable
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be sent to info@bentri.be. We may request proof of identity. We will respond within one month.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
8. Cookies
8.1 What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly and provide insights into usage.
8.2 Types of cookies we use
Bentri uses cookies in line with the same structure and consent logic as applied on the Tactile website:
Strictly necessary cookies: required for core website functionality and security
Preference cookies: remember user preferences such as language or settings
Statistics cookies: collect aggregated, anonymised data on website usage
Marketing cookies: used to measure and improve marketing activities
Strictly necessary cookies are always active. All other cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.
8.3 Cookie management
When you first visit our website, you can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings link.
You can also manage cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
8.4 Third‑party cookies
We may use third‑party services such as Google Analytics or similar tools. These providers may place cookies in accordance with your consent choices.
9. Data security
Bentri implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse or unauthorised access.
10. Changes to this policy
This Privacy & Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
11. Contact
For questions regarding this policy or the processing of personal data, please contact info@bentri.be.