Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2022

The LDES Council (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with us through our website (ldescouncil.com) and related services.By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Purpose

This Privacy Policy informs you about:

What personal information we collect.
How we use and protect your information.
Whether and how we share information with third parties.
Your rights under applicable data privacy laws.

2. Information Collection

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information you provide: Name, email address, phone number, organization, or other details when you subscribe to newsletters, submit membership requests, or contact us.
Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and usage data.
Cookies and tracking technologies: Information collected via cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies (see Section 5).

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless expressly provided by you.

3. Use of Information

We use your information to:

Provide updates, newsletters, and information about the LDES Council’s initiatives and events.
Manage event registrations, memberships, and communication preferences.
Improve the website’s functionality, performance, and user experience.
Analyze engagement trends and website usage.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We will only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including your consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interests.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We may share your information with:

Service providers (e.g., email service providers, IT support, event platforms) who assist us in delivering services.
Partners and affiliates in connection with collaborative events or projects (only when necessary and relevant).
Legal authorities when required to comply with legal obligations or to protect rights and safety.

All third parties handling your data are required to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with data protection laws.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enhance user experience.
Remember user preferences.
Collect analytics data to improve our Site.

You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

6. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system can guarantee 100% security.

7. User Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have rights including:

Access: Request a copy of your personal information.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (“right to be forgotten”).
Opt-out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
Restriction & Objection: Limit or object to how we process your data.
Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Section 9).

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us at:

LDES Council

Email: info@ldescouncil.com