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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 14, 2025
Website: https://eu.microcon27.com
Data Controller: The Principality of Aigues-Mortes
Contact Email: contact@principaute-aigues-mortes.com

1. Who We Are

This website, eu.microcon27.com, is managed and operated by The Principality of Aigues-Mortes, which acts as the Data Controller for all personal data collected through this website.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identification Information: Name, email address, organization/micronation name.
  • Contact Information: Email address, mailing address (if needed for registration or communication).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info, cookies, and analytics data.
  • Event Registration Data: If you register for MicroCon 27, we may collect your preferences, payment status (never your credit card number), and attendance details.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect your data to:

  • Process registrations and event participation
  • Communicate with you (e.g., event updates, changes, or support)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Ensure website security and prevent abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we only process your data when we have a legal basis to do so, including:

  • Consent: You give us clear permission (e.g., via a registration form or cookie banner)
  • Contract: Data is necessary to fulfill a contract (e.g., event participation)
  • Legal Obligation: We are legally required to collect or disclose data
  • Legitimate Interest: We have a genuine reason, and it does not override your rights

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely in systems hosted within the European Economic Area (EEA). We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and regular backups.

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or to meet legal and contractual obligations.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data.

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., registration platforms, email providers, analytics tools), but only as necessary and under data protection agreements.

If required by law, we may disclose your information to authorities.

7. International Data Transfers

We do not knowingly transfer personal data outside the EEA. If we ever need to do so, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccuracies in your data
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Receive your data in a portable format (data portability)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@principaute-aigues-mortes.com

9. Cookies

We use cookies to analyze traffic, remember user preferences, and enhance the user experience. Upon visiting our website, you will be asked for consent to place non-essential cookies.

You can modify or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via your browser settings.

More info is available in our Cookie Policy (link placeholder).

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Significant changes will be announced on the website.

11. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact:

The Principality of Aigues-Mortes
📧 contact@principaute-aigues-mortes.com