Introduction

Welcome to sebcoe.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website.

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Data Controller

The data controller is sebcoe.org, based in Monaco. We can be reached at team@sebcoe.org

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What Data We Collect

  1. Contact Form and Mailing List
       
    • Name
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    • Email address
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    • Phone number
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  2. Usage Data and Analytics
       
    • We (or our web hosting platform) may automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
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    • We may use cookies or similar technologies (e.g., beacons, tags) to understand how you use our site and to improve user experience.

Legal Bases for Processing

  • Consent: We rely on your consent when you check the box on our contact form or mailing list form, agreeing to this Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions and voluntarily providing your personal data.
  • Legitimate Interests: In limited cases (e.g., basic server logging to ensure security), we may rely on our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving the website.

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How We Use Your Data

  • To respond to inquiries: We use the data you provide via our contact form to reply to your messages.
  • To send updates or newsletters: If you opt in to our mailing list, we use your email to send you updates or newsletters.
  • Analytics: If we use analytics cookies, it’s to understand site traffic and improve our content.
  • Legal compliance: We may process or disclose data where required by law or to protect our rights.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use both essential cookies (necessary for site operation) and non-essential cookies (like analytics). If non-essential cookies are in use, you may see a cookie banner to obtain your consent. You can learn more or withdraw consent by adjusting your browser settings.

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Data Sharing and International Transfers

  • We do not sell or rent your personal data.
  • We may share personal data with service providers (e.g., email hosting or mailing list platforms) who help us operate the website. Some providers may be located outside Monaco or the EU/EEA, in which case we strive to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
  • We will disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

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Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected (e.g., responding to your inquiry or sending you updates) or as required by applicable law.

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Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA (or a jurisdiction with similar laws), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectify incorrect or incomplete data
  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to our processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Data portability (in certain circumstances) To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@sebcoe.org. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a local data protection authority if you believe we are not respecting your rights.

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Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data, but please note that no transmission or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of any information transmitted.

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Children’s Privacy

Our website is suitable for users of all ages, including people under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please obtain permission from a parent or guardian before providing any personal information (such as your email address). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If you believe that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data without parental permission, please contact us so we can remove the data.

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Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites we do not operate. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of these sites, and encourage you to review their policies.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the latest changes were made. By continuing to use our site, you acknowledge these changes.

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Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please email us at privacy@sebcoe.org.

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