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Privacy Policy – European Syrian Business Council

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Last updated: November 2025

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The European Syrian Business Council (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website or interact with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data-protection standards.

 

1. Data Controller

The European Syrian Business Council acts as the data controller for the personal information processed through this website.
For any privacy-related inquiry, please contact us at: contact@europeansyrianbc.com

 

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Contact details

  • Messages submitted via contact forms

  • Information voluntarily provided for business inquiries or collaborations

Information collected automatically

Through cookies and similar technologies:

  • IP address

  • Device details

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Referring source

Third-party integrations

Depending on the tools activated on our website, third-party providers (such as analytics, security tools, or consent-management platforms) may collect technical data in accordance with their own policies.

 

3. How We Use Your Data

Personal data may be used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries and messages

  • Providing information about our activities, publications, or services

  • Operating, maintaining, and securing the website

  • Improving our content and user experience

  • Complying with legal or regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data under any circumstances.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent (e.g., analytics cookies, newsletter sign-up)

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., website security, communications with interested users)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

 

5. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Website hosting providers (e.g., Wix)

  • Security and analytics services

  • Cookie-consent management tools

  • Third-party providers assisting with website operations

These third parties operate in compliance with GDPR.
We do not transfer data to unauthorized entities.

 

6. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may operate globally. Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards — such as Standard Contractual Clauses — are applied.

 

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required for compliance or operational needs.

 

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Request correction

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request portability of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@europeansyrianbc.com

 

9. Security

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.

 

10. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

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