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Privacy Policy of cio-comm.eu website

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This page describes the methods of management of the CIO-COMM.EU website with reference to the processing of the personal data of users who consult it. This Privacy Policy is provided in compliance with Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR).

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The disclosure is made exclusively for the “CIO-COMM.EU” website and does not apply to any other websites consulted by the user through external links.

This Privacy Policy also aligns with Recommendation No. 2/2001 adopted on 17 May 2001 by the European Data Protection Authorities, gathered in the Working Party established by Article 29 of Directive 95/46/EC, to identify minimum requirements for the collection of personal data online.

 

1. Data Controller

 

Following consultation of this website, data relating to identified or identifiable individuals may be processed. The Data Controller is LEADING EUROPE ASBL, with registered office at Rue Breydel 34, 1040 Brussels, Belgium.

The processing of data related to the web services of this site takes place at the aforementioned address and is performed exclusively by personnel of LEADING EUROPE ASBL assigned to processing activities.

No personal data derived from the web service is transferred to third parties unless explicitly authorised by the user. Personal data provided by users is used exclusively for providing requested services and fulfilling related obligations.

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2. Types of Data Processed

 

Navigation Data

During normal operation, the information systems and software procedures used for the functions of this website acquire certain personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols (TCP/IP).

This category of data includes:

  • IP addresses or domain names of the devices used by users;

  • URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) addresses of the requested resources;

  • Time of the request;

  • Method used to submit the request to the web server;

  • Response status code from the server (successful, error, etc.);

  • Other parameters related to the user's operating system and IT environment.

These data are processed exclusively for the purpose of obtaining anonymous statistical information on website usage and ensuring proper functionality. They may also be used to determine liability in cases of cyber-attacks or other criminal activities.

 

Data Provided Voluntarily by Users

The voluntary sending of emails to the addresses provided on this site results in the acquisition of personal data provided by users (such as email address, full name, and phone number) necessary to respond to inquiries or process user requests.

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3. Hosting and Third-Party Data Processing

 

The CIO-COMM.EU website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. User data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases, and general applications. Wix stores user data on secure servers behind a firewall.

Wix, as a hosting provider, may process certain data as required for its services. Further details on Wix’s data protection policies can be found in the Wix Privacy Policy at https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.

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4. Processing Purposes and Legal Basis

 

For Public Website Visitors

Personal data is processed for:

  • Providing website navigation and ensuring security (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR);

  • Analysing visits and improving user experience through anonymous analytical cookies (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR);

  • Responding to enquiries submitted via contact forms (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR);

  • Sending promotional communications only with explicit subscription to the newsletter (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

 

For Restricted Area Visitors

Personal data is processed for:

  • Enabling access to the restricted area (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR);

  • Providing users with materials and event documentation (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR);

  • Ensuring account security and preventing unauthorised access (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR);

  • Communicating updates related to events and platform policies (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

 

5. Cookie Policy

 

Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when visiting a website. They help improve user experience by remembering preferences, enhancing website performance, and enabling analytics.

 

Types of Cookies Used

The CIO-COMM.EU website uses the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly;

  • Analytical cookies: Used to collect anonymised data on website usage to improve performance;

  • Security cookies: Used to enhance website security;

  • Third-party cookies: Used for integration with external services, such as Google Analytics.

 

Managing Cookies

Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and site data;

  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data;

  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data;

  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and site permissions.

Users can also disable Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

 

6. User Rights

 

Under Articles 15-22 GDPR, users have the right to:

  • Access (Article 15 GDPR): obtain confirmation as to whether their personal data is being processed;

  • Rectification (Article 16 GDPR): request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;

  • Erasure (Article 17 GDPR): request deletion of data under certain conditions;

  • Restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR): request limitation of data processing;

  • Data portability (Article 20 GDPR): receive their data in a structured format;

  • Object to processing (Article 21 GDPR): oppose processing based on legitimate interest;

  • Withdraw consent (Article 7(3) GDPR): revoke consent for optional processing activities;

  • Lodge a complaint (Article 77 GDPR): file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority.

 

Requests should be sent to:


LEADING EUROPE ASBL
Attn. Directeur Général

Rue Breydel, 34

1040 Brussels, Belgium

Email: privacy@leadingeurope.eu

 

7. Updates to this Privacy Policy

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page. Significant updates will be communicated via website notifications or email.

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8. Contact Information

 

For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, users can contact:
Email: privacy@leadingeurope.eu

Postal Address: LEADING EUROPE ASBL, Rue Breydel 34, 1040 Brussels, Belgium

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