Privacy
MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) is committed to protecting the personal data of its stakeholders. Depending on how you interact with MPET different types of personal data can be collected and processed. Please find below the different capacities in which you may interact with MPET and a corresponding description of how we handle your personal data.
• Visitor Website
• Visitor Offices Willemdok
• Visitor Terminal(s)
• Truck Drivers
• Customers & Business Partners
• Suppliers
• Job Applicants
• First Aid
These privacy notices may be updated from time to time without prior notice. We recommend that you regularly consult this page for the latest versions. If you have any further questions in regards to data privacy at MPET, please contact us at infogdpr@globalpsa.com.
Privacy Notice – Visitor Website
MPET may process your personal data when you visit and interact with our website www.MPET.be. This privacy notice covers the personal data we can process from you through this website.
MSC PSA European Terminal NV (“MPET”, “we”, “us”), having its registered office at Napelsstraat 79, 2000 Antwerp (Belgium), with company registration number 0552.527.539, is responsible for processing your personal data.
If you have any questions in regards to the personal data we process of you or if you want to exercise your rights, you can contact us at infogdpr@globalpsa.com.
What personal data do we process?
When you access our website we automatically collect some personal data through the use of cookies. More information on the use of cookies can be found in our cookie policy.
We further only process personal data we receive directly from you when you complete the contact form, i.e. your name, first name, company, email address, and any personal (identifiable) data you might include in the free text field.
We will store your personal data for as long, yet no longer as legally required.
Why and how do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data to review your request and to contact you following up on your request.
On what grounds do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data on the legal ground of consent, respectively article 6.1 a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679).
Do we share your personal data with third parties?
In case this is required due to the nature of your request we can share your personal data with other entities within the PSA or TiL group. We ensure that these recipients process your personal data in compliance with the applicable legislation. Where recipients process your personal data outside of the European Economic Area we will conclude the necessary (contractual) safeguards (e.g. EC Standard Contractual Clauses or similar contractual safeguards) in order for your personal data to have an adequate level of protection.
If it is legally justified or required, your personal data can also be passed on to the competent authorities or other authorities involved in law enforcement (police, customs, investigation judge, etc. ).
How do we keep your personal data safe?
We take technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal data is protected from unauthorized access, deletion or unlawful processing. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your privacy interests are protected in accordance with the applicable laws.
What are your rights in regards to your personal data?
You have the right to access your personal data and to correct it in case it is inaccurate or incomplete, have it removed or its processing restricted, or to obtain a copy of your personal data, all if the legal conditions for these rights have been met.
You have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) in connection with the processing of your personal data by us. You can contact the DPA at contact@adp-gba.be or by mail at Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit, Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussel.
Last updated April 2025.
Privacy Notice - Visitor Willemdok
MPET may process your personal data when you visit our offices at Willemdok. This privacy notice covers the personal data we process from you during your visit.
MSC PSA European Terminal NV (“MPET”, “we”, “us”), having its registered office at Napelsstraat 79, 2000 Antwerp (Belgium), with company registration number 0552.527.539, is responsible for processing your personal data.
If you have any questions in regards to the personal data we process of you or you want to exercise your rights, you can contact us at infogdpr@globalpsa.com.
What personal data do we process?
We only process personal data we collect directly from you when your register at the front desk, i.e. name, first name, company, email address.
While you are at our office location, you will also be filmed by our surveillance cameras, no audio is recorded.
We will store your personal data for as long, yet no longer as legally required.
Why and how do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data to register you in our visitor log. After the registration you will receive a visitor-badge, which must be worn visibly at all times and which grants limited access to the building. Upon return of the visitor-badge, you will be signed out of the visitor log.
We process surveillance footage to prevent crimes and detect unauthorized access or threats to the safety of the office location in accordance with the Belgian Camera Act of March 21, 2007.
On what grounds do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data on the legal ground of legitimate interest pursued by the controller, respectively article 6.1 f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679). MPET processes your personal data for general safety, security, and access control purposes.
Do we share your personal data with third parties?
In case this is required for the processing activity your personal data can be shared with other entities in the PSA or TiL group. Where we have contractual obligations your personal data can also be shared with our partners (e.g. security firm). We ensure that these recipients process your personal data in compliance with the applicable legislation. Where recipients process your personal data outside of the European Economic Area we will conclude the necessary (contractual) safeguards (e.g. EC Standard Contractual Clauses or similar contractual safeguards) in order for your personal data to have an adequate level of protection.
