Privacy Policy of RTDS Association

When you visit our websites
When you visit our websites, we collect data through cookies as described below in our cookie policy. The data we collect through cookies consists of data relating to your device, IP address and your use of the websites. Some of this information is aggregated and is not used to identify you, but we also use analytics software on our websites which allows us to link information about your use of our websites back to you, where you have logged into your account. We may observe your use of our websites, events that you attend prior our invitations and your activities at those events (such as the exhibitors you interact with). We may infer and derive certain information from these observations such as what additional brands, subscriptions and events you or a user similar to you may be interested in.

We use the data collected through cookies for providing you with the best user experience and for improving the websites’ content by tracking usage patterns and recording preferences and for allowing you to log on to specific sites.

When we record, film and photograph
Upon your consent, we may photograph, film, live stream or record our interactions in which case we may process information such as your voice and image to support the implementation of the communication, dissemination and exploitation strategies in compliance with the Grant Agreements of our EU projects.

When you interact with us
When you contact us we collect your name, email address, phone number, country/location, job title, representation and company affiliation and any other information that you wish to provide to us in order to enable us to meet your request, sign up for an event or newsletters, or comply with contractual obligations or prepare to enter into a contract. In particular, we may also use your personal data to support the implementation of the communication, dissemination and exploitation strategies in compliance with the Grant Agreements of our EU projects.

The legal basis for such processing is either your directly obtained consent or is the legitimate interest in providing information, support and service to you, and these interests are not overridden by your rights to data protection. Where we rely on consent, you are free to withdraw this at any time. Should you wish not to receive any communication from us, please provide an email to compliance@rtds-group.com  and we will honour this request.

When you apply for a job
When you apply for a job in RTDS Association, we may collect your general identification and contact information, gender, CV, information about your education, competencies and skills, career and work history, job certificates, work permit, references and other relevant background information. We use this information in order to determine your eligibility for the job and select the right candidate for the position in question. We will retain your data for the purposes of identifying you as a potential candidate for future suitable vacancies and/or to inform you of future suitable vacancies.

The legal basis for processing and storing your job application, CV and related information is your consent and that the processing is necessary in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract. You can withdraw your consent or update your information at any time through by requesting so with an email to compliance@rtds-group.com.

When we conduct integrity due diligence investigations
When determined necessary, RTDS Association will perform integrity due diligence investigations. This includes collecting information to evaluate potential business relations or partners.  This investigation may include processing of personal data such as organizational position and roles, connections or relations to public authorities’ representatives or relevant decision makers, political position, contracts, relevant memberships, references, legal claims and reputational issues. The legal basis is to comply with legal obligations, pursue our legitimate interests and to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.