Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 22, 2025

Overview

At Empoorio.org ("Empoorio", "we", "us", or "our"), your privacy is not just a legal obligation – it's part of our core values. We are committed to safeguarding your data, being transparent about how we use it, and empowering you to control your personal information at all times.

1. Definitions

Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. Processing: Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, including collection, storage, modification, or deletion. Third Parties: External service providers or entities authorized to process personal data on our behalf.

2. What Data We Collect

• Information You Provide: Full name, email address, phone number, company, messages or inquiries, account credentials, feedback.
• Usage Information: IP address, browser type and version, time zone, location data, device type, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Trackers: Functional, analytical and preference cookies to help us improve user experience.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We only collect and process your data when we have a valid legal basis to do so. Our purposes include:

• Providing access to our platform, services, and content.
• Managing your user account and preferences.
• Sending updates, newsletters, and relevant announcements.
• Improving the performance and security of our platform.
• Detecting fraudulent activity and protecting our systems and users.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• With your explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription).
• To fulfill a contract (e.g., user registration).
• For our legitimate interests, such as analytics, marketing, and platform improvement.
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., fraud prevention, tax reporting).

5. How We Share Data

We may share your data under strict control and only when necessary:

• With verified service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) operating under data processing agreements.
• With legal authorities if required by court order or legislation.
• In business restructuring scenarios, such as mergers or acquisitions.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and other similar technologies. These help us understand user behavior, improve navigation, remember user preferences, and deliver relevant content.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some types may impact your site experience.

7. International Transfers

Your personal data may be processed outside your country of residence. When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined here or as required by law. For instance, if you close your account, we may retain a minimal record to prevent fraud or comply with financial regulations.

9. Security of Information

Empoorio implements modern security protocols to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Measures include data encryption, firewall protection, role-based access controls, and regular audits.

10. User Rights

You have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws, including:

• Right to access your personal data.
• Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Right to restrict or object to processing.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, privacy@empoorio.org">legal@empoorio.org. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

11. Minors

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

12. Reporting Violations or Concerns

If you believe your data has been mishandled, or your rights have been infringed, we encourage you to reach out to us directly. You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If significant changes occur, we’ll notify you through prominent messaging on our website. The latest version will always be available at empoorio.org/privacy-policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints regarding this policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: legal@empoorio.org
Address: Empoorio Inc., Legal Affairs Dept., Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain.