Last updated: November 2025
This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how the European Society for Fuzzy Logic and Technology (EUSFLAT) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website www.eusflat.org, register as a member, or interact with our online services. EUSFLAT is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and other applicable EU data protection laws.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
European Society for Fuzzy Logic and Technology (EUSFLAT)
Email: membership@eusflat.org
Website: https://www.eusflat.org
2. Personal Data We Collect
- Information provided through registration or membership forms (name, email, institutional affiliation, country, etc.)
- Login credentials for member access (username, password)
- Payment details for membership fees (processed securely by third-party providers; no full card data stored by EUSFLAT)
- Information sent through contact forms or email correspondence
- Technical information collected automatically (IP address, browser type, operating system, access time, pages visited)
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To manage membership accounts and provide member services
- To process membership applications, renewals, and payments
- To send information about EUSFLAT conferences, publications, and activities
- To respond to inquiries and support requests
- To maintain the security and proper functioning of the website
The legal bases for processing include consent, contractual necessity (for membership management), and legitimate interest (for communication and site security).
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws. Membership-related data is generally retained for the duration of the membership and for a reasonable period thereafter.
5. Data Sharing and International Transfers
EUSFLAT does not sell or rent personal data. We may share limited information with trusted service providers (such as web hosting, email delivery, or payment processors) who act on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements. Data may be transferred outside the EU only when adequate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
6. Your Rights under the GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and obtain a copy of your data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us at membership@eusflat.org.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to ensure proper functioning and improve user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies – required for the website to function (session, authentication)
- Preference cookies – remember language or display settings
- Analytical cookies – help us understand usage (e.g., anonymized Google Analytics)
- Third-party cookies – may be set by embedded content (e.g., YouTube, social media)
Managing cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie banner or your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionalities.
8. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites. EUSFLAT is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy periodically. The revised version will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
11. Contact
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy and Cookie Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Email: membership@eusflat.org