Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how SGCM – Société de Gestion et de Consultation Minières (hereinafter “SGCM”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data of users of its website, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).SGCM places particular importance on the protection of privacy and the respect of the fundamental rights of data subjects.

2. Data Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:
‍SGCM – Société de Gestion et de Consultation Minières
Email: privacy@sogecom-mining.com

‍3. Personal Data Collected
SGCM may collect personal data such as identification data, including name and surname, contact details such as email address and telephone number, professional information such as company name and position, browsing data including IP address, browser type and visited pages, as well as any information voluntarily provided through contact forms on the website.SGCM collects only data that is strictly necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.

4. Purposes of Processing
Personal data are processed in order to respond to requests submitted through the website, to communicate with partners, clients or prospects, to ensure the proper functioning and security of the website, to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, and to improve user experience and website content.

5. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data are processed on the basis of one or more of the following legal grounds in accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR: the data subject’s consent, the performance of pre-contractual or contractual measures, compliance with a legal obligation, or SGCM’s legitimate interests, in particular relating to security and service improvement, provided that such interests do not override the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.

6. Recipients of Data
Personal data are accessible only to authorised persons within SGCM and to technical service providers involved in website hosting or maintenance, who are bound by confidentiality obligations. SGCM does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.

7. Transfer of Data Outside the European Union
As a general rule, personal data are processed within the European Union. Should a transfer of data outside the EU occur, SGCM undertakes to implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR, such as standard contractual clauses or transfers to countries recognised as providing an adequate level of protection.

8. Data Retention Period
Personal data are retained only for the period strictly necessary to fulfil the purposes for which they were collected or to comply with applicable legal obligations. Once these periods expire, the data are deleted or anonymised.

9. Data Security
SGCM implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risks presented, in order to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.

10. Rights of Data Subjects
In accordance with the GDPR, data subjects have the right to access their personal data, to request rectification, erasure or restriction of processing, to object to processing, to request data portability, and to withdraw their consent at any time where processing is based on consent.Any request relating to the exercise of these rights may be addressed to privacy@sogecom-mining.com. Data subjects also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, such as the Belgian Data Protection Authority.

11. Cookies
The website may use cookies that are strictly necessary for its operation, as well as analytical or functional cookies where applicable. Users may manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings or via a cookie consent banner.

12. Amendments to the Privacy Policy
SGCM reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time in order to remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations. The most recent version of the Privacy Policy is always available on the website.