Privacy Policy
Users
Users are defined as all persons who access, browse, consult or otherwise use the Website.
Hyperlinks
The Website https://strategic-initiative.eu/ may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms.
These websites do not form part of the Website and are subject to their own terms of use and privacy policies. AISBL European Strategic Initiative (ESI) cannot be held liable for the content of such websites or for any data processing activities carried out through them.
By clicking on these links, you leave the Website of AISBL European Strategic Initiative (ESI). Users are encouraged to consult the legal notices and privacy policies of the websites concerned before using them.
Data Controller
AISBL European Strategic Initiative (ESI) acts as the data controller for the processing of personal data collected through the Website.
Data Protection Contact
For any questions relating to the processing of your personal data or the exercise of your rights, you may contact:
contact@strategic-initiative.eu
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), your request will be processed as promptly as possible and, in principle, within thirty days of receipt of all information necessary to process your request. This period may be extended where the request is particularly complex. In such cases, you will be informed accordingly.
Collection and Use of Personal Data
AISBL European Strategic Initiative (ESI) may collect certain personal data voluntarily provided by users.
Such data may be collected when you contact the association by email, subscribe to a newsletter or complete a form available on the Website.
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. Such information may include, by way of example, your name, email address, postal address or telephone number.
Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of personal data (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).
Information submitted through contact forms or email correspondence is used solely for the purpose of processing your request or providing the information or services requested. Such information is not shared with third parties unless required by law.
Data Retention
AISBL European Strategic Initiative (ESI) retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and, in any event, for a maximum period of three years following the last contact, unless a longer retention period is required by law or a request for deletion is submitted by the data subject.
Data Security
AISBL European Strategic Initiative (ESI) implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data and to prevent its loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or unauthorised access.
Despite the measures implemented, no method of data transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security. Consequently, the risk of incidents occurring during the transmission of data via the Internet or by email cannot be entirely eliminated.
Intellectual Property
All content available on the Website is protected by Belgian and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Any reproduction, representation, adaptation, distribution or exploitation, whether in whole or in part, of the Website’s content by any means whatsoever is prohibited without the prior written consent of AISBL European Strategic Initiative (ESI).
Users’ Rights
In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- the right to be informed;
- the right of access to your personal data;
- the right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- the right to erasure;
- the right to restriction of processing;
- the right to object to processing;
- the right to data portability;
- the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
contact@strategic-initiative.eu
Complaints
Any complaint relating to the processing of your personal data may be addressed to:
Data Protection Authority (DPA)
Rue de la Presse 35
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Email: contact@apd-gba.be
Obligations of the Data Controller
AISBL European Strategic Initiative (ESI) undertakes to process personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently, and solely for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes.
The association ensures that personal data collected is adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which it is processed.
In the event of a personal data breach likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, AISBL European Strategic Initiative (ESI) will take all measures required under applicable legislation.
Amendments to this Privacy Policy
AISBL European Strategic Initiative (ESI) reserves the right to amend these Legal Notice and Privacy Policy provisions at any time.
The most recent version is permanently available on the Website. Users are encouraged to consult it regularly in order to remain informed of any updates.