Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1/27/2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how EEPT Global (hereinafter – "BNI Chapter", "we", or "our") collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data of natural persons (hereinafter – "Data Subject" or "you") when using our website eeptglobal.com (hereinafter – "Website").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing personal data in accordance with:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR);
  • The Personal Data Processing Law of the Republic of Latvia;
  • Other applicable data protection legislation.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the Website.

2. Data Controller and Contact Information

The controller of your personal data is EEPT Global.

Contact information for data protection matters:

  • Email: admin@eeptglobal.com
  • Website: eeptglobal.com

You may contact us at any time if you have questions about the processing of your personal data or wish to exercise your data subject rights.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

3.1. Identification Data

  • First name and surname;
  • Email address;
  • Phone number (if provided);
  • User account identifier.

3.2. Professional Data (for BNI Members)

  • Company name and registration number;
  • Position and professional specialization;
  • Company description and contact information;
  • Professional experience and certifications;
  • Profile photograph.

3.3. BNI Activity Data

  • Membership information (joining date, status);
  • Referral information;
  • 1-2-1 meeting registration;
  • Event attendance history;
  • Success stories and testimonials.

3.4. Technical Data

  • IP address;
  • Browser type and version;
  • Operating system information;
  • Website visit times and duration;
  • Pages visited and actions taken.

3.5. Communication Data

  • Contact form submissions;
  • Email correspondence with us;
  • Event registration applications;
  • Feedback and comments.

4. Why and How We Process Your Data

Processing Purpose Data Categories Legal Basis Retention Period
User Account Management
Account creation, authentication, access provision		 Identification data, technical data Contract performance (GDPR 6(1)(b)) While account is active + 1 year
BNI Membership Administration
Member profile maintenance, activity tracking		 Identification data, professional data, activity data Contract performance (GDPR 6(1)(b)), legitimate interests (GDPR 6(1)(f)) Membership period + 3 years
Event Organization
Registration, participant notification		 Identification data, communication data Contract performance (GDPR 6(1)(b)) Event date + 1 year
Communication and Customer Service
Responding to inquiries, providing information		 Identification data, communication data Legitimate interests (GDPR 6(1)(f)), consent (GDPR 6(1)(a)) 3 years from last communication
Website Operation
Technical functionality, security		 Technical data Legitimate interests (GDPR 6(1)(f)) Up to 1 year
Statistics and Analytics
Website improvement, user experience analysis		 Technical data (anonymized) Legitimate interests (GDPR 6(1)(f)) Up to 26 months
Legal Obligation Compliance
Accounting, tax reports		 Identification data, transaction data Legal obligation (GDPR 6(1)(c)) As required by law (up to 10 years)

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We may transfer your personal data to the following recipients:

5.1. BNI Organization

As a BNI chapter, we are part of the BNI International network. Certain data (e.g., member status, activities) may be shared with BNI International and other BNI structures for administration and quality assurance purposes.

5.2. Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers:

  • Hosting services – for website maintenance and data storage;
  • Email services – for communication with users;
  • Analytics tools – for website traffic statistics;
  • Payment processors – if applicable, for processing membership fees.

All service providers are legally bound to comply with data protection requirements.

5.3. Other BNI Members

Due to the nature of BNI networking, certain member profile information (name, company, contacts, specialization) is visible to other chapter members. This is an essential part of BNI membership.

5.4. Government Authorities

We may transfer data to government authorities if required by law or court order.

6. Data Transfers Outside EU/EEA

Our main data processing takes place in the European Union. If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g., to cloud service providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards:

  • EU Commission adequacy decisions;
  • Standard contractual clauses;
  • Other GDPR-permitted mechanisms.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

7.1. Right of Access

You have the right to obtain confirmation whether we process your data and, if so, access this data and receive a copy.

7.2. Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate data or completion of incomplete data.

7.3. Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

In certain circumstances, you have the right to request deletion of your data, for example:

  • Data is no longer necessary for the original purpose;
  • You withdraw your consent;
  • Data has been processed unlawfully.

7.4. Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request restriction of processing in certain cases.

7.5. Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.

7.6. Right to Object

You have the right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling.

7.7. Right to Withdraw Consent

If processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

7.8. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at: admin@eeptglobal.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7.9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data State Inspectorate:

  • Address: Elijas iela 17, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia
  • Email: pasts@dvi.gov.lv
  • Website: www.dvi.gov.lv

8. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Data encryption during transmission and storage;
  • Access control and authentication;
  • Regular security audits and updates;
  • Employee training in data protection;
  • Incident response procedures.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for persons under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect children's personal data. If we learn that we have received a child's data, we will delete it immediately.

10. Privacy Policy Changes

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Significant changes will be announced on the Website or by email. We recommend regularly reviewing this policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data:

  • Email: admin@eeptglobal.com
  • Website: eeptglobal.com

Last updated: 1/27/2026