Connect for Impact Privacy Policy

Data Controller

Connect for Impact is responsible for the processing of personal data collected via the website connectforimpact.be. Although Connect for Impact does not have legal personality, the website is managed by: Name: Clémentine André-Dumont E-mail: info@connectforimpact.be Phone contact: +32 475 22 60 11

Connect for Impact is a website on which users can search for or propose partnership projects with third parties and/or find links to third-party websites. This does not mean that we approve of or take responsibility for the privacy policy of third-party websites. You will need to read their privacy policy before sending your personal data. Connect for Impact cannot be held responsible for any damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from the content of these external sites or sources, in particular the information, products or services they offer, or any use that may be made of these elements. The risks associated with this use are entirely the responsibility of the visitor, who must comply with their terms of use.

Data Collected

We collect data to evaluate and improve our website. This data includes information about your use of the website (visit details, access, data traffic, location, etc.). This data is collected via Google Analytics, which uses cookies to analyse your browsing. Google pseudonymises this data to protect your identity. You can refuse cookies or adjust their settings in your browser. See the following link to prevent Google from collecting your data: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms against automated abuse. This involves sending your IP address and other required data to Google. Your data is anonymised within the European Union before any transfer to the United States. By using this service, you accept the terms described in the Google policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

In general, you are not required to provide us with your personal data when you visit our website. However, when you wish to propose a project, express your interest in a project or contact us via the contact form, we ask you to provide certain information: name (to identify you), e-mail address (so that we/potential partners can contact you), mobile number (so that we/potential partners can contact you), any messages and/or information about the organisation wishing to establish a partnership and about the proposed partnership project. This data is then collected and shared with potential third-party partners without being anonymised. You may refuse to provide this information.

Purposes of Processing

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To improve our website and our service offering (analytics information collected).
• To protect forms against automated abuse (reCAPTCHA service from Google LLC (Google)).
• To allow Connect for Impact or potential partners to learn about your project/your interest and to contact you (information that you provide to us to propose a project, indicate your interest in a project or contact us, such as name, e-mail, phone, message, organisation and partnership project).
• To respond to legal compliance requests if necessary.

Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal bases:

• Explicit consent: When you submit a project, indicate your interest in a project or use the contact form, you explicitly consent to the processing of your personal data within the framework of the specified purposes.
• Legal obligations: In certain cases, we are required to process your data to comply with legal obligations (for example, in response to a legal request from the authorities).
• Legitimate interest: To improve the user experience on the website, in particular through the use of cookies or analytics tools, while ensuring the protection of your rights and freedoms.

Data Sharing

Your personal data is only shared with third parties when necessary and in accordance with the applicable regulations. These cases include:

• The performance of the services: your data may be shared with third-party partners when you propose projects or indicate your interest in a project.
• Legal obligations: We may be required to share your data to comply with legal obligations or legitimate requests from the competent authorities (for example, as part of an investigation or regulatory audit).
• Protection of our rights: Your data may also be shared if necessary to protect our rights, our users, or to ensure the security and integrity of our platform.

User Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Access: obtain a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: request the deletion of your data.
• Portability: receive your data in a structured and readable format.

Data Security

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against any unauthorised access, loss or alteration.

Data Retention

Your personal data is kept for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes mentioned in this policy or in accordance with the law.

Cookies

Connect for Impact uses cookies to improve your experience on our website.

Types of cookies used:

• Essential: Necessary for the proper functioning of the website.
• Analytical: Used to collect statistical data on the use of the website via tools such as Google Analytics (see point 2).
• Preferences: Allow your choices and settings to be remembered for better browsing.

Consent: On your first visit, a banner informs you of the use of cookies, and you can choose which cookies you wish to enable or disable.

Cookie management: You can configure your browser to block cookies or to inform you when they are used. For more information, consult your browser's documentation or visit the website's cookie management settings.

Modifications to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page with the date of the update.

Contact

For any question or concern regarding this policy, please contact us:

E-mail: info@connectforimpact.be

Phone: +32 475 22 60 11