{"id":3,"date":"2026-04-25T06:01:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iiccinstitute.org\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:30:20","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iiccinstitute.org\/el\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3\" class=\"elementor elementor-3\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96cbd1f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"96cbd1f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-739fd16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"739fd16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e71204e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e71204e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ded26bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ded26bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"952\">The International Institute for Compassionate Communities (&#8220;IICC&#8221;, &#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;our&#8221;, or &#8220;us&#8221;) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1219\">This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, <strong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1109\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/iiccinstitute.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1107\">https:\/\/iiccinstitute.org<\/a><\/strong>, participate in our programmes, register for events, subscribe to newsletters, or otherwise interact with us.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1snehqy\" data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1254\">1. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1320\">We may collect the following categories of personal information:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"91dha0\" data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1359\">Information you provide directly:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1561\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j3z0bz\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1366\">Name<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c1efm\" data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1382\">Email address<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zi10en\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1401\">Telephone number<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"imi36c\" data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1436\">Organisation or institution name<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o8qvhr\" data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1448\">Job title<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ue4ttn\" data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1494\">Information submitted through contact forms<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k74q5z\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1523\">Event registration details<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5rtdgy\" data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1561\">Newsletter subscription preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1q2uthm\" data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1603\">Information collected automatically:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1764\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1w1hmsn\" data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1616\">IP address<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k3k2wd\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1643\">Browser type and version<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"haf0gs\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1664\">Device information<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gbwph5\" data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1710\">Pages visited and time spent on the website<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nj2j5r\" data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1729\">Referral sources<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lf2hn9\" data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1764\">Cookies and similar technologies<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"103zwth\" data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1804\">2. How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1833\">We use your information to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2164\">\n<li data-section-id=\"5at2u3\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1871\">Respond to enquiries and requests;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vyamen\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1945\">Provide information about our programmes, conferences, and initiatives;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hhh7rn\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2007\">Manage registrations for events and educational activities;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2val7q\" data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2071\">Send newsletters and updates where consent has been provided;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rcp0ia\" data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2131\">Improve the functionality and performance of our website;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bdeu6a\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2164\">Comply with legal obligations.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"nhip4x\" data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2203\">3. Legal Basis for Processing<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2259\">We process personal data on the following legal bases:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14kcos3\" data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2308\"><strong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2274\">Consent<\/strong> (e.g., newsletter subscriptions);<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xgc0mo\" data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2369\"><strong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2340\">Performance of a contract<\/strong> (e.g., event registrations);<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"677wcv\" data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2447\"><strong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2396\">Legitimate interests<\/strong> (e.g., improving our services and communications);<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hacivv\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2488\"><strong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2487\">Compliance with legal obligations<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8s0vfu\" data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2525\">4. Sharing Your Information<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2576\">We do not sell or rent your personal information.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2729\">We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2845\">\n<li data-section-id=\"m00m56\" data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2759\">Website hosting providers;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tel3ir\" data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2792\">Email communication platforms;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gyfsoo\" data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2822\">Event registration systems;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m2ncyq\" data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2845\">Analytics providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2947\">All third parties are required to process your data securely and in accordance with applicable laws.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"gcyn3w\" data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2983\">5. International Transfers<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3147\">If your information is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards will be implemented to ensure an adequate level of protection.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1vgfduh\" data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3174\">6. Data Retention<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3328\">We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"i8ta1q\" data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3352\">7. Your Rights<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3407\">Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3677\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1cnw5bm\" data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3444\">Access your personal information;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12qx9lc\" data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3478\">Correct inaccurate information;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hl1xxa\" data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3511\">Request deletion of your data;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3nqg04\" data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3534\">Restrict processing;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nq5l1y\" data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3558\">Object to processing;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vuvufd\" data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3590\">Withdraw consent at any time;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ic2de1\" data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3618\">Request data portability;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12ff0wb\" data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3677\">Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3733\">To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3773\"><strong data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3745\">Email:<\/strong> [<a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy@iiccinstitute.org<\/a>]<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"3elzhg\" data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3793\">8. Cookies<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3875\">Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"3946\">You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"4004\">For more information, please refer to our Cookie Notice.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"vodyld\" data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4034\">9. Third-Party Links<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4169\">Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"g9taw4\" data-start=\"4176\" data-end=\"4213\">10. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4215\" data-end=\"4338\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. 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