General Information

The protection of your personal data is of particular importance to the Levantine Network. We process your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), as well as this Privacy Policy. 
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data is collected when you visit our website or interact with us, how such data is processed, and what rights you have as a data subject.

Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing within the meaning of the GDPR is:
Levantine Network
Fardos Str. 64
P.O. Box 2352
Damascus / Syria
+963 11 224 444 4
info@leva-net.org
www.leva-net.org

Collection and Storage of Personal Data When Visiting the Website

When you access our website, information is automatically collected by the hosting provider and stored temporarily in so-called server log files.

The following data may be collected:

1. IP address of the requesting device
2. date and time of access
3. name and URL of the retrieved file
4. website from which the access originates (referrer URL)
5. browser type and version and, if applicable, the operating system
6. name of the access provider

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and is necessary to ensure system security, stability, and technical administration.

This data is not merged with other data sources.

Use of Third-Party Analytics and Tracking Tools

Our website may use analytics and tracking tools provided by third parties to analyze user behavior and to improve the technical performance and usability of our services.

The following data may be processed:

1. shortened or pseudonymized IP addresses
2. pages visited and duration of visits
3. technical information about the device, browser, and operating system
4. referrer sources

The use of such tools takes place exclusively on the basis of your explicit consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Where providers are located outside the European Union, data transfers take place only in accordance with Art. 44 et seq. GDPR.
You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Contact via Email or Contact Forms

When contacting us, the personal data you provide will be processed solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Data will be deleted once the purpose no longer applies and no statutory retention obligations exist.

Processing of Personal Data in the Context of Network Activities

In the course of the activities of the Levanet Network (e.g. member communication, project coordination, business matchmaking, events), personal data may be processed, including in particular:

• contact details
• professional and organizational information
• communication and project-related data

Such processing is carried out solely for defined purposes and on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b), (c), or (f) GDPR.

Disclosure of Data

Personal data will be disclosed to third parties only if:

• you have given your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR),
• the disclosure is necessary for the performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR),
• there is a legal obligation to do so (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR), or
• there is a legitimate interest and no overriding interests of the data subject prevail (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
   

Storage Period

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention periods. Once these purposes cease to apply, the data will be deleted or restricted.

Rights of Data Subjects

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be amended due to legal, technical, or organizational changes. The current version published on our website shall apply.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device.
Technically necessary cookies are used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Analytics, statistical, or functional cookies are used only on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
You may configure your browser to restrict or disable the use of cookies.