Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how The Builders of the Value-Based Bridges aka Bridge Builders (“Bridge Builders,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our platform https://bridgesofvalues.org.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU Regulation 2016/679) and other applicable EU data protection laws.
2. Data We Collect
When you register on our website, we collect:
• Full name and surname
• Username
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth (must be 18+)
• Country of residence
• Social media link(s)
• Occupation
Additionally, we collect technical data:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Cookies and usage data (via Google Analytics & Facebook Pixel).
3. Purposes & Legal Bases
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
• Account creation and management (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) – contract).
• Event registration and ticket issuance (Art. 6(1)(b) – contract).
• Email marketing and newsletters with updates about events and activities (Art. 6(1)(a) – consent).
• Retargeting and remarketing campaigns through Facebook Pixel and Google services (Art. 6(1)(a) – consent).
• Analytics & performance monitoring (Art. 6(1)(a) – consent).
4. Data Sharing & Transfers
We may share your data with trusted third parties:
• Google Analytics (analytics provider).
• Facebook Pixel (advertising/retargeting).
• Email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp or similar).
If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) (e.g., to the US), we ensure compliance using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.
5. Data Retention
• Account data: kept until you delete your account or request removal.
• Event registration data: up to 2 years after the event.
• Email marketing data: kept until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics/retargeting data: anonymized or deleted after 14 months.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access your data
• Correct your data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing (including marketing/retargeting)
• Data portability
Unsubscribe links will always be included in our marketing emails.
7. Cookies
We use cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and marketing. See our Cookie Policy.
8. Security
We implement reasonable organizational and technical safeguards to protect your data.
9. Photo and Video Recording at Events
During events organized by us, photo and video recordings may take place, and media representatives may also be present. The collected material may be used for:
• Our website and social media channels;
• Marketing and informational campaigns (including online advertisements, TV features, banners, and other media channels).
The legal basis for such recordings is our legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) in documenting events and promoting the organization’s objectives.
If you do not wish to appear in a particular photo or video, you may contact us at any time at: [email protected]

10. Contact
The Builders of the Value-Based Bridges aka Bridge Builders
8 The Green Suite B, Dover, DE 19901
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +1 302 202 1012