Privacy statement
Privacy statement
CPCS International ASBL places great importance on the protection of personal data and respect for privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how CPCS International collects, uses and protects personal data that may be processed when using the cpcs.international website and in connection with its activities.
The data controller is:
CPCS International ASBL
Belgian non-profit association
18 rue de Larmont
5377 Noiseux
Belgium
Enterprise number: 862.136.790
Email: info@cpcs.international
For any questions regarding the processing of your personal data or the exercise of your rights, you can contact us at this address.
CPCS International does not collect personal data through online forms on its website.
Personal data may nevertheless be processed in the following situations.
When you contact us by email
When you contact CPCS International through one of the email addresses published on the website, we may process the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, telephone number or any other information contained in your message.
This information is used to respond to your request, follow up on our communications and, where applicable, respond to requests relating to collaboration, volunteering, partnerships or information.
When you make a donation by bank transfer
When you make a donation by bank transfer, certain information relating to the donor may be communicated to CPCS International through its banking institution.
This may include the donor’s name, bank account details, the amount and date of the donation.
This information is processed to manage and record donations, maintain accounting records and comply with applicable legal obligations.
When you make a donation via PayPal
The website may provide a link allowing you to make a donation via PayPal.
When you choose this option, you are redirected to the PayPal platform. The data required for the payment is then processed directly by PayPal in accordance with its own terms and privacy policy.
CPCS International does not collect your payment details directly through its website as part of this transaction.
Technical data relating to website use
When you visit the website, certain technical data may be processed automatically in order to ensure its operation, security and maintenance.
This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information and certain information relating to your browsing activity.
Cookies and similar technologies are handled in accordance with our Cookie Policy, available on the website.
CPCS International processes personal data only for specific and legitimate purposes, including to:
– respond to requests received by email
– follow up on communications with people who contact CPCS International
– manage donations and related administrative and accounting matters
– manage relationships with partners, volunteers and other individuals or organisations working with CPCS International
– operate, secure and maintain the website
– comply with applicable legal obligations
Depending on the circumstances, the processing of your personal data may be based on:
– the need to take steps at your request, for example when you contact us to request information or establish a collaboration
– compliance with a legal obligation, including accounting and administrative obligations relating to donations
– our legitimate interests, including managing our activities, responding to requests and ensuring the security of our website
– your consent, where required, including for certain cookies or tracking technologies that are not necessary for the operation of the website.
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
CPCS International does not sell or rent your personal data.
Your data may be accessed, where necessary, by:
– authorised members or staff of CPCS International
– technical service providers where necessary for the operation and maintenance of the website
– our hosting provider OVH, for website hosting and security
– relevant banking institutions for donations made by bank transfer
– PayPal, when you choose to make a donation through this platform
– public authorities or competent bodies where disclosure is required by law.
We ensure that persons and service providers who have access to personal data are authorised to process it and that appropriate measures are in place to protect it.
CPCS International retains personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or for as long as required by applicable legal obligations.
The retention period therefore depends on the nature of the data and the purpose for which it is processed.
For example:
– email correspondence is retained for a reasonable period to allow us to follow up on the request and our relationship
– donation-related data is retained in accordance with applicable accounting, tax and administrative requirements
– technical and security data is retained for as long as necessary for these purposes.
When data is no longer required, it is deleted or anonymised where possible.
Subject to the conditions and limitations provided for by the GDPR, you have, in particular, the following rights:
– the right to access your personal data
– the right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
– the right to erasure of your data in the cases provided for by the GDPR
– the right to restriction of processing in the circumstances provided for by the GDPR
– the right to object to certain processing
– the right to data portability, where applicable
– the right to withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise your rights or ask any questions about the protection of your personal data, please contact:
CPCS International ASBL
Email: info@cpcs.international
To protect your data, we may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and, in principle, within one month of receiving it. This period may be extended under the conditions provided for by the GDPR where the request is complex.
If you believe that your personal data is being processed in breach of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
In Belgium:
Data Protection Authority (DPA)
Rue de la Presse 35
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Website: www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be
The cpcs.international website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Information about the cookies used on the website, their purposes and how to manage your preferences is available in our Cookie Policy.
You can also change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the “Manage your consent settings” section available on the Cookie Policy.
CPCS International implements reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration.
Access to personal data is restricted to persons who need it to perform their duties.
CPCS International may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in its activities, tools or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
Last updated: August 21st, 2026