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Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: 21st January 2025

 

The Bulgarian African Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Culture (BACCIC) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Google’s policies for data privacy.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.baccbg.com) or use our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide to Us:

  • Personal Information: When you fill out forms, sign up for membership, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, company name, and other details you provide.

  • Payment Information: For paid services or memberships, we collect payment details, which are processed securely by third-party payment providers.

b. Information Collected Automatically:

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

  • Log Data: When you visit our site, we collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited.

c. Third-Party Information:

We may receive information from third parties such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and partners to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide services, process memberships, and respond to inquiries.

  • Communication: To send updates, newsletters, event invitations, and promotional materials.

  • Website Improvement: To analyze user behavior and enhance our website’s functionality and user experience.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties that assist in website hosting, payment processing, email communication, and analytics.

  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

  • Event Partners: If you register for co-hosted events, your information may be shared with the event’s partners.

4. Your Privacy Rights

a. GDPR (For EU Residents):

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

  • Object to or restrict processing of your data.

  • Request data portability.

  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at offoce@baccbg.com.

b. CCPA (For California Residents):

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, and share.

  • Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell data).

Submit CCPA-related requests to office@baccbg.com.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure. We encourage you to protect your data by using secure passwords and being cautious when sharing information online.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Enhance user experience.

  • Analyze site traffic.

  • Personalize content and advertisements.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, visit our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will include an “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

  • Email: office@baccbg.com

  • Phone: +359 878 43 84 81 | +359 882 91 48 91

  • Address: 44 Vasil Levski Blvd. Sofia, Bulgaria 1000

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.