Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

This website is operated within the framework of the GELATON the ROAD, a project co-funded by the European Union.

We are committed to protecting personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and applicable national data protection legislation.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored and protected when users visit, register on, or interact with this website.

2. Data Controller

Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce
Avenue Henri Jaspar 113, 1060 Bruxelles
Belgium BE
info@ccitabel.com

3. Categories of Personal Data Processed

Registration and User Account Data

When users register for an account on the website, we may collect:

  • First name and last name;
  • Email address;
  • Username;
  • Password (stored in encrypted/hashed form);
  • Organisation or affiliation, where applicable.

Technical and Usage Data

When users visit or access the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address;
  • Country or geographical location derived from the IP address;
  • Browser type and version;
  • Operating system;
  • Date and time of access;
  • Pages visited and activities performed on the website;
  • Login and logout records.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website may use technical cookies necessary for authentication, security and proper functioning of the platform.

Additional cookies will only be used where required by law and, where applicable, subject to user consent.

4. Purposes of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Creating and managing user accounts;
  • Providing access to restricted areas of the website;
  • Authenticating users and maintaining account security;
  • Monitoring website usage and performance;
  • Producing anonymous statistical information regarding website visitors, including geographical distribution by country;
  • Preventing fraud, misuse, and unauthorized access;
  • Complying with legal, regulatory, contractual, and EU funding obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed pursuant to Article 6 GDPR on the following legal grounds:

Performance of a Contract (Article 6(1)(b))

Processing necessary to create and manage user accounts and provide access to website services.

Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f))

Processing necessary to ensure website security, monitor performance, generate aggregated statistics, and prevent unauthorized access.

Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c))

Processing necessary to comply with applicable legal obligations and project reporting requirements.

6. Recipients of Personal Data

Personal data may be shared with:

  • Members of the project consortium where necessary for project implementation;
  • Website hosting and IT service providers;
  • Public authorities, auditors, and funding bodies where required by law or funding agreements.

Personal data will not be sold or disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

Personal data shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

In particular:

  • User account data will be retained for the duration of the account’s existence and for up to [X] years thereafter where required for legal or administrative purposes;
  • Technical logs and access records will be retained for up to [X] months unless a longer retention period is required for security investigations or legal obligations.

8. Security Measures

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal data.

Passwords are stored using industry-standard cryptographic hashing techniques and access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

9. Data Subject Rights

Under the GDPR, users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data;
  • Request rectification of inaccurate data;
  • Request erasure of personal data;
  • Request restriction of processing;
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests;
  • Receive their personal data in a portable format where applicable;
  • Lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Requests may be submitted to: info@ccitabel.com

10. International Transfers

Personal data will generally be processed within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Any transfer of personal data outside the EEA shall be carried out in accordance with Chapter V GDPR and subject to appropriate safeguards.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page together with the updated revision date.

12. Contact

Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce
Avenue Henri Jaspar 113, 1060 Bruxelles, Belgium
info@ccitabel.com

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