Mace Legal BV, for everyone who visits mace-legal.com
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE
This website, mace-legal.com, is run by Mace Legal BV, Coupure Rechts 88, 9000 Ghent, Belgium, enterprise number 1005.557.527. Mace Legal BV is the controller for the personal data described in this section. For questions about it, write to info@mace-legal.com.
Mace is a network of independent law firms. When you become a client, or otherwise deal with one of our firms on a matter, the policy of that firm applies as well. You find the policies of our Belgian and Danish firms below this section.
NO COOKIES
This website does not set cookies, and we do not use advertising or cross-site tracking tools. That is why you do not see a cookie banner.
One feature stores something in your browser, and only when you use it: if you put items from our Club in the bag, your browser remembers your choice (in its local storage) so the bag is still filled on the next page. That information stays on your device and is never sent to us. Empty the bag, or clear your browser's site data, to remove it.
VISITOR STATISTICS
We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to see how the website is used: how many visits there are, which pages are read, from which website visitors arrive, and from which country and on which kind of device. It shows us those figures only in aggregate, so we cannot see who you are or follow you across visits.
Cloudflare Web Analytics sets no cookies and stores nothing in your browser. A small script measures the page you view and how fast it loads, and sends that to Cloudflare. According to Cloudflare, it does not use your IP address or any other data to recognise you across visits or across websites.
We do this on the basis of our legitimate interest in understanding which information is useful to founders and in keeping the website fast (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
HOSTING AND SECURITY
The website is hosted and delivered by Cloudflare, Inc., based in the United States. Like any web server, Cloudflare receives technical data when you open a page, such as your IP address, the page you ask for, the time, and your browser type. Cloudflare uses this data to deliver the website and to protect it against abuse and attacks, on our behalf and under a data processing agreement. The basis is our legitimate interest in a website that works and is secure (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
CONTACTING US AND BOOKING A SESSION
The booking form books your session directly in our booking system, Cal.com. When you scroll to the form, your browser asks Cal.com which moments are free, so Cal.com receives technical data such as your IP address. When you book, your name, email address, company, the topic, your message, the moment you chose and your time zone go to Cal.com, Inc., based in the United States. Cal.com puts the session in the calendar of the lawyer who hosts it and sends you the invitation, on our behalf and under a data processing agreement.
The other forms on this website (a session request when no free moment can be loaded, a Founder Bible order, a Club request and an application to become a Runner) send what you entered straight to us. It is stored in our database at Cloudflare, in the European Union, where our team reads it and answers you by email. Only if sending fails does your own email program open instead, with a message to info@mace-legal.com that you can still change; we then receive only what you send.
For a booking or a session request, that is your name, email address, company, the topic, the moment you chose or your preferred moments, and your message. For a Founder Bible order, it is your email address and the guide you asked for. For a Club request, your name, email address, the items you chose and your message. For a Runner application, your name, email address, the link you add and your message. We use it to answer you, to plan the session and, if you become a client, to open your file. The basis is taking steps at your request before entering into an agreement (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR), or our legitimate interest in answering the people who contact us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). We use a Runner application only to consider you for a role at Mace.
We keep these emails, form requests and bookings as long as needed to answer you and to follow up. If the contact leads to a matter, they become part of the file and the retention periods in the policy of the firm handling it apply.
OTHER WEBSITES AND TOOLS
This website links to other websites: our pages on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, the websites of the founders in our Hall of Fame, and the tools on our Founder Tools page, which run on their own websites. Nothing from those websites loads until you click a link. Once you are there, their own terms and privacy policies apply.
WHERE YOUR DATA GOES
Cloudflare and Cal.com are based in the United States and may process data outside the European Economic Area. For Cloudflare, such transfers are covered by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, under which Cloudflare is certified, or by the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission. For Cal.com, they are covered by the safeguards in our data processing agreement with Cal.com.
YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to have it corrected or erased, to restrict or object to its processing, and to receive it in a portable format. Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time. To use these rights, write to info@mace-legal.com.
You can also file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit / Autorité de protection des données), Rue de la Presse 35, 1000 Brussels, www.dataprotectionauthority.be, or with the data protection authority of the country where you live.
Our firms
How each firm handles personal data when you work with us, apply for a job, or are involved in a matter.
Privacy policy
Mace Legal BV, Belgium
ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS
The following definitions will apply throughout this privacy policy.
"General Data Protection Regulation" (GDPR) means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.
"Belgian Data Protection Act" means the Law of 30 July 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data.
"Mace" means Mace Legal, a private limited liability company (besloten vennootschap or BV) incorporated, organized and existing under the laws of Belgium, with registered seat at Coupure Rechts 88, 9000 Ghent, Belgium, and with enterprise number 1005.557.527.
"Personal Data" means any information about an identified or identifiable individual, such as the person's name, email address, national registration number or address, as well as information about the person's physical, mental, economic, cultural or social conditions. Information about legal entities is not covered by the definition of "personal data".
"Processing" of personal data refers to any activity performed on personal data, including collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, use or disclosure.
