Privacy Policy
The European DIGITAL SME Alliance operates the website https://implementthedataact.eu/. This page informs you about our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information when you use our website.
We only collect and process the personal data necessary to:
- Make available the Joint Statement “European Business Associations Urge Strong and Ambitious Implementation of the Data Act”,
- Manage cookies and consent preferences through the cookie manager “cookieYES”,
- Process surveys and questionnaires information that you voluntarily provide.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This policy applies to personal data processed by the European DIGITAL SME Alliance and covers both the website and our general processing of personal data.
General
Data protection and privacy are very important for the European DIGITAL SME Alliance. We take all reasonable measures to minimise the amount of data we collect and process.
We only process data of individuals who have a direct relationship with the European DIGITAL SME Alliance (such as through surveys, questionnaires, or downloading the Joint Statement).
The European DIGITAL SME Alliance is registered and located in Belgium. Therefore, we comply with Belgian law as well as all applicable European Union data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Name and Address of the Controller
Controller for the purposes of the GDPR and other applicable EU data protection laws is:
European DIGITAL SME Alliance
Rue Marie Thérèse 21, bte.5
1000 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: +32 2 8955720
Email: office@digitalsme.eu
Information Collection and Use
We may collect the following personal data:
- Information you provide voluntarily through surveys and questionnaires,
- Technical data relating to your use of the website (e.g. through cookies),
- Consent information via our cookie manager (cookieYES).
This information is used solely to:
- Improve the website,
- Analyse survey and questionnaire results,
- Ensure compliance with cookie and consent preferences.
We do not use this website for event registrations or account-based services.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and cookie consent management provided by cookieYES.
You may, at any time, refuse or withdraw your consent to cookies by using the cookieYES manager available on our website or by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit some functionalities of the website.
Contact Possibility via the Website
If you contact us via the contact details provided, your personal data will be stored and processed solely for the purpose of handling your enquiry. Your data will not be transferred to third parties without your explicit consent, unless required by law.
Disclosure of Data to Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share personal data collected through this website with third parties. Data is only disclosed if necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Data Storage and Retention
Personal data collected through surveys and questionnaires will be stored only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, and will then be deleted or anonymised.
All data is stored on servers located within the European Union.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, with the “last updated” date revised accordingly.