Swiss Dutch
Business
Council

In this privacy statement we explain which personal data the SDBC collects, how the data are used and for what purpose.

The SDBC provides membership services to our member companies and the employees within that company. As a result, we must have limited personal data in order to be able to provide our services. Your personal data are therefore properly processed and secured, according to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (AVG).

Privacy policy (version 010825)

The Swiss Dutch Business Council (SDBC) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data provided by our members, partners, and visitors. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data we collect through our website, events, membership programs, communications, and other interactions with our Council.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, job title, and employer information.
Membership Information: Membership history, preferences, payment information, feedback, and inquiries.
Event Registration Details: Information provided during registration for events, webinars, or meetings.
Usage Data: When you interact with our website or digital services, we may collect data such as your device type, browsing history, IP address, and cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

The personal data we collect will be used for the following purposes:

• To manage your company’s membership and provide member benefits.
  - To communicate SDBC updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent, where required).
  - To organize and administer events and activities.
  - To comply with legal obligations.
  - To improve our services and user experience on our platforms.
  - For internal record-keeping and reporting.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your data with:

Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist us with event management, digital platforms, cloud storage, payments, or marketing.
Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or court order.
Business Partners: If collaboration benefits our members (only with your prior consent, where necessary).
We will never sell your personal data.

5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights
Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights:

Access: The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: The right to correct any inaccuracies or update your personal data.
Erasure: The right to request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
Restriction: The right to limit how we process your data.
Objection: The right to object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.
Data Portability: The right to request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@sdbc.com