GDPR Policy for the International Association of Event Professionals (IAofEP)
Effective Date: July 1 2024
- Introduction
The International Association of Event Professionals (IAofEP) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This GDPR Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Data Controller
The IAofEP, located in Medina, Ohio, is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
- Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
Identity Data: Name, date of birth, gender.
Contact Data: Email address, postal address, phone number.
Professional Data: Job title, employer, industry, professional interests.
Financial Data: Payment details for course fees, membership dues, and mentorship programs.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other similar information.
Profile Data: Username and password, course enrollments, membership history, preferences, feedback, and survey responses.
- How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide and manage our educational courses, programs, memberships, and mentorships.
To process your payments and manage your membership or course enrollment.
To communicate with you regarding updates, offers, and other information relevant to your interests.
To improve our services through feedback and surveys.
To ensure the security of our website and prevent fraud.
To comply with legal obligations.
- Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data includes:
Consent: When you provide explicit consent for us to process your data.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill the contract we have with you.
Legal Obligation: To comply with our legal obligations.
Legitimate Interests: To conduct and grow our business, provided this does not override your rights and freedoms.
- Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
Service Providers: Third parties who provide services such as payment processing, IT support, and marketing assistance.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
Partners: Educational and professional partners who collaborate with us on courses and programs, provided they comply with GDPR requirements.
- International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR by implementing appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses.
- Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
- Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: Request access to your personal data.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
Portability: Request transfer of your data to you or a third party.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
- Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the effective date.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
International Association of Event Professionals (IAofEP)Medina, Ohio.
Email:[email protected]
