Privacy Policy
Introduction
Mark-Com Event, committed to the respect of privacy and the protection of personal data, makes available to visitors to its website https://mark-com.com this data protection policy.
It is part of our commitment to acting transparently with regard to the processing we carry out, and to informing data subjects of their rights and how to exercise them.
This policy complies with applicable laws, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (the “GDPR”), Data Protection Act in France.
Data controller
The processing of personal data carried out via https://dpo-forum.eu are carried out jointly by :
Mark-Com Event
A company incorporated under Belgian law
Registered office: 28 Avenue Hoche, 1180 Brussels
BCE NUMBER: 0561.719.872
Mark-Com Event France
A company incorporated under French law
Registered office: 1 Place de la Gare, 59800 Lille
Company number (SIREN): 904 327 525
(Hereinafter referred to as “Mark-Com Event”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
III. Data We Process
We only collect data that is strictly necessary for the management of our activities and the use of the site.
Data you send us directly
When requesting information, partnership/sponsorship or registering for an event, you may be asked to provide us with :
Last name, first name
Professional email address
Phone number
Job title / position
Message content or information about your participation
Automatically collected data (cookies)
Cookies may be placed on your terminal.
We only use the following cookies:
Name | Host | Purpose | Duration | Type |
pll_language | Mark-com.com | Language preference | 1 year | Functional |
_GRECAPTCHA | Distinguishing between humans and robots | 6 months | Functional | |
rc::a | Bots filtering | Persistent | Functional | |
rc::c | Bots filtering | Session | Functional |
No advertising or analytical cookies are used without your prior consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences via the information banner on the site, and withdraw your consent at any time.
Purposes of processing
Your data is processed for the following purposes:
Responding to information requests
Manage partnerships, sponsors and exhibitors
Manage event registrations (ticketing, badges, practical information)
Inform you, with your consent, about upcoming events or newsletters
Ensuring the security and smooth running of the website
If processing is carried out for another purpose, you will be informed in advance.
Legal basis for processing
Our processing operations have the following legal bases:
Purpose | Legal basis |
Responses to requests for information | Legitimate interest |
Registration management / partnerships | Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures |
Sending newsletters or event information | Explicit consent |
Site operation and essential cookies | Legitimate interest (necessary for the service) |
Recipients and data transfers
Your data may be transmitted :
To the various Mark-Com Event entities (Belgium / France) for joint event management; ;
To our technical service providers strictly necessary for the provision of services (hosting, CRM, emailings); ;
Legal advice in the event of a dispute or legal obligation.
Main Processor: Zoho Corporation
Used for CRM management and mailings.
Zoho mainly hosts its data in the European Union (Ireland / Netherlands).
In some cases, transfers may be made to third countries with specific European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses,ensuring an adequate level of protection.
Privacy policy : https://www.zoho.com/privacy.html
We do not sell never your data to third parties.
VII. Shelf life
Type of Data | Retention Period |
Partnerships / sponsoring | 5 years after the end of the event |
Information requests | 3 years after last contact |
Event registration | 1 year after the event |
Newsletter data | Until the person unsubscribes |
Cookies | See times in Table III-B |
Durations are set according to legal requirements and operational needs.
VIII. Data Security
Mark-Com Event applies technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
Employee training and awareness
Securing physical and IT access
Control of authorizations and passwords
System backup and monitoring
Rigorous selection of RGPD-compliant subcontractors
Your rights
In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of access to your data
Right of rectification inaccurate data
Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
Right to restriction treatment
Right to object, unless otherwise required by law or contract
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint to the competent authority
Competent authorities
Belgium :
Data Protection Authority - Rue de la Presse 35, 1000 Brussels - contact@apd-gba.be - www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be
France :
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) - French Data Protection Authority www.cnil.fr
Exercising your rights
You can exercise your rights:
By e-mail: dpo@mark-com.com
Or by post:
Mark-Com Event - 28 Avenue Hoche, 1180 Brussels (Belgium)
Mark-Com Event France - 1 Place de la Gare, 59800 Lille (France)
We'll reply under one month from receipt of your request.
In complex cases, this period may be extended by two months, with prior notice.
An identity check may be requested before any data is communicated.
Policy developments
This policy may be updated to take account of legislative, technical or organizational changes.
The update date appears at the top of the document.
Any substantial modification will be announced on our website or by e-mail if you are concerned.
XII. Contact DPO
Data Protection Officer (DPO) :
OneGDPR
Chaussée de Louvain 498, c5 – 1380 Lasne (Belgique)
dpo@mark-com.com
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