GDPR Data Privacy Statement
This privacy statement was last updated on September 26, 2024, and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland. In this privacy statement, we explain what we do with the data we obtain about you via www.role-models.eu . We recommend you carefully read this statement. In our processing we comply with the requirements of privacy legislation. This means, among other things, that:
- we clearly state the purposes for which we process personal data. We do this by means of this privacy statement
- we aim to limit our collection of personal data to only the personal data required for legitimate purposes
- we first request your explicit consent to process your personal data in cases requiring your consent
- we take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data and also require this from parties that process personal data on our behalf
- we respect your right to access your personal data or have it corrected or deleted, at your request.
If you have any questions or want to know exactly what data we keep of you, please contact us.
Purpose, data and retention period
We may collect or receive personal information for several purposes connected with our business operations which may include the following: (click to expand)
Contact – Through phone, mail, email and/or webforms; For this purpose, we use the following data:
- A first and last name
- An email address
- IP Address
The basis on which we may process these data is: Upon the provision of consent.
Retention period – We retain this data until the service is terminated.
Compiling and analysing statistics for website improvement.
For this purpose, we use the following data:
- IP Address
- Internet activity information, including, but not limited to, browsing history, search history, and information regarding a consumer’s interaction with an Internet Web site, application, or advertisement
- Geolocation data
The basis on which we may process these data is: Upon the provision of consent.
Retention period – We retain this data until the service is terminated.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.role-models.eu, to enhance your user experience, analyze our website traffic, and improve our services. Here, we describe the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your preferences.
Types of Cookies: We employ both session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them). This includes strictly necessary cookies for website functionality, performance cookies for analytics, functionality cookies for website personalization, and targeting cookies for marketing purposes.
Purposes: Cookies help us understand how the website is being used, enabling us to optimize your browsing experience. They also assist in our marketing efforts and in providing content that is more relevant to you.
Managing Cookies: You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Be aware that disabling cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Consent: Upon your first visit to our website, you will be asked to consent to our use of cookies, except for strictly necessary cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings.
Disclosure practices
We disclose personal information if we are required by law or by a court order, in response to a law enforcement agency, to the extent permitted under other provisions of law, to provide information, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety. If our website or organisation is taken over, sold, or involved in a merger or acquisition, your details may be disclosed to our advisers and any prospective purchasers and will be passed on to the new owners.
Newsletters
Our Portal is dedicated to empowering women in technology through various initiatives, one of which includes our informative newsletters. These newsletters are crafted to keep our subscribers up to date with the latest technology trends, opportunities for professional development, upcoming events, and RM-Portal’s ongoing projects and achievements. Recognizing the importance of privacy and data protection, we’ve designed our newsletter subscription process to be fully compliant with GDPR, CPRA, CCPA, and CalOPPA, reflecting our commitment to safeguarding our subscribers’ personal information.
When you subscribe to our newsletters, we collect only the essential personal data required to send you the newsletter, such as your email address and name. This information is used exclusively for the purpose of delivering the newsletters to you and enhancing your experience with tailored content. We operate on a strict ‘opt-in’ basis, meaning we only send newsletters to individuals who have explicitly agreed to receive them. This ensures our compliance with GDPR, which mandates explicit consent for receiving direct marketing communications. Under the principles of these regulations, you, as the subscriber, have several rights regarding your personal data. These include the right to access the data we hold about you, the right to rectify any inaccuracies in that data, the right to withdraw your consent and unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time, and the right to have your personal data erased from our systems. Our newsletter emails always include an easy-to-find ‘unsubscribe’ link at the bottom, allowing you to opt out of future communications swiftly. Additionally, if you wish to exercise any other data protection rights, such as data portability or objecting to processing, you can contact us directly using the contact information provided on our website.
Security
We are committed to the security of personal data. We take appropriate security measures to limit abuse of and unauthorised access to personal data. This ensures that only the necessary persons have access to your data, that access to the data is protected, and that our security measures are regularly reviewed.
Third-party websites
This privacy statement does not apply to third-party websites connected by links on our website. We cannot guarantee that these third parties handle your personal data in a reliable or secure manner. We recommend you read the privacy statements of these websites prior to making use of these websites.
Amendments to this privacy statement
We reserve the right to make amendments to this privacy statement. It is recommended that you consult this privacy statement regularly to be aware of any changes. In addition, we will actively inform you wherever possible.
Accessing and modifying your data
If you have any questions or want to know which personal data we have about you, please contact us. You can contact us by using the information below. You have the following rights:
- You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained for.
- Right of access: You have the right to access your personal data that is known to us.
- Right to rectification: you have the right to supplement, correct, have deleted or blocked your personal data whenever you wish.
- If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent and to have your personal data deleted.
- Right to transfer your data: you have the right to request all your personal data from the controller and transfer it in its entirety to another controller.
- Right to object: you may object to the processing of your data. We comply with this, unless there are justified grounds for processing.
Please make sure to always clearly state who you are, so that we can be certain that we do not modify or delete any data of the wrong person.