ARTICLE 2 – APPLICATION
This privacy policy (the "Policy") describes how Mace processes personal data in its case handling, its client identification (KYC) procedures and its recruitment. How Mace processes personal data when you visit mace-legal.com is described in the section on this website above.
The applicable personal data protection rules are set forth in the GDPR and the Belgian Data Protection Act.
ARTICLE 3 – DATA CONTROLLER
The legal entity responsible for the processing of personal data received by Mace is:
For the purpose of providing legal services to its clients, Mace collects, processes and stores personal data about you, including contact information such as your name, position, email address, telephone number and address, and the information you or others share with us about the matter. Mace collects this information directly from you or from third parties, such as clients, counterparties, public authorities or public databases.
Before taking on certain matters, Mace must identify its clients and their beneficial owners under Belgian anti-money laundering legislation. For that purpose, Mace processes identification data such as a copy of an identity document.
Job applications will receive a response with an invitation to an interview or a rejection. If Mace does not have an open position but wishes to keep your application, Mace will ask for your consent to store it.
ARTICLE 5 – BASIS FOR PROCESSING
The legal basis for Mace's processing of personal data is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) where the processing is necessary to enter into or perform the engagement with you as a client. In other cases, including if you are employed by a client, a counterparty or another person relevant to the matter, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests), where the legitimate interest is to advise, enforce or defend the client's interests.
Where Mace processes personal data to comply with a legal obligation, such as client identification under anti-money laundering legislation or filings required by company law, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.
If Mace needs to register information in public authority databases or assist you with a transaction, it may process your national registration number (rijksregisternummer / numéro de registre national) to identify you, only where Belgian law allows or requires this.
In specific cases, Mace processes sensitive personal data, such as health data or trade union membership, only where necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims (Article 9(2)(f) GDPR) or with your explicit consent (Article 9(2)(a) GDPR).
Applications that Mace keeps for future positions are kept on the basis of your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
ARTICLE 6 – RECIPIENTS
Mace treats your personal data confidentially. Its lawyers are bound by professional secrecy and by the professional rules of the bar.
In handling a matter, Mace may share your information with counterparties and their advisers, notaries, courts and public authorities, for example when incorporating a company, filing changes with the authorities, or handling a dispute. If a matter also involves Mace Denmark Advokatanpartsselskab, Mace shares with that firm only what is needed for the matter.
ARTICLE 7 – STORAGE
Mace retains your information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. As a general rule, case files are kept for five years after the matter is closed, unless the law requires a longer period. Identification data collected under anti-money laundering legislation is kept for the period that legislation prescribes.
Rejected job applications are deleted, unless you consent to Mace keeping your application for up to six months for future opportunities.
ARTICLE 8 – DATA PROCESSORS
Mace uses external service providers that process personal data on its behalf, such as Microsoft (Microsoft 365, for email and document management), Harvest (time tracking and invoicing) and Cloudflare (hosting of this website). A list of Mace's data processors is available on request by writing to info@mace-legal.com.
Some of these providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Mace only allows this where the transfer is covered by an adequacy decision of the European Commission, such as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, or by the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission.
ARTICLE 9 – YOUR RIGHTS
As a data subject, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to have inaccurate data rectified, to request erasure, to restrict or object to processing, and to receive your data in a portable format, in accordance with the GDPR and Belgian law. The exercise of these rights may be limited by law, including by professional secrecy, or where the rights of others outweigh your interests.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where the processing is based on your consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
For more information about your rights, you can consult the website of the Belgian Data Protection Authority: www.dataprotectionauthority.be.
ARTICLE 10 – CONTACT
If you have any questions about Mace's processing of your personal data or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact Mace at info@mace-legal.com. Please include your full name and enough information for Mace to identify you and answer your request. Mace will answer as soon as possible and in any case within one month.
ARTICLE 11 – COMPLAINTS
If you are not satisfied with how Mace handles your personal data, you are welcome to contact Mace first. You can also file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority:
Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit / Autorité de protection des données (GBA/APD) Rue de la Presse 35, 1000 Brussels Phone: +32 2 274 48 00 Email: contact@apd-gba.be
ARTICLE 12 – CHANGES TO THE POLICY
Mace reserves the right to amend this policy due to legal changes, technological innovations, new or improved services, or changes to the website.
This policy was updated in October 2026.
Privacy policy
Mace Denmark Advokatanpartsselskab, Denmark
ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS
The following definitions will apply throughout this privacy policy.
"General Data Protection Regulation" means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.
"Danish Data Protection Act" means Act No. 502 of May 23, 2018.
"Mace Denmark" means Mace Denmark Advokatanpartsselskab, a private limited liability company (anpartsselskab or ApS) incorporated, organized and existing under the laws of Denmark, with registered seat at Søtorvet 5, 2., 1371, Copenhagen K, Denmark and with CVR-number 44946769.
"Personal Data" means any information about an identifiable individual, such as the person's name, email address, CPR number, address, as well as information about the person's physical, mental, economic, cultural, or social conditions. Information about legal entities is not covered by the definition of "personal data."
"Processing" of personal data refers to any activity performed on personal data, including collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, use, or disclosure.