If it is legally justified or required, your personal data can also be passed on to the competent authorities or other authorities involved in law enforcement (police, customs, investigation judge, etc.).
How do we keep your personal data safe?
We take technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal data is protected from unauthorized access, deletion or unlawful processing. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your privacy interests are protected in accordance with the applicable laws.
What are your rights in regards to your personal data?
You have the right to access your personal data and to correct it in case it is inaccurate or incomplete, have it removed or its processing restricted, to obtain a copy of your personal data, all if the legal conditions for these rights have been met.
You have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) in connection with the processing of your personal data by us. You can contact the DPA at contact@adp-gba.be or by mail at Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit, Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussel.
Last updated April 2025.
Privacy Notice – Visitor Terminal
MPET may process your personal data when you visit one of our terminals. This privacy notice covers the personal data we process from you during your visit.
MSC PSA European Terminal NV (“MPET”, “we”, “us”), having its registered office at Napelsstraat 79, 2000 Antwerp (Belgium), with company registration number 0552.527.539, is responsible for processing your personal data.
If you have any questions in regards to the personal data we process of you or you want to exercise your rights, you can contact us at infogdpr@globalpsa.com.
What personal data do we process?
The following personal data can be processed when you visit one of our terminals: name, first name, date of birth, ID card number, Alfapass number, company, number plate, phone number, email address. We collect all or part of this personal data either from you directly or through other channels, like e.g. Alfapass, Prean. In case you provide us with personal data of other individuals, you guarantee us that this personal data is collected in accordance with the applicable laws and that the individuals have been informed accordingly.
While you are on our terminals, you will also be filmed by our surveillance cameras, no audio is recorded.
We will store your personal data for as long, yet no longer as legally required.
Why and how do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data for administrative purposes to register you in our visitor log, and to ensure that we fulfil our obligations under the International Ship and Port Facility Security code (ISPS), the European Regulation 275/2004 and the Belgian Shipping Code.
We process surveillance footage to prevent crimes and detect unauthorized access or threats to the safety of the office location in accordance with the Belgian Camera Act of March 21, 2007.
On what grounds do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data on the legal ground of compliance with a legal obligation and legitimate interest pursued by the controller, respectively article 6.1 c) and f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679). MPET processes your personal data for general safety, security, and access control purposes.
Do we share your personal data with third parties?
In case this is required for the processing activity your personal data can be shared with other entities in the PSA or TiL group. Where we have contractual obligations, your personal data can also be shared with our partners (e.g. security firm). We ensure that these recipients process your personal data in compliance with the applicable legislation. Where recipients process your personal data outside of the European Economic Area we will conclude the necessary (contractual) safeguards (e.g. EC Standard Contractual Clauses or similar contractual safeguards) in order for your personal data to have an adequate level of protection.
If it is legally justified or required, your personal data can also be passed on to the competent authorities or other authorities involved in law enforcement (police, customs, investigation judge, etc. ).
How do we keep your personal data safe?
We take technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal data is protected from unauthorized access, deletion or unlawful processing. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your privacy interests are protected in accordance with the applicable laws.
What are your rights in regards to your personal data?
You have the right to access your personal data and to correct it in case it is inaccurate or incomplete, have it removed or its processing restricted, or to obtain a copy of your personal data, all if the legal conditions for these rights have been met.
You have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) in connection with the processing of your personal data by us. You can contact the DPA at contact@adp-gba.be or by mail at Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit, Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussel.
Last updated April 2025.
Privacy Notice - Truck Driver
MPET may process your personal data when you visit one of our terminals, or when you interact with our applications (“e-portal”, “OptiTruck” or “Self Service Desk”) to book a pick-up and/or drop-off of a container. This privacy notice covers the personal data we process from you as a truck driver.
MSC PSA European Terminal NV (“MPET”, “we”, “us”), having its registered office at Napelsstraat 79, 2000 Antwerp (Belgium), with company registration number 0552.527.539, is responsible for processing your personal data.
If you have any questions in regards to the personal data we process of you or you want to exercise your rights, you can contact us at infogdpr@globalpsa.com.
What personal data do we process?
