Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2018

Last Updated: MAY 21, 2023

1. Introduction

The Blockchain Association of Europe (BCAEU) ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors, members, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services. It also outlines your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users and relevant privacy laws for users in the United States.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Information you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, company affiliation, and job title when you register for events, sign up for newsletters, or become a member of BCAEU.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Our Services: To manage your membership, process event registrations, provide access to resources, and enhance our website and services.
  • To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, marketing communications, and information about our activities and events, subject to your communication preferences.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.
  • To Protect Our Rights and Interests: To investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, or violations of our Terms & Conditions.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with the following third parties:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, event management, and email communication.
  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: As required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose information to regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, or other entities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
  • Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no data transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

7. Retention of Your Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Blockchain Association of Europe (BCAEU)

Phone Number: +745 982 475 873 Email: [email protected]