Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why, and the rights you have over it.
Last updated: August 17, 2026
1. Controller
This website is operated by Martin Niemiec, trading as Psychology of Alpha ("we", "us", "our"). We are the controller of your personal data as defined under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at: martin.niemiec@gmail.com or via our Instagram @mrthriveforce.
2. Data We Collect
We collect only the personal data you voluntarily provide when you submit a program application, consultation request, or contact form. This includes:
- Full name
- Email address
- Trading experience level and self-assessment answers
- Preferred consultation date and time
- Any additional message you choose to share
3. Purpose of Processing
We process your personal data exclusively to evaluate your application, schedule and conduct coaching sessions, and communicate with you about our programs. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Legal Basis
The legal basis for processing your data is your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) given when you submit a form, and our legitimate interest in responding to your enquiry and providing the services you requested (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
5. Data Retention
We retain your application data for a maximum of 24 months after your last interaction with us, unless a longer retention period is required by law. After this period, your data is deleted or anonymized.
6. Sharing with Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share data only with service providers who help us operate this website (such as hosting and analytics), under written agreements that require them to protect your data in accordance with the GDPR.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access to your data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
8. Cookies
This website uses only essential technical cookies necessary for its operation. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. Authentication cookies are set only when you log in to your account.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit) or your local supervisory authority.