The International Institute for Compassionate Communities (“IICC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) 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).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://iiccinstitute.org, participate in our programmes, register for events, subscribe to newsletters, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information you provide directly:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Organisation or institution name
• Job title
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Event registration details
• Newsletter subscription preferences

Information collected automatically:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referral sources
• Cookies and similar technologies
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests;
• Provide information about our programmes, conferences, and initiatives;
• Manage registrations for events and educational activities;
• Send newsletters and updates where consent has been provided;
• Improve the functionality and performance of our website;
• Comply with legal obligations.
  
  

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions);
• Performance of a contract (e.g., event registrations);
• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services and communications);
• Compliance with legal obligations.
  
  

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, including:

• Website hosting providers;
• Email communication platforms;
• Event registration systems;
• Analytics providers.

All third parties are required to process your data securely and in accordance with applicable laws.

5. International Transfers

If your information is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards will be implemented to ensure an adequate level of protection.

6. Data Retention

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.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information;
• Correct inaccurate information;
• Request deletion of your data;
• Restrict processing;
• Object to processing;
• Withdraw consent at any time;
• Request data portability;
• Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: [privacy@iiccinstitute.org]

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Notice.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:

International Institute for Compassionate Communities (IICC)

Email: [info@iiccinstitute.org]

Website: https://iiccinstitute.org