The following personal data can be processed: name, first name, date of birth, ID card number, Alfapass number, validity safety test, gender, company, profession (function), number plate, phone number, email address, address. We collect all or part of this personal data either from you directly or through other channels , like e.g. Alfapass. In case you provide us with personal data of other individuals, you guarantee that this personal data is collected in accordance with the applicable laws and that the individuals have been informed accordingly.
Sensitive personal data - when entering or exiting our terminal you will be required to provide your fingerprint to verify your identity. This process verifies whether the fingerprint provided corresponds to the fingerprint stored on the Alfapass presented. We only collect and store the result of this verification (i.e.: positive or negative), no fingerprint or other biometrical data is stored or processed by us.
While you are on our terminals, you will also be filmed by our surveillance cameras, no audio is recorded.
We will store your personal data for as long, yet no longer as legally required.
Why and how do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data for administrative purposes to provide you access to our terminal on your booked timeslot, to inform you about the status of the terminal, and to ensure that we fulfil our obligations under the International Ship and Port Facility Security code (ISPS), the European Regulation 275/2004 and the Belgian Shipping Code. Additionally we process your personal data for reasons of safety or security (certified pick up of containers (“Certified Pick Up”) in the sense of General Port Police Regulations Port area of Antwerp).
We process surveillance footage to prevent crimes and detect unauthorized access or threats to the safety on the terminal location in accordance with the Belgian Camera Act of March 21, 2007.
On what grounds do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data on the legal grounds of performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation and legitimate interest pursued by the controller, respectively article 6.1 b), c) and f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679).
Do we share your personal data with third parties?
In case this is required for the processing activities your personal data can be shared with other entities in the PSA or TiL group. Where we have contractual obligations, your personal data can also be shared with our partners (e.g. security firm, NxtPort, Camco, etc.). We ensure that these recipients process your personal data in compliance with the applicable legislation. Where recipients process your personal data outside of the European Economic Area we will conclude the necessary (contractual) safeguards (e.g. EC Standard Contractual Clauses or similar contractual safeguards) in order for your personal data to have an adequate level of protection.
If it is legally justified or required, your personal data can also be passed on to the competent authorities or other authorities involved in law enforcement (police, customs, investigation judge, etc. ).
How do we keep your personal data safe?
We take technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal data is protected from unauthorized access, deletion or unlawful processing. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your privacy interests are protected in accordance with the applicable laws.
What are your rights in regards to your personal data?
You have the right to access your personal data and to correct it in case it is inaccurate or incomplete, have it removed or its processing restricted, or to obtain a copy of your personal data, all if the legal conditions for these rights have been met.
You have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) in connection with the processing of your personal data by us. You can contact the DPA at contact@adp-gba.be or by mail at Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit, Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussel.
Last updated April 2025.
Privacy Notice – Customers & Business Partners
MPET may process your personal data in light of your professional relationship with MPET. This privacy notice covers the personal data we can process from you as a customer or business partner.
MSC PSA European Terminal NV (“MPET”, “we”, “us”), having its registered office at Napelsstraat 79, 2000 Antwerp (Belgium), with company registration number 0552.527.539, is responsible for processing your personal data.
If you have any questions in regards to the personal data we process of you or if you want to exercise your rights, you can contact us at infogdpr@globalpsa.com.
What personal data do we process?
During our professional relationship we may process personal data from you, i.e. your name, first name, date of birth, gender, phone number, mobile number, email address, address, function, company, transaction and billing data, signatures. We collect all or part of this personal data either from you directly or through other channels. In case you provide us with personal data of other individuals, you guarantee that this personal data is collected in accordance with the applicable laws and that the individuals have been informed accordingly.
We will store your personal data for as long, yet no longer as legally required.
Why and how do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data for our customer administration and customer relationship management, which can include contract negotiations, the review of a customer form, to manage our contractual obligations, and any related communication, as well as managing disputes (including legal disputes).
We may also process your personal data in light of our compliance requirements, where we may assess your personal data in light of sanctions, fraud and anti-money laundering checks.
On what grounds do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data on the legal ground of consent, performance of a contract, and legitimate interest pursued by the controller, respectively article 6.1 a), b) and f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679).
Do we share your personal data with third parties?
In case this is required due to the nature of your question we can share your personal data with other entities in the PSA or TiL group. Where we have contractual obligations, your personal data can also be shared with our partners. We ensure that these recipients process your personal data in compliance with the applicable legislation. Where recipients process your personal data outside of the European Economic Area we will conclude the necessary (contractual) safeguards (e.g. EC Standard Contractual Clauses or similar contractual safeguards) in order for your personal data to have an adequate level of protection.
