Introduction

1.1 Our commitment to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and service users is paramount.

1.2 This policy is applicable when we act as a data controller for the personal data of our website visitors and service users. In essence, we determine the purposes and methods of processing this personal data.

1.3 We utilize cookies on our website.

1.4 In the context of this policy, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to bitcoinaustralasiaconference.com.

Utilization of Your Personal Data

2.1 Section 2 outlines:

(a) the general categories of personal data we might process;

(b) in cases where personal data wasn’t collected directly from you, the origin and specific categories of such data;

(c) the intentions behind our processing of personal data; and

(d) the legal grounds for our processing.

2.2 We might process data concerning your website usage (“usage data”). This usage data may comprise geographical location, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, visit duration, page views, website navigation paths, as well as details about visit timing, frequency, and pattern. Our analytics tracking system is the source of usage data. The processing aims to analyze website and service utilization. The legal basis for this processing is consent OR our legitimate interests, encompassing website monitoring and improvement.

2.3 Account data (“account data”) may be processed. This data could encompass your name and email address. The source of account data is you. Account data processing serves the purposes of website operation, service provision, website and service security, database backups, and communication with you. The legal basis is either consent OR our legitimate interests—namely, proper website and business administration OR contract performance between you and us and/or taking necessary steps, as requested, to enter into such a contract.

2.4 We might process information intended for publication on our website or via our services (“publication data”). Publication data processing facilitates the publication process and overall website and service administration. The legal basis for this processing is consent.

2.5 Information provided for subscribing to our email notifications and/or newsletters (“notification data”) may be processed. Processing aims to deliver relevant notifications and/or newsletters. The legal basis for this processing is consent OR contract performance between you and us and/or taking necessary steps, as requested, to enter into such a contract.

2.6 Information within any communication sent to us (“correspondence data”) may be processed. Correspondence data comprises communication content and associated metadata. Our website generates metadata tied to communications made using contact forms. This processing enables communication with you and record-keeping. The legal basis for this is our legitimate interests, encompassing proper website and business administration and communication with users.

2.7 Beyond the specified purposes for processing personal data in Section 3, we might process your personal data whenever such processing is essential for legal obligations we’re subject to, or to protect your vital interests or those of another individual.

2.8 Kindly refrain from submitting anyone else’s personal data to us, unless we request it.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data to Others

3.1 We might share your personal data with members of our company group (including our subsidiaries, ultimate holding company, and their subsidiaries) as required for purposes described in this policy and based on legal grounds.

3.2 Your personal data could be disclosed to insurers and/or professional advisors, as necessary for insurance coverage, risk management, obtaining professional advice, or initiating, defending, or settling legal claims, whether through court proceedings or out-of-court methods.

3.3 In addition to the specific disclosures mentioned in Section 4, we might disclose your personal data if the disclosure is required for compliance with legal obligations, or to protect vital interests or the vital interests of another individual. We might also disclose your personal data to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims, whether through court proceedings or out-of-court methods.

International Transfer of Your Personal Data

4.1 In Section 5, we address instances where your personal data could be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

4.2 Our group companies, including us, have offices and facilities in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The European Commission has endorsed these countries’ data protection laws. Transfers to these countries will be secured with appropriate measures—namely, European Commission-approved standard data protection clauses.

4.3 Hosting facilities for our website are located in Bulgaria and France. The European Commission has endorsed these countries’ data protection laws. Transfers to these countries will be safeguarded with appropriate measures—European Commission-approved standard data protection clauses.

4.4 Acknowledge that personal data submitted for publication through our website or services might be accessible worldwide via the internet. We cannot control the use (or misuse) of such personal data by others.

Retention and Deletion of Personal Data

5.1 This Section 6 outlines our data retention policies and procedures, designed to ensure compliance with legal obligations related to personal data retention and deletion.

5.2 Personal data processed for any purpose(s) will not be retained longer than necessary for those purpose(s).

5.3 Despite other provisions in this Section 6, personal data might be retained if the retention is essential for legal obligations we’re subject to, or to protect vital interests or the vital interests of another individual.

Changes

6.1 We may revise this policy and publish new versions on our website.

6.2 Regularly review this page to confirm your acceptance of any policy changes.

6.3 We may OR will inform you of changes OR significant changes to this policy via email or the private messaging system on our website.

Your Rights

7.1 This Section 8 summarizes the rights you have under data protection law. Some rights are complex, and the details provided here might not cover every aspect. For a comprehensive understanding of these rights, please consult the relevant laws and guidance from regulatory authorities.

7.2 Your key rights under data protection law include:

(a) the right to access;

(b) the right to rectification;

(c) the right to erasure;

(d) the right to restrict processing;

(e) the right to object to processing;

(f) the right to data portability;

(g) the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority; and

(h) the right to withdraw consent.

7.3 Key aspects of your rights under data protection law are as follows:

(a) Confirmation of whether we process your personal data and provision of access to the personal data, including additional details. This information encompasses processing purposes, categories of personal data, and recipients. This is subject to not impacting others’ rights and freedoms. The initial copy is provided free, while additional copies may be subject to a reasonable fee. Access your personal data via the DATA Module link when logged into our EU-based website.

(b) Rectification of inaccurate personal data and completion of incomplete personal data, taking processing purposes into account.

(c) Erasure of personal data without delay under specific circumstances, such as when data is no longer necessary for its purpose, consent is withdrawn, or data processing is unlawful. Exclusions apply.

(d) Restriction of personal data processing under certain circumstances, including contesting data accuracy, objecting to erasure, the need for personal data for legal claim establishment, and pending verification of an objection.