ARTICLE 2 – APPLICATION
This privacy policy (the "Policy") describes how Mace Denmark processes personal data in its case handling, KYC procedures, and recruitment.
The relevant personal data protection rules that currently apply to Mace Denmark's processing of personal data are set forth in the General Data Protection Regulation and the Danish Data Protection Act.
ARTICLE 3 – DATA CONTROLLER
The legal entity responsible for the processing of personal data received by Mace Denmark is:
For the purpose of providing services to clients, Mace Denmark collects, processes, and stores various types of personal data about you, including contact information such as name, position, email, telephone, and address. Mace Denmark collects information directly from you or from third parties, such as clients or public authorities or databases. Job applications will receive a response with an invitation to an interview or a rejection. If Mace Denmark does not have any open positions but wishes to keep the application, Mace Denmark will request your consent to store your application.
ARTICLE 5 – BASIS FOR PROCESSING
The legal basis for Mace Denmark's processing of personal data is the Danish Data Protection Act, Section 6(1), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation Article 6(1)(b). This applies if you, as a client, are an individual, as the processing is necessary to enter into or fulfill the agreement for legal assistance with the client. In other cases, including if you are employed by the client, a counterparty, or another person relevant to the case, the legal basis for processing is the Danish Data Protection Act Section 6(1), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, Article 6(1)(f), where the legitimate interest is to advise, enforce, or defend the client's interests.
If Mace Denmark needs to register in public authority databases (virk.dk) or provide assistance to you in connection with a transaction, Mace Denmark may need to process several of your personal data, including your Civil Registration Number ("CPR number") to identify you. The basis for processing CPR numbers is Mace Denmark's obligation to comply with anti-money laundering, registration, and/or company law regulations, in accordance with the Danish Data Protection Act Section 11(2)(1), in conjunction with the General Data Protection Regulation Article 87, and for the purpose of establishing, enforcing, or defending legal claims, in accordance with the Danish Data Protection Section 11(2)(4), in conjunction with Section 7(1), and the General Data Protection Regulation Article 87.
In specific cases, Mace Denmark processes sensitive personal data about you, such as health information or information about trade union membership. Mace Denmark will only process such information if and to the extent necessary for establishing, enforcing, or defending legal claims, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, Article 6(1)(a) and (e), and the General Data Protection Regulation Article 9(2)(a) and (f).
ARTICLE 6 – RECIPIENTS
Mace Denmark treats your personal data confidentially in accordance with applicable professional ethical rules.
In its case processing, Mace Denmark will exchange your information with counterparties and courts. Mace Denmark will also exchange your information with public authorities if it has obtained your information for the purpose of sharing it with public authorities, for example, when registering changes in companies or handling complaint cases.
ARTICLE 7 – STORAGE
Mace Denmark keeps your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which your personal data was collected. Afterwards, the information will be deleted. As a general rule, case files are kept for 5 years from the completion of the task.
If Mace Denmark rejects your job application, it will simultaneously delete your personal information. If Mace Denmark does not notify you of a rejection immediately, your application will be kept for a maximum of 6 months, after which it will be deleted.
ARTICLE 8 – DATA PROCESSORS
Mace Denmark uses Visma Dinero ApS for handling its invoices, SignWell for handling electronic contract agreements, Microsoft Ireland Operations, Ltd. and Office365 Business for electronic document management. A list of Mace Denmark's data processors can be requested from Mace Denmark by contacting the above-mentioned contact person. Mace Denmark uses Pingo documents to collect the necessary information for KYC procedures.
ARTICLE 9 – YOUR RIGHTS
As a data subject, you have the right to request access to the personal information Mace Denmark processes about you, including its source, purposes of processing, and recipients, to the extent they are disclosed.
You have the right to object to Mace Denmark's processing of your personal information, as well as the right to request rectification or erasure of your personal information if it is incorrect, incomplete, or irrelevant.
The exercise of your rights may be limited by legislation or for the protection of essential private interests if they are deemed to outweigh your interests.
To the extent you have provided consent for the processing of your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Upon withdrawal, the processing of your personal information will cease, and your personal information will be deleted unless there is a legitimate basis for continued retention, such as for documentation purposes.
If you have any questions regarding Mace Denmark's processing of personal data and your rights, please feel free to contact attorney-at-law Michael Pilegaard at telephone +45 42309849 or email michael.pilegaard@mace-legal.com.
When contacting Mace Denmark, please provide sufficient information, including your full name and email address, so that Mace Denmark can process your inquiry, identify you, and respond to your request. Mace Denmark will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
ARTICLE 11 – COMPLAINTS
If you disagree or are dissatisfied with the way Mace Denmark handles your personal information, you are welcome to contact Mace Denmark. You can also file a complaint with the Danish Data Protection Agency, which is the authority responsible for supervising data protection in Denmark:
Data Protection Agency Carl Jacobsens Vej 35 2500 Valby P: +45 33193200 E: dt@datatilsynet.dk
ARTICLE 12 – CHANGES TO THE POLICY
Mace Denmark reserves the right to amend the policy due to significant changes in legislation, new technical solutions, new or improved features, or for the purpose of improving the website.
This policy was updated in February 2025.
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