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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22 August 2025

1. Introduction

The GTA Integrity Institute Hungary (“we,” “our,” or “the Institute”) is committed to protecting the privacy of its members, partners, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

There is one piece of legislation that we need to be aware of in this context: the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 95/46/EC (also known as the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR).

What is personal data? Under the legislation, personal data is any knowledge that can be associated with a specific person.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected by the Institute, including but not limited to data provided during membership applications, participation in research working groups, communication via Institute channels, and interactions on our website or other platforms.

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Membership Application Data: Name, contact details, professional experience, and other information submitted during the membership application process.
  • Engagement Data: Contributions to research, working groups, and other Institute activities.
  • Communication Data: Emails, messages, and other communications sent to or received from the Institute.
  • Technical Information: Data related to website usage, such as IP addresses, browser type, and cookies.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • Membership Management: Evaluating membership applications, managing member relations, and facilitating onboarding processes.
  • Community Engagement: Enabling participation in research working groups, community calls, and other activities.
  • Transparency and Public Awareness: Publishing member-authored blogs, op-eds, and podcasts with consent.
  • Compliance and Legal Obligations: Ensuring adherence to the Institute’s Oath, Code of Conduct, and applicable laws.
  • Improvement of Services: Enhancing member experiences and operational processes.

5. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not share personal data without consent, except in the following cases:

  • With your explicit permission for public contributions (e.g., blog posts, podcasts).
  • To comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of the Institute.
  • With trusted service providers who assist in our operations under strict confidentiality agreements.

6. Data Security

The Institute takes reasonable measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure databases, encryption, and restricted access protocols.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or operational limitations.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Requests can be submitted to info@geotan.hu.

Where can you complain about the processing of your data by GTA Integrity Institute Hungary?

You can take legal action against the unlawful processing of your personal data or the infringement of your rights to information self-determination. You can choose between two courts:

  • The Metropolitan Court of Budapest (1055 Budapest, Markó u. 27.
  • You can also contact the National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (Postal address: 1374 Budapest, Pf.: 603., Address: 1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa utca 9-11., Phone: +36 (1) 391-1400, Fax: +36 (1) 391-1410, E-mail: ugyfelszolgalat@naih.hu, http://naih.hu).

 

We do not provide legal assistance in proceedings against our Legal Aid Service. We ask for your understanding.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Institute reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Members will be notified of significant changes via email or other communication channels.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Council on Geopolitics Foundation GTA Integrity Institute Hungary
H-1036 Budapest Kiskorona street 14. 6/31. Hungary
E-mail: research@cgeopol.hu or info@geotan.hu
Mobile: +3620 368 7810

By engaging with the GTA Integrity Institute Hungary, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.