At I Care Week, your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensuring that your rights and privacy are respected.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is Kizzi Magazine, the organization managing I Care Week. You can contact us regarding data protection issues at:
- Email: info@kizzi.biz
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact Information: This includes your name, email address, and any other information you provide when you fill out forms on our website.
- Technical Information: This includes IP addresses, browser type, device information, and other data automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- User-Generated Content: Information you submit via comments, feedback, or other interactive features on our website.
- Communication Data: Information related to communications you have with us, such as inquiries or support requests.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide our services: This includes allowing you to access and interact with the I Care Week website and respond to your inquiries.
- To improve our website: We use data to understand how users engage with our website and to improve its content, functionality, and user experience.
- To communicate with you: We may use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, and important information related to I Care Week if you have opted into such communications.
- For legal and compliance purposes: To meet our legal obligations, such as complying with GDPR and responding to any claims or legal actions.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data in compliance with GDPR, based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: We will seek your consent to process your data for specific purposes, such as sending you marketing communications. You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.
- Performance of a Contract: When you engage with our services, we process your data as necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations.
- Legitimate Interests: In some cases, we may process your data for purposes related to our legitimate business interests, such as improving our website and protecting its security, provided that your rights and interests are not overridden.
- Legal Obligations: We may process personal data to comply with legal obligations, such as financial reporting or responding to legal requests.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data in specific situations.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request that we transfer your data to another data controller in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data, particularly if we process it based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for data processing, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@kizzi.biz.
6. Sharing and Disclosure of Data
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as hosting providers, analytics services, or communication platforms. These providers process your data only under our instructions and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms and Conditions, or protect our rights and interests in case of disputes or legal claims.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred to the new entity.
7. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data to service providers or partners located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data. These safeguards may include:
- Transferring data to countries deemed by the European Commission to offer an adequate level of protection.
- Implementing standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure data storage, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
9. Retention of Personal Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. After this period, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and collect information about how visitors use the site. Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted).
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings and disable cookies at any time. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if significant changes are made, we will notify you by email (if applicable) or through a notice on our website.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: info@kizzi.biz
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 2024.