Privacy Policy
The European DIGITAL SME Alliance operates the website https://techsov-catalogue.eu/
Privacy Policy
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This Privacy Policy explains how the European DIGITAL SME Alliance (“DIGITAL SME”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit and use the website https://techsov-catalogue.eu/ (the “Website”).
DIGITAL SME is both the data controller and the data processor for all personal data processed through this Website.
1. What personal data we collect
We only collect the personal data necessary to:
- Present the initative Tech Sovereignty Catalogue;
- Manage cookies and consent preferences through the cookie manager CookieYes;
- Process information you voluntarily provide through surveys and questionnaires.
The Website itself does not require user accounts or registrations.
2. Submission forms on DIGITAL SME website
Some functions of this Website may redirect you to submission forms hosted on the main DIGITAL SME website (https://www.digitalsme.eu/).
When you use these forms, your personal data is processed under the same responsibility of DIGITAL SME, which remains the controller and processor.
3. Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Your consent (e.g. for cookies, surveys, questionnaires),
- Our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving the Website,
- Compliance with legal obligations, where applicable.
4. Cookies
The Website uses cookies managed by CookieYes.
You may withdraw or adjust your consent to cookies at any time through the CookieYes banner or your browser settings. Please note that some website functions may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Data sharing
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal data with third parties.
Data may only be disclosed if required by law.
6. Data storage and retention
- Data provided in surveys or questionnaires will be stored only as long as necessary for the stated purpose, then deleted or anonymised.
- Cookie and technical data are retained in line with their respective storage lifetimes.
- All data is stored on servers located in the European Union.
7. Contact
European DIGITAL SME Alliance
Rue Marie Thérèse 21, bte.5
1000 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: +32 2 895 57 20
Email: office@digitalsme.eu
9. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised “last updated” date.