If it is legally justified or required, your personal data can also be passed on to the competent authorities or other authorities involved in law enforcement (police, customs, investigation judge, etc. ).
How do we keep your personal data safe?
We take technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal data is protected from unauthorized access, deletion or unlawful processing. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your privacy interests are protected in accordance with the applicable laws.
What are your rights in regards to your personal data?
You have the right to access your personal data and to correct it in case it is inaccurate or incomplete, have it removed or its processing restricted, or to obtain a copy of your personal data, all if the legal conditions for these rights have been met.
You have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) in connection with the processing of your personal data by us. You can contact the DPA at contact@adp-gba.be or by mail at Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit, Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussel.
Last updated April 2025.
Privacy Notice - Supplier
MPET may process your personal data in light of your professional relationship with MPET. This privacy notice covers the personal data we can process from you as a supplier.
MSC PSA European Terminal NV (“MPET”, “we”, “us”), having its registered office at Napelsstraat 79, 2000 Antwerp (Belgium), with company registration number 0552.527.539, is responsible for processing your personal data.
If you have any questions in regards to the personal data we process of you or if you want to exercise your rights, you can contact us at infogdpr@globalpsa.com.
What personal data do we process?
During our professional relationship we may process personal data from you, i.e. your name, first name, date of birth, gender, phone number, mobile number, email address, address, function, company, transaction and billing data, signatures. We collect all or part of this personal data either from you directly or through other channels. In case you provide us with personal data of other individuals, you guarantee that this personal data is collected in accordance with the applicable laws and that the individuals have been informed accordingly.
We will store your personal data for as long, yet no longer as legally required.
Why and how do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data for our supplier administration and supplier relationship management, which can include contract negotiations, the review of a supplier form, to manage our contractual obligations, and any related communication, as well as managing disputes (including legal disputes).
We may also process your personal data in light of our compliance requirements, where we may assess your personal data in light of sanctions, fraud and anti-money laundering checks.
On what grounds do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data on the legal ground of consent, performance of a contract, and legitimate interest pursued by the controller respectively article 6.1 a), b) and f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679).
Do we share your personal data with third parties?
In case this is required due to the nature of your question we can share your personal data with other entities in the PSA or TiL group. Where we have contractual obligations, your personal data can also be shared with our partners. We ensure that these recipients process your personal data in compliance with the applicable legislation. Where recipients process your personal data outside of the European Economic Area we will conclude the necessary (contractual) safeguards (e.g. EC Standard Contractual Clauses or similar contractual safeguards) in order for your personal data to have an adequate level of protection.
If it is legally justified or required, your personal data can also be passed on to the competent authorities or other authorities involved in law enforcement (police, customs, investigation judge, etc. ).
How do we keep your personal data safe?
We take technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal data is protected from unauthorized access, deletion or unlawful processing. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your privacy interests are protected in accordance with the applicable laws.
What are your rights in regards to your personal data?
You have the right to access your personal data and to correct it in case it is inaccurate or incomplete, have it removed or its processing restricted, or to obtain a copy of your personal data, all if the legal conditions for these rights have been met.
You have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) in connection with the processing of your personal data by us. You can contact the DPA at contact@adp-gba.be or by mail at Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit, Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussel.
Last updated April 2025.
Privacy Notice – Job Applicant
MPET may process your personal data when you apply for a vacancy at MPET, either directly to MPET or through our website www.grootgrotergroots.be. This privacy notice covers the personal data we process from you as a job applicant.
MSC PSA European Terminal NV (“MPET”, “we”, “us”), having its registered office at Napelsstraat 79, 2000 Antwerp (Belgium), with company registration number 0552.527.539, is responsible for processing your personal data.
If you have any questions in regards to the personal data we process of you or you want to exercise your rights, you can contact us at infogdpr@globalpsa.com.
What personal data do we process?
When you access our website we automatically collect some personal data through the use of cookies. More information on the use of cookies can be found in our cookie policy.
We further only process personal data we receive directly from you when you complete the application form, or when you send us your application directly, i.e. your name, first name, mobile phone number, email address, current function and employer, education and training information, and any other information that is available on your curriculum vitae.
