Privacy policy

This privacy policy will explain how BE SciComm uses the personal data we collect from you when interacting with our organization. It explains what personal information we collect and how we use it.

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WHAT DATA DO WE COLLECT?

 

We collect the following data:

• Personal identification information (Name, affiliation, email address, etc.)

• Payment information

• Information about how you interact with BE SciComm (event attendance, messages you share, etc.)

• Usage Data

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USAGE DATA

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. Usage Data may include information such as your device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our website you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data. When you access bescicomm.be by or through a mobile device, we may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser you use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data. We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our website by or through a mobile device.

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HOW DO WE COLLECT YOUR DATA?

You directly provide BE SciComm with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:

• Visit the bescicomm.be

• Register as a member of via this website.

• Subscribe to our newsletter

• Voluntarily complete a survey or provide feedback on any of our message boards or via email.

• Use or view our website via your browser’s cookies, or follow links from our newsletter.

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HOW WILL WE USE YOUR DATA?

We collect your data so that we can:

• Manage your membership.

• Provide you with the benefits that are part of your membership.

• Email you with information relevant to you as a member, including regular newsletters.

• Learn how to improve our communications and website browsing experience.

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If you are a BE SciComm member, we will share your data with the following third parties in order to provide you with the benefits included in your membership:

• CampaignMonitor (to sign you up for our newsletter)

• Stripe (for payment processing)

• MemberSpace (to enable access to members-only pages on the website, such as the Member Portal)

• Google Analytics (to analyze website usage)

We do not share your data with third parties beyond those listed above. We will never sell your data to third parties.

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GOOGLE ANALYTICS

Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of the DVS website. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. You can opt-out of having made your activity on the DVS website available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.

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HOW DO WE STORE YOUR DATA?

BE SciComm securely stores your data in a database on a secure server.

We will keep your personal information for the duration of your membership. If you cancel your membership, your personal data will be deleted within 6 months unless you have outstanding payments.

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WHAT ARE YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS?

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

• The right to access – You have the right to request us for copies of your personal data. 

• The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request us to complete the information you believe is incomplete.

• The right to erasure – You have the right to request us to erase your personal data.

• The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

• The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

• The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

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COOKIES

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.

For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

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HOW DO WE USE COOKIES?

Our Company uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:

• Keeping you signed in

• Enabling members to access members-only pages on the website

• Understanding how you use our website

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WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES DO WE USE?

There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:

• Functionality – Our Company uses these cookies so that we recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and location you are in. We also use a third-party tool to manage our membership pages on the website that uses these cookies to provide you access to the site based on your membership level. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used.

• Analytics – We use these cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device, and your IP address. 

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HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.

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PRIVACY POLICIES OF OTHER WEBSITES

The BE SciComm website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

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HOW TO CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email us at: contact@bescicomm.be

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