conect4children Stichting (hereinafter “c4c Stichting”) hereby wishes to inform visitors to the […] website (hereinafter the “Website”) of its personal data protection policy, emphasizing its commitment and attention to protecting the privacy of Website visitors. Please read carefully this Privacy Policy, which applies if you access the Website and simply navigate it using our services.

Navigation within the Website is free and does not require registration, with the exception of certain areas in which you may freely and expressly provide a set of personal data to access certain services (e.g. to request information).

The data protection rules in the European Union (EU), known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force on May 25^th, 2018. It includes regulations on data breach notification, accountability and enhanced individual rights. The GDPR applies to all organizations and public bodies, wherever located, that handle data of persons in the EU.

To protect your privacy, we provide you with this notice explaining our practices in connection with the information that we collect, use and disclose through activities that link to our service and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used.

 

1. Data controller

With the term ‘c4c Stichting’ we refer to the conect4children Stichting, with registered office in Utrecht at the Nicolaas Beetsstraat 216, 3511HG, the Netherlands, with Chamber of Commerce number 90031245. c4c Stichting is the operator of the Website and acts as data controller with reference to the processing of the personal information of the Website user.

 

2. Data Processor

The data is processed at the c4c Stichting operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved with the processing are located. For further information, please contact us at c4c.admin@conect4children.eu.

 

3. Purposes and legal basis for data processing

Data is collected and processed for purposes strictly related to the use of the Website and its services. The purposes of the processing are detailed in the specific privacy notice provided by the Website whenever there is a data collection.

 

4. What information do we gather

We may collect the following types of personal information, in various ways, including, but not limited to:

1. Information about your computer and your visit to and use of the Website (this includes IP Address);
2. Personal data freely given by you (this includes name, email address, and any other details asked for and which you provide) whenever you fill out forms or sign up for our services;
3. Other personal or sensitive information that you may provide us, including through sharing personal documents (including Curriculum Vitae).

Failure to provide certain personal data may make it impossible for the Website to provide its services. Your information will not be disclosed to any other organizations or service providers unless you have given your consent to such disclosure.

 

5. What we do with the information we gather

Your personal data may be collected in particular for the following reasons:

1. To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests (questions and comments);
2. To re-contact you if we have the need to do so (voluntary submission of personal document i.e. CV).

We do not share personally identifiable information with unrelated third parties who are not covered by this privacy policy without your prior permission, except to the extent reasonably necessary to:

1. Correct technical problems and malfunctions;
2. Protect the security and integrity of our Website;
3. Protect our rights, interests and property and the rights, interests and property of others;
4. Comply with laws or to respond to judicial process;
5. Provide information to law enforcement agencies or for an investigation of a matter as applicable, or otherwise as required or permitted by law.

 

6. How we assure security 

To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

The data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In some cases the data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of the site (i.e. administration and legal) or external parties (such as technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as data processors. The most up-to-date list of these service providers may be requested from us at any time at the contacts indicated in this policy.

 

7. How long we retain data

The data is kept for the time necessary to provide you the service requested, or stated by the purposes outlined in this document, and you can always request to suspend or remove your personal data.

 

8. What are your privacy rights

You have the right, at any time, to know whether your personal data has been stored and to learn about contents and origin, to verify accuracy or to ask for them to be supplemented, cancelled, updated or corrected, or for their transformation into anonymous format or to block any data held in violation of the law, as well as to oppose their treatment for any and all legitimate reasons.

If you desire, you can withdraw from our services at any time. Requests should be sent to c4c.admin@conect4children.eu.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection supervisory authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens at https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl ).

 

9. Our commitment to children’s privacy

Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, we do not intend to collect or maintain information at the Website from those we know are under 13 years of age, and no part of our Website is structured to attract anyone under 13.

 

10. Transmission of data outside the European Union

Where we transfer your personal data outside the European Union, we will ensure that it is protected and transferred in a manner consistent with the GDPR. In particular, for the transfer of personal data to third countries which are not considered ensuring an adequate level of protection, we will enter into the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission Implementing Decision of 4 June 2021 and any subsequent amendment or re-edition.

 

11. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by giving notice on this page. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed in the right corner of the page. Your use of our Website following these changes means that you accept the revised privacy policy.

 

12. Use of cookies

The Website uses ‘cookies’.

A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your hard disk whenever you start to navigate a website. Cookies are uniquely assigned to each user and can only be read by a webserver within the domain that issued the cookie.

The Website uses cookies, defined as “technical”, in order to recall information on your subsequent visits. This simplifies the process of recording your personal information, such as addresses. When you return to the Website, the information previously provided can be retrieved, allowing Website features which have been customized to be easily used.

You may accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but users can usually modify their browser settings to decline cookies should they so prefer. If users choose to decline cookies, they may not be able to fully experience the (interactive) features of the Website.

 

13. Third party cookies

When visiting the Website you may receive cookies from other visited sites (third parties) run by other organizations. Notable examples are the presence of “embed” video or “social plugin” from social networking services. These are parts of the page visited generated directly from these sites and integrated into the site’s host page. The most common use is aimed at content sharing on social networks.

 

14. Other Organizations’ websites

The Website may contain links to other organizations’ websites. c4c Stichting does not permit any linking to any third-party websites without their prior written consent. You should carefully review the privacy policies and practices of such other websites. c4c Stichting does not have any control or responsibility over other organizations’ websites or their privacy or cookie policies.

Therefore, c4c Stichting cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy policy.

 

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy and cookie statement, please contact us at c4c.admin@conect4children.eu.

 

16. Disclaimer

The information contained in the Website is for general information purposes only.

c4c Stichting is not responsible for errors, omissions or defects in the contents. Nor is it liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special and/or consequential damages, in whole or in part, resulting from use by any party of or reliance upon these contents or the contents of any third-party websites linked to the Website.

The Website may allow users to link to other websites which are not under the control of c4c Stichting. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

Every effort is made to keep the Website up and running smoothly. However, c4c Stichting takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the Website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

c4c Stichting’s partner names, logos and all related trademarks, tradenames, and other intellectual property are the property of the partners of c4c Stichting. They cannot be used, copied or distributed in any way without their express prior written permission.