At CongressConnect, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, protect, and use user data. We also ensure compliance with international data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this policy. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please Contact Us at [email protected].
1. Collection and Use of Personal Data
We collect various types of personal data to provide and improve our services. The types of personal data we collect may include:
- Contact information (such as name and email address)
- Professional information (such as job title and organization)
- Demographic information (such as age and gender)
- Usage data (such as IP addresses, browser information, and page access)
We use this data to:
- Communicate with you regarding our services, updates, and relevant information
- Customize and improve our services to better meet your needs and preferences
- Analyze and monitor the usage of our services for research and marketing purposes
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
2. Data Retention and Storage
We retain your personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We store your data on secure servers and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
3. Users’ Rights
As a user, you have specific rights regarding your personal data. Subject to applicable laws and regulations, these rights include:
- Access to Your Data: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. We will provide this information free of charge and within a reasonable timeframe.
- Correction of Your Data: If you believe that any personal data we hold about you is incorrect, incomplete, or outdated, you have the right to request its correction or update.
- Deletion of Your Data: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions that allow us to retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
- Objection to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes. We will comply with your request unless we have a compelling legitimate reason for the processing.
- Data Portability: Upon request, you have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a commonly used and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request as required by applicable data protection regulations.
4. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate measures to safeguard it. These measures include:
- Encryption of personal data during transmission and at rest
- Regular review and update of our security practices
- Restricted access to personal data to authorized personnel only
- Implementation of data breach response procedures
While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We engage reputable service providers to assist us in providing and improving our services. These providers may have access to your personal data for the sole purpose of performing their tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will ensure that the acquirer agrees to protect your personal data consistent with this Privacy Policy.
6. International Data Transfers
As a global service, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own. Wherever we transfer your data, we will do so in accordance with applicable data protection laws and take appropriate measures to protect your privacy rights.
7. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. By using our services, you agree to the use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy(#).
Additionally, to analyze and improve our services, we utilize Google Analytics, which is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect and analyze user behavior and provide us with valuable insights. Google Analytics may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or for processing on their behalf.
For more information about how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please visit Privacy Policy(https://policies.google.com/privacy).
8. Updates to Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or services. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website and provide notice of significant changes via email or other means.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the following details:
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 20-Aug-2023