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Privacy Policy

Website: www.iimalect.org

1. Introduction
   Welcome to The International Institute of Martial Arts, Law Enforcement, and Counter-Terrorism (IIMALECT). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data We Collect
   We collect and process personal data in the following ways:
   a) Data Collected Automatically (Analytics & Cookies)

When you visit our website, we may collect certain technical information, including:

IP address (anonymized where required by law)
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on our website
Device type and operating system
Referral source (e.g., how you found our website)

This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
b) Data You Provide (Forms & Communication)

When you submit forms on our website (e.g., contact forms, event registration, newsletter sign-up), we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Any additional information you provide voluntarily

We use this data solely for communication purposes and to provide you with the requested services.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Under GDPR, we process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Consent – When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., signing up for newsletters).
Legitimate Interest – When processing is necessary to improve website performance.
Contractual Obligation – If data is required to fulfill a service you request.
Legal Compliance – When required to comply with applicable laws.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Provide, improve, and maintain our website and services
Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
Monitor website performance and security
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Your data is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies – Help us analyze website traffic and improve performance.
Preference Cookies – Store user preferences for a better experience.

You can disable cookies at any time, but this may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
✅ Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
✅ Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data.
✅ Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
✅ Right to Restriction – Request limitation on how we process your data.
✅ Right to Data Portability – Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
✅ Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
✅ Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw your consent at any time if processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 [Your Contact Email]

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) to analyze website traffic. These third parties process data based on their own privacy policies.

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at the “Contact us” label