privacy policy
Ensuring the privacy of our users' personal data is of the utmost significance. Unless service-specific rules on personal data and privacy apply, the processing of personal data by the International Council of Design through its website is subject to the following terms to which the user agrees by browsing the website and using its online services:
PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED
In the course of the use of this website, the Council may process personal data. The creation of a Member record in the directory or user accounts to manage the Member record and access the Member Area ("my ICoD") may include the User's first and last name, address, phone number and email address. Other services including registration to the newsletter and Council planned virtual and in-person events also.
INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY
When you use the International Council of Design's website we automatically collect data about you and the way you use the Website e.g. your browser type, search terms used on the website, your IP-address including your network location and information about your computer. The purpose of our processing is to optimise the user experience and the website's functionality including creating statistics. This processing of personal data is necessary in order for us to pursue our legitimate interest in operating and improving the International Council of Design's website. The Council does not collect any unique information about you (such as your name, e-mail address etc), except when you specifically and knowingly provide such information.
COOKIES
This website uses “cookies,” these are small texts sent from a web server and stored on a user's device, for instance, a computer or mobile phone. We use cookies to offer you an improved browsing experience. The information collected via cookies and analytical tools is used in aggregated and anonymous manner for statistical purposes, and not to identify individual Users. Users may, depending on their respective web browser, delete cookies at any time and/or make general settings with regard to the acceptance, rejection and deletion of cookies.
HOW YOUR DATA IS BEING USED
Your personal data is disclosed to third parties who process personal data on behalf of the International Council of Design, and therefore act as our data processors. We use third parties to send out newsletters and as hosting providers. We vet our data processors to ensure that such data processors implement appropriate organisational and technical security measures in such a way that the processing complies with the legal requirements to ensure the protection of your data rights.
MANAGEMENT OF YOUR INFORMATION
Details of the data we hold on you will be provided on request. Any request of this nature should be directed to the e-mail address shown below. You have the right to unsubscribe from our database by selecting unsubscribe option at the bottom of any of our communications or by contacting the email below.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The International Council of Design is the data controller of the personal data collected. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to request information or changes be made to the way we process your data, please contact us at secretariat@theicod.org.
| Name of the cookie | Purpose of use | The moment of creation | Expiry period | The data used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| october_session | cms system cookie | at page open | max age 24h | encoded string value |
| _gid | analytics cookie | at page open | 24h | encoded string value |
| _ga | analytics cookie | at page open | 1 year | encoded string value |
| _gat_gtag_UA_57521825_1 | analytics cookie | at page open | 24 h | number value |