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GDPR information

# Privacy Policy {#privacy-policy}

Overview

European Strategy & Future Infrastructure (ESFI) is an Association Internationale Sans But Lucratif (AISBL) registered under Belgian law, enterprise number 1038.599.289, with registered office at Rue Émile Féron 153, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Brussels, Belgium.

Policy

Last updated: September 2026

## Who we are {#who-we-are}

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ESFI is the data controller for personal data processed through this website.

## What data we collect {#what-data-we-collect}

This website does not use tracking cookies, analytics platforms, or advertising technologies.

We collect only the data you provide voluntarily when contacting us — specifically, your name, email address, and the content of your message. This data is used exclusively to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with third parties.

## Server logs {#server-logs}

Our servers automatically record standard access logs for every request: IP address, date and time, the page requested, the browser's user-agent, and the HTTP status code. These logs are used only to keep this website secure and available — to detect abuse, diagnose errors and investigate incidents.

Server logs are kept for up to 14 days and then deleted automatically. They are not used for profiling, analytics or advertising, and are not shared with third parties. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in operating a secure website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

## Legal basis for processing {#legal-basis-for-processing}

The legal basis for processing contact data is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in responding to enquiries directed to ESFI.

## How long we retain your data {#how-long-we-retain-your-data}

Contact data is retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter, not exceeding 24 months.

## Your rights {#your-rights}

Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and port your personal data, and to object to its processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at email.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Autorité de protection des données / Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit): [www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be](https://www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be)

## Changes to this policy {#changes-to-this-policy}

This policy may be updated periodically. The current version is always available at esfi.eu/privacy-policy.

## Contact {#contact}

email

Rue Émile Féron 153, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Brussels, Belgium

T: +32 2 601 0 601

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