PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data in connection with the registration and management of our conference events, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Spanish data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
ASOCIACIÓN ANDALUZA DE BUSINESS ANGELS NETWORK (“Aaban”), Calle Muñoz Olivé, 1 2 10 – 41001 SEVILLA (Sevilla). E-mail: info@aaban.org.

 3. Personal Data We Collect

In the context of event registration and participation, we may collect the following personal data:

  • Identification and contact details (name, organization, email address, phone number)

  • Registration and attendance information

  • Billing or invoicing details, where applicable

  • Technical data (such as IP address and browser information) necessary for website operation

  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide via registration forms or communications

4. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To manage event registrations and participation

  • To communicate practical information related to the conference (e.g. confirmations, schedule changes)

  • To manage payments, invoicing, and administrative matters

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

The legal bases for processing are:

  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (event registration and participation)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Our legitimate interests in organizing and administering the event

  • Your consent, where explicitly requested

5. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above and to comply with applicable legal, accounting, and tax obligations.

6. Data Recipients and Transfers

Personal data may be shared with:

  • Service providers involved in event organization (e.g. registration platforms, IT service providers), acting as data processors under contractual obligations

  • Public authorities, where required by law

Personal data will not be transferred outside the European Economic Area unless appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR are in place.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request rectification or erasure

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Request data portability, where applicable

  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

You may exercise your rights by contacting us at [contact email].

8. Complaints

If you consider that your data protection rights have been infringed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos – AEPD).

9. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, protecting personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at:
info@aaban.org