Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [30.07.2025]

Who we are

The Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (SENIC) is a social impact and business consultancy firm committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and other applicable EU data protection laws.

2. Contact Information
If you have any questions or requests concerning your personal data, you can contact:

Data Protection Officer
SENIC – Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center
Email: privacy@senic.org
Website: https://senic.org

What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Identification data: Name, email address, phone number, job title, organisation, country.
Professional data: CVs, professional history, skills, experience, training attended.
Usage data: Information about your visits to our website, IP address, browser type, referring URLs, page views.
Survey and research data: Responses to forms, interviews, or feedback surveys.
Training data: Participation records in courses or workshops, certification status.
Client data: Business-related information shared under contractual obligations.

Why We Process Your Data (Legal Basis)

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Consent – for newsletter subscriptions, event registrations, or feedback surveys.
Contract – to fulfil our obligations in delivering consulting, training, and research services.
Legal obligations – for recordkeeping, tax, audit, or reporting duties.
Legitimate interest – to improve our services, carry out research, and promote sustainable entrepreneurship.

How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used for:

Managing our relationship with clients and partners.
Providing and improving our consulting, training, and research services.
Sending you information about SENIC services, updates, and events.
Participating in EU-funded programmes and related reporting obligations.
Ensuring the security and maintenance of our digital platforms.

Data Sharing and International Transfers

We may share your personal data with:

Subcontracted consultants or researchers bound by confidentiality obligations.
Project partners within EU programmes (e.g. Pact for Skills).
Service providers for IT, communications, legal, or financial services.
Public authorities, if required by law or regulation.

We do not transfer your data outside the EU/EEA unless:

Adequacy decisions apply; or
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place to ensure data protection.

How long we retain your data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, and to meet legal and contractual obligations. Retention periods may differ depending on the nature of the engagement, typically:

Client records: 7 years from project completion.
Training records: 5 years from course completion.
Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.

What rights you have over your data

You have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Correct inaccurate or outdated data.
Request erasure (‘right to be forgotten’).
Restrict or object to processing.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Request data portability.
Lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority.

Security of Personal Data

We implement technical and organisational measures to ensure a high level of data protection, including encryption, access control, cybersecurity protocols, and staff training on data privacy.

Use of Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather statistical data. You will be informed upon your first visit and can manage your preferences through our cookie settings panel.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. We will post any updates on our website and notify you when appropriate.