Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 August 2025

Introduction

At Ecsite – the European network of science centres and museums – we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard the data you share with us when you visit our website or engage with our services.

Who we are

Ecsite is the controller of your personal data.
Address: 89/7, Avenue Louise, Louizalaan B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
Email: info@ecsite.eu
Website: ecsite.eu

What we collect and why

We collect and process the following data:

Contact details – when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or register for events.
Usage data – such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics).
Event data – including professional details, if relevant.

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

We use this data to:

Respond to enquiries and deliver requested services
Manage event participation
Send updates and newsletters (with your consent)
Improve our website and services

Our processing is based on your consent, the performance of a contract, legal obligations, or our legitimate interests.

How we store and share your data

We store your data securely and limit access to authorised personnel or trusted third-party service providers acting on our behalf (e.g. email platforms, analytics providers, event tools). We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, or as required by law. We may transfer your data outside the EU, but only to countries with adequate protection or under appropriate safeguards. We do not sell your data.

Cookies

Our site uses cookies to enable functionality and collect anonymous usage statistics. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more, see our Cookie Policy here

Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify or delete inaccurate data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability
Lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@ecsite.eu

Updates to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any material changes will be published on this page.

Impressum

Contact us here

Ecsite, 89/7, Avenue Louise, Louizalaan, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium

VAT number: BE0443 655 135

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