During the application process and depending on the stage of the recruitment process, we may also process the following personal data from you, i.e. ID card number, work and residence status, bank account number, emergency contact details, drivers license, compensation and benefits, data obtained from a personality test, data from competence and skill assessments, background check reports, security data, criminal convictions and prosecutions.
We will store your personal data for as long, yet no longer as legally required.
Why and how do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data for recruitment and selection purposes, to review and manage your application and to contact you.
We may also process your personal data to receive a security opinion in accordance with Law of 11 December 1998 on classification and security clearances, security certificates and security notices.
On what grounds do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data on the legal ground of consent, compliance with a legal obligation and legitimate interest pursued by the controller, respectively article 6.1 a), c) and f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679).
Do we share your personal data with third parties?
In case this is required for the processing activities your personal data can be shared with other entities in the PSA or TiL group. Where we have contractual obligations, your personal data can also be shared with our partners (e.g. Hudson, Thomas). We ensure that these recipients process your personal data in compliance with the applicable legislation. Where recipients process your personal data outside of the European Economic Area we will conclude the necessary (contractual) safeguards (e.g. EC Standard Contractual Clauses or similar contractual safeguards) in order for your personal data to have an adequate level of protection.
If it is legally justified or required, your personal data can also be passed on to the competent authorities or other authorities involved in law enforcement (police, customs, investigation judge, etc. ).
How do we keep your personal data safe?
We take technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal data is protected from unauthorized access, deletion or unlawful processing. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your privacy interests are protected in accordance with the applicable laws.
What are your rights in regards to your personal data?
You have the right to access your personal data and to correct it in case it is inaccurate or incomplete, have it removed or its processing restricted, or to obtain a copy of your personal data, all if the legal conditions for these rights have been met.
You have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) in connection with the processing of your personal data by us. You can contact the DPA at contact@adp-gba.be or by mail at Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit, Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussel.
Last updated April 2025.
Privacy Notice - First Aid
MPET may process your personal data when you require medical attention while you are at one of our locations. This privacy notice covers the personal data we process from you in this instance.
MSC PSA European Terminal NV (“MPET”, “we”, “us”), having its registered office at Napelsstraat 79, 2000 Antwerp (Belgium), with company registration number 0552.527.539, is responsible for processing your personal data.
If you have any questions in regards to the personal data we process of you or you want to exercise your rights, you can contact us at infogdpr@globalpsa.com.
What personal data do we process?
We process personal data we will collect directly from you, i.e. name, first name, Alfapass number (if applicable), description of circumstances and medical condition, witnesses, and any other information that might be deemed required at the time first aid is provided to you.
We will store your personal data for as long, yet no longer as legally required.
Why and how do we process your personal data?
When you require medical attention, we will process your personal data to provide you with the necessary first aid and in order to comply with the Code on Well-being at Work.
On what grounds do we process your personal data?
We process your personal data on the legal ground of consent, compliance with a legal obligation and legitimate interest pursued by the controller, respectively article 6.1 a) c) and f) and article 9.2 a), b), c), h) and or i) of the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679).
Do we share your personal data with third parties?
In case this is required for the processing activity your personal data can be shared with other entities in the PSA or TiL group. Where we have contractual obligations, your personal data can also be shared with our partners (e.g. CEPA, insurance company). We ensure that these recipients process your personal data in compliance with the applicable legislation. Where recipients process your personal data outside of the European Economic Area we will conclude the necessary (contractual) safeguards (e.g. EC Standard Contractual Clauses or similar contractual safeguards) in order for your personal data to have an adequate level of protection.
When this is required we will also share your personal data with other medical professionals (emergency staff, hospital, occupational physician, etc.)
If it is legally justified or required, your personal data can also be passed on to the competent authorities or other authorities involved in law enforcement (police, customs, investigation judge, etc.).
How do we keep your personal data safe?
We take technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal data is protected from unauthorized access, deletion or unlawful processing. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your privacy interests are protected in accordance with the applicable laws.
What are your rights in regards to your personal data?
You have the right to access your personal data and to correct it in case it is inaccurate or incomplete, have it removed or its processing restricted, to obtain a copy of your personal data, all if the legal conditions for these rights have been met.
You have the right to file a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) in connection with the processing of your personal data by us. You can contact the DPA at contact@adp-gba.be or by mail at Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit, Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussel.
Last updated April 2025