Privacy policy

Privacy and Cookie Policy

At SICI (Standing International Conference of Inspectorates), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, as well as how we use cookies and similar technologies.

1 Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information when you interact with our website:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, job title, organization, or other details you provide when filling out forms or contacting us.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about your visit (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on our website, etc.).
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies (see Section 4 for more details).

2 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Communication: Responding to your inquiries, providing updates, or delivering requested information.
• Website Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve website functionality and user experience.
• Event Management: Registering attendees for workshops, webinars, or other events organized by SICI.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with legal or regulatory requirements.

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3 Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or providing our services (e.g., hosting providers or analytics services).
• Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SICI, our users, or others.
• Member Organizations: If applicable, with other Inspectorates or member organizations within SICI for legitimate purposes related to our mission and vision.

4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like most websites, SICI uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. This section explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and track usage patterns.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., enabling navigation or access to secure areas).

  We only use strictly necessary cookies required for the operation of the site. No analytics, advertising, or third-party trackers are set.

  List of cookies

  Name	Purpose	Scope / Path	Expiry	HttpOnly	Secure	SameSite
  PHPSESSID	Symfony session (authentication, session maintenance)	/	Session	✓	✓	Lax
  pmaUser-1	Stores the user identifier in phpMyAdmin	/ (only for phpMyAdmin)	Persistent (has an explicit expiration date)	—	—	Strict
  pma_lang	Stores the interface language for phpMyAdmin	/ (only for phpMyAdmin)	Persistent (has an explicit expiration date)	—	—	Strict

  These cookies are essential for the service you request (authentication, security, technical preferences) and therefore do not require consent.

• Performance Cookies: Help us analyze website traffic and improve our services (e.g., via tools like Google Analytics).
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences to provide a personalized experience (e.g., language selection).

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information, you can visit resources such as All About Cookies.

5 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once the information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6 Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
• Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another service.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@sici.international .

7 Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your personal information.

9 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the most recent update. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.