EFFRA Privacy Policy
Published: 23/09/2026
The European Factories of the Future Research Association (hereafter referred to as EFFRA) takes personal data protection very seriously. We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and e-Privacy Regulation. Please read our privacy policy carefully for a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your personal data.
EFFRA Privacy & GDPR
At EFFRA, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection legislation.
What personal data do we collect?
Depending on how you interact with EFFRA, we may collect information such as your name, organisation and job title, email and postal address, membership and event registration details, and payment information. We may also process information generated through our website, cookies and analytics tools.
Why do we use your data?
We use personal data to manage EFFRA membership, process payments, communicate with members and stakeholders, organise events and activities, manage our services, and evaluate events and training. Newsletter communications are based on consent.
Cookies and third-party services
Our website uses essential cookies and, where you provide consent, non-essential cookies such as analytics cookies. EFFRA may use services including Google Analytics, WordPress, GlueUp, Google Maps and Stripe to support website, membership, event and payment services.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Service providers processing data on our behalf are required to comply with applicable data protection requirements.
Photos and recordings
Photos and video recordings may be taken at EFFRA events for documentation and communication purposes. Where reasonably possible, attendees can request not to be photographed or recorded, object to the use of their image, or request not to be individually identified.
Your GDPR rights
Under the GDPR, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Request data portability
- Object to certain processing
- Request restriction of processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
You can also unsubscribe from EFFRA communications at any time.
Data security and retention
EFFRA applies appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including restricted access, secure servers and encrypted connections, regular backups and confidentiality requirements. Personal data is retained only for the periods necessary for the relevant purposes and legal or accounting obligations.
Contact us
For questions about your personal data, to exercise your GDPR rights, or to opt out of communications, please contact:
EFFRA Office
Rue Belliard 40, 1040 Etterbeek, Belgium
Email: info@effra.eu
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority or your local supervisory authority.
For full details, please download the complete EFFRA Privacy Policy and GDPR document.