ELITECISOs Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Welcome to the ELITECISOs/DPOs. We are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and trust of our members, visitors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data when you access or use our website, platforms, events, or services.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to the ELITECISOs/DPOs Community website
  • Registered members and applicants
  • Event participants (virtual or in-person)
  • Contributors, speakers, and partners

It does not apply to third-party websites or services linked to our platform.

2. Personal Data We Collect

Privacy Statement ELITECISOs/DPOs

PII Collection

ELITECISOs/DPOs collects Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as:

  • Name
  • Job title
  • Contact details (email address, physical address)
  • Other relevant information

Data is collected through various channels, including:

  • Registration forms
  • Surveys
  • Programs
  • Online and offline events
  • Memberships

Browsing Without Registration

  • No personal information is collected when browsing the website unless voluntarily provided.
  • Standard analytics data may be collected, including IP address, browser type, and usage patterns.

Community & Event Participation

  • Professional profile details and membership information
  • Event attendance/participation information
  • Feedback and survey responses

3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data for purposes such as:

  • Processing membership applications and managing participation
  • Organizing events, workshops, roundtables, and webinars
  • Sharing community updates and insights
  • Facilitating peer-to-peer collaboration and knowledge sharing

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on jurisdiction, processing may be based on:

  • Consent
  • Contractual necessity (membership and event participation)
  • Legitimate interests (operating a professional CISO/DPO community)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal data with trusted third parties under strict controls:

  • Service providers (hosting, email, event platforms)
  • Event partners (limited to what is required for participation)

Right to Share Information

  • ELITECISOs/DPOs reserves the right to share your information with organizations affiliated with ELITECISOs/DPOs without requiring prior permission.

Event Registration Details

  • All registration details, including PII submitted during event registration, may be shared with sponsoring vendors, partners, and affiliates.

No Sale or Unauthorized Transfer

Collected information will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason without your consent, except in specific circumstances such as:

  • When required by law
  • In response to search warrants or court orders
  • During national exigent circumstances

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including:

  • Membership data: retained while your membership remains active, and as needed afterward for compliance and records
  • Event data: retained for operational and reporting purposes
  • Legal or compliance data: retained as required by law

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

  • Access controls and role-based permissions
  • Secure hosting environments

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or update inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (right to erasure)
  • Restrict or object to processing

9. Community Conduct and Confidentiality

As a professional CISO/DPO community:

  • Members are expected to respect confidentiality of shared discussions
  • Personal data shared within forums or events should not be misused
  • We may moderate or remove content to protect privacy and compliance

Privacy Contact Information

We welcome your questions and comments about our Privacy Policy. Comments or complaints can be directed to ELITECISOs/DPOs by email at info@elitecisos.com.