Privacy Statement 

This Privacy Policy outlines The Father of the EU’s practices with respect to information collected from users who access our website at www.fatherofthe.eu, or otherwise share personal information with us. We encourage you to read the following privacy information as it describes how we handle personal data and cookies. 

When you visit our site and actively accept the storage of cookies and agree to our privacy policy, and when you actively consent the handling of personal data when filling out our contact form, you agree that we process your personal data in accordance with out privacy policy. This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with respect to the information they shared and/or collect on The Father of the EU. This privacy policy does not apply to any information collected offline or through channels other than our website. 

External websites 

Our Service may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites, products or services.

Information Collection and Use

While using our website, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact you or identify you. Processing of your personal information (meaning, any information which might potentially allow your identification with reasonable means; hereinafter “Personal Information”) to become an ambassador and/or subscribe to our website, and therefore sharing your email address, is necessary for the performance of our contractual obligations towards you and providing you with our services, to protect our legitimate interests and for compliance with legal regulatory obligations to which we are subject. When you use our website, you consent to the collection, storage, use, disclosure, and other uses of your Personal Information as described as described in this Privacy Policy.

Type of information we collect

We collect two types of data and information from users.

The first type of information is un-identified and non-identifiable information pertaining to a User(s), which may be made available or gathered via your use of the website (“Non-Personal Information”). We are not aware of the identity of a User from which the Non-personal Information was collected. Non-personal Information which is being collected may include your aggregated usage information and technical information transmitted by your device, including certain software and hardware information (e.g., the type of browser and operating system your device uses, language preference, access time, etc.) in order to enhance functionality to our website. We may also collect information on your activity on the website (e.g., pages viewed, online browsing, clicks, actions, etc.). 

The second type of information Personal Information, which is individually identifiable information, namely information that identifies an individual or may with reasonable effort identify an information. Such information includes: 

• Device information: we collect Personal Information from your device. Such information includes geolocation data, IP address, unique identifiers (e.g., MAC, address, and UUID) and other information which relates to your activity through the website. 
• Information about your visits to and use of this site including the reference source, the length of the visit, page views and navigation paths for the site. 
• Information when you register to our website. 
• Information that you enter to fill out a form or send us an email. 
• Information that you enter to become an ambassador. 
• Information that you publish on our website with the intention of publishing it on the internet (e.g., blogs, social media posts).
• Social media information (if applicable) will be used when you choose to share your/our content on social media. 

How do we receive information about you? 

We receive your Personal Information from various sources: 

• When you voluntarily provide us your personal detail in order to register on our website.
• When you use or access our website in connection with your use of our services. 

The Father of the EU collects only Personal Information that you submit to us yourself when you register, fill out our contact form, apply to become an ambassador, share a blog, send us emails or the like when you yourself have chosen to provide the information to us. The personal data is collected and processed for the purpose of administering the action you have requested, or as required by law, and is saved no longer than required to fulfil this purpose. 

Using personal information

We may use the information for the following: 

• Communication: we might send you notices regarding our services, providing you with technical information and responding to any customer service issue you may have. Furthermore, we might keep you informed of our latest updates and services. 
• Website functionality: we may conduct statistical and analytical purposes, intended to improve our website.
• Social media: we might share your social media content when you voluntarily mention us on your social media platform. 
• Security and Privacy.

Right of cancellation and right to information about personal data 

You may at any time withdraw your consent what we use your personal data or request correction of your personal data that we process. 

• Art. 17 GDPR – Right to erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) 

You may request to: 

• Receive confirmation as to whether or not personal information concerning you is being processed, and access stored personal information, together with supplementary information. 
• Receive a copy of personal information you directly volunteer to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. 
• Request rectification of your personal information that is in our control. 
• Object to the process of personal information by us. 
• Request to restrict processing of your personal information by us. 
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Retention periods will be determined considering the type of information that is collected and the purpose for which it is collected, bearing in mind the requirements applicable to the situation and the need to destroy outdated, unused information at the earliest reasonable time. Under applicable regulations, we will keep records containing client personal data, account opening documents, communications and anything else as required by applicable laws and regulations. 

We may rectify, replenish or remove incomplete or inaccurate information, at any time and at our own discretion.

Cookies

The Father of the EU uses cookies. A "cookie" is a small piece of information that a website assign to your device while you are viewing a website. Cookies are very helpful and can be used for various different purposes. These purposes include allowing you to navigate between pages efficiently, enable automatic activation of certain features, remembering your preferences and making the interaction between you and our Services quicker and easier. Cookies are also used to help ensure that the advertisements you see are relevant to you and your interests and to compile statistical data on your use of our Services. By actively pressing the “I accept” button you agree that we place cookies on your computer and other terms in this policy. You can also visit our site without cookies being stored on your computer by disabling cookies in your browser before visiting our site. Disabling cookies can have a negative impact on the functionality and usability of our website.

The Website uses the following types of cookies: 

I. 'Session cookies': these are stored only temporarily during a browsing session in order to allow normal use of the system and are deleted from your device when the browser is closed.

II. 'Persistent cookies ': these are read only by the Site, saved on your computer for a fixed period and are not deleted when the browser is closed. Such cookies are used where we need to know who you are for repeat visits, for example to allow us to store your preferences for the next sign-in.

Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but Personal Information that we store about you may be linked, by us, to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. You may remove the cookies by following the instructions of your device preferences; however, if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site may not operate properly, and your online experience may be limited.

How do we safeguard your information?

We take great care in implementing and maintaining the security of the Site and your information. We employ industry standard procedures and policies to ensure the safety of the information we collect and retain, and prevent unauthorized use of any such information. Although we take reasonable steps to safeguard information, we cannot be responsible for the acts of those who gain unauthorized access or abuse our Site, and we make no warranty, express, implied or otherwise, that we will prevent such access.

Updates or amendments to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to periodically amend or revise the Privacy Policy; material changes will be effective immediately upon the display of the revised Privacy policy. The last revision will be reflected in the "Last modified" section. Your continued use of the Platform, following the notification of such amendments on our website, constitutes your acknowledgment and consent of such amendments to the Privacy Policy and your agreement to be bound by the terms of such amendments.

How to contact us

If you have any general questions about the Site or the information we collect about you and how we use it, you can contact us at info@fatherofthe.eu .

The Father of the EU

Last Modified 25 November 2021