Privacy Policy
The Warsaw Freedom Institute ("WFI," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust of all individuals who visit our website, register for events, or engage with our organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information in connection with our programming and events.
1. Who We Are
In the United States: Warsaw Freedom Institute, Washington, D.C.
In the European Union: Freedom Institute Foundation, 27/14 Hoża Street, 00-521 Warsaw, Poland
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you register for an event, sign up for updates, or interact with our platforms:
- Full name
- Email address
- Organization or affiliation
- Country or region
- Any other voluntary information you choose to provide
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Register you for events and programs
- Send relevant event details, updates, or reminders
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Share post-event content and engagement opportunities
- Improve our outreach and programming efforts
- Share limited contact information with co-organizers or select sponsors, strictly for event-related communications
4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Residents)
For individuals located in the EU, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
- Legitimate interest: To pursue our nonprofit mission and maintain engagement with our audience.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. Your data may be stored on secure servers within the United States or the European Union.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share it with:
- Event partners and co-hosts for coordination purposes
- Trusted service providers (e.g., event platforms, email tools)
- Select event sponsors for limited post-event follow-up (when consented)
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Object to certain types of processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: conference@usa-poland.com
8. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies or other analytics tools to improve functionality and understand user engagement. You may opt out of cookies via your browser settings.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website or emails may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The "Effective Date" at the top will reflect the latest version. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Warsaw Freedom Institute
Email: conference@usa-poland.com
Website: https://www.warsawfi.org
Thank you for trusting the Warsaw Freedom Institute.
