Last Updated: October 3, 2023
Introduction
At the International Security Certification Board (ISCB), your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your Personal Data when you interact with our website at ecertify.org (the “Website”). This Policy is designed to assist you in understanding how we collect, use, and protect your Personal Data. By using our Website or signing up for our services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
If there are any material changes to this Policy, we will inform you according to the process described in the Changes to This Policy section below. Please take a moment to review this Policy to understand how ISCB processes your data.
Data Controller
ISCB is the data controller responsible for the processing of your Personal Data, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Legal Basis for Processing
ISCB processes your Personal Data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent, which you may withdraw at any time;
- Contractual necessity, to fulfill obligations related to contracts;
- Legitimate interests pursued by ISCB, such as managing membership and offering relevant services;
- Legal obligations, as required by law.
You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us via the information provided in the Contact Us section below. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Categories of Personal Data Collected
We may collect the following types of Personal Data:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Membership and Event Information: Data related to your membership, event attendance, and course participation.
- Transaction Data: Purchase history from our online store or payment records related to services, fees, and donations.
- Volunteering or Sponsorship Information: Information regarding your participation in volunteering activities or sponsorship commitments.
- Other Data: Any other information you provide to us voluntarily, such as inquiries, proposals, or feedback.
How We Collect Personal Data
We collect Personal Data through the following means:
- Direct interactions via our Website (e.g., when signing up for membership, registering for events, or making purchases).
- Communication through other channels (e.g., emails, newsletters).
- Third-Party Sources: Occasionally, we may receive your data from third-party providers that assist us in offering our services. In such cases, we will notify you as required by applicable laws.
Purposes for Processing
We use your Personal Data for the following purposes:
- Membership Management: Registering and managing your membership with ISCB.
- Event and Fee Processing: Handling payments for events, training courses, and other ISCB services.
- Service Provision: Enabling access to the features and services offered on our Website.
- Marketing and Communication: Sending you newsletters, announcements, and other materials relevant to ISCB’s activities.
- Customer Support: Addressing your questions or resolving any issues.
- Compliance: Fulfilling legal or regulatory requirements.
Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once the retention period has expired, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
Sharing Your Personal Data with Third Parties
We may share your Personal Data with third parties, such as:
- Providers of services like association management software, IT support, web hosting, cloud storage, and payment processing.
- Regulatory authorities or other organizations when required by law or legal processes.
We ensure that any third-party providers adhere to the same strict standards of data protection as we do, and we implement safeguards when transferring Personal Data to jurisdictions outside the European Economic Area.
Other Disclosures of Your Personal Data
ISCB may disclose your Personal Data in certain circumstances, such as:
- Legal Requirements: To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- Aggregate Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that does not identify individuals, for analytical or business purposes.
Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze traffic and enhance functionality. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies, although some features of our Website may not function properly without them. For more information about cookies, visit About Cookies.
Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These include physical security measures, data encryption, and regular system audits.
Your Rights
If we process your Personal Data, you have the following rights:
- Access: You may request access to the Personal Data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request updates or corrections to your Personal Data.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your Personal Data in certain circumstances.
- Restriction/Objection: You may request that we restrict processing or object to certain processing activities.
- Portability: You have the right to request that your data be transferred to another party in a machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the Contact Us section below.
Privacy of Children
Our Website is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove that data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Please revisit this page from time to time to stay informed about any changes. Any modifications will be posted here, and by continuing to use our Website, you agree to the updated Policy.
Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or to exercise your data privacy rights, please contact us at:
International Security Certification Board (ISCB)
2851 NE 183rd Street, Suite 208E
Aventura, FL 33160
Email:
Phone: 305-400-1330