Privacy and data protection

Privacy and data protection

Privacy and data protection

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2026

At EuroGulf Consulting, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website www.eurogulfconsulting.com or engage with our services, projects, or events.

By using our Website or interacting with EuroGulf Consulting, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Who We Are

EuroGulf Consulting
Registered Office: Avenue Louise 133, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Email: info@eurogulfconsulting.com
Website: www.eurogulfconsulting.com

EuroGulf Consulting is a European nonprofit consultancy operating at the intersection of diplomacy, sustainability, ethical innovation, and intercultural collaboration.
We act as the data controller for the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you:

  • Contact us through our forms, email, or phone

  • Register for events, forums, or workshops

  • Subscribe to our newsletters or updates

  • Apply for collaborations or partnership opportunities

We may collect:

  • Name and contact details (email, phone, organization)

  • Job title, professional background, or affiliation

  • Communication content and preferences

  • Event registration and participation information

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may collect:

  • IP address, browser type, device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Cookies or analytics data (see Section 8 below)

This helps us understand how visitors use our Website and improve user experience.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and partnership requests

  • Manage event registrations, communications, and participation

  • Share relevant updates, newsletters, or publications

  • Develop, improve, and tailor our programs and services

  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Maintain records of collaborations and impact reporting

All processing is carried out in line with EuroGulf Consulting’s mission of advancing sustainability, ethical innovation, and inclusive cooperation.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide data or subscribe to communications.

  • Contractual necessity: When we need to process data to perform our consulting or partnership agreements.

  • Legitimate interest: To communicate with partners, improve our services, or promote EuroGulf’s initiatives in a respectful, targeted manner.

  • Legal obligation: To comply with Belgian and EU legal requirements.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

EuroGulf Consulting does not sell or trade personal data.
However, we may share your data with:

  • Partner organizations, co-hosts, or sponsors of events (when relevant and disclosed)

  • Service providers assisting in communication, event management, or analytics

  • Authorities or regulators, when legally required

All partners and service providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements consistent with GDPR standards.

6. International Data Transfers

As EuroGulf Consulting collaborates across Europe, the Gulf, and global regions, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data (e.g., event participation records, partnership agreements, or communication preferences).

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand visitor engagement.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or Matomo) to collect anonymized usage data for internal reporting and performance improvement.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an individual within the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

  • Complain with a supervisory authority (in Belgium, Autorité de Protection des Données / Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@eurogulfconsulting.com.

10. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
While no online system is completely secure, we follow EU-recommended best practices to safeguard your information.

11. Children’s Data

Our Website and services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us to remove it.

12. Updates to This Policy

EuroGulf Consulting may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new legal requirements or organizational practices.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Last Updated” date clearly indicated.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, please contact:

EuroGulf Consulting
Avenue Louise 133, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Email: info@eurogulfconsulting.com
Website: www.eurogulfconsulting.com

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