Privacy Policy – Common Effort Website

Last updated: 11 September 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how 1 German-Netherlands Corps (1GNC), as the organizer of Common Effort events, collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, register for our events, or purchase tickets. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.

2. Data We Collect

When you use our website and event registration forms, we may collect the following data:

Personal identification details (name, rank/position, organization, email address, phone number).
Event registration details (session preferences, dietary requirements, attendance information).
Payment information (processed securely by Wix Payments, not stored by us).
Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information, cookies).

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data only for the following purposes:

To manage event registrations and ticketing.
To process payments through Wix Payments.
To communicate with you regarding event participation, updates, and logistics.
To comply with legal and security obligations.
To improve our website and services.

We will never sell your data to third parties.

4. Data Sharing

Wix.com Ltd. provides our website platform, payment system (Wix Payments), and event management tool (Wix Events). Your data may therefore be processed and stored by Wix in accordance with their Privacy Policy and GDPR compliance standards.
We may share data with trusted partners or service providers strictly for the purpose of organizing and delivering Common Effort events.
Data may also be disclosed if required by law or legal authority in Germany or the EU.

5. Data Storage and Security

All personal data is stored on secure servers provided by Wix, with GDPR-compliant safeguards.
Access to data is restricted to authorized personnel involved in event organization.
We retain your data only as long as necessary for event management, legal, or security requirements.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to access your personal data.
Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) when legally applicable.
Right to restrict or object to processing.
Right to data portability.
Right to lodge a complaint with the German Data Protection Authority (BfDI).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [insert dedicated contact email, e.g. dataprotection@1gnc.org].

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Wix to ensure functionality, security, and performance. You may adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but some features of the site may not function properly.

8. International Data Transfers

As Wix is a global company, your data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA. Wix ensures such transfers are covered by GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us:

1 German-Netherlands Corps (1GNC)
Schlossplatz 15
48149 Münster, Germany
Email: commoneffort@1gnc.nato.int