Last updated: August 2025
ANIMALIA EXOTICA - Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how SIND Ltd. (registered office: Sofia, Bulgaria, PO Box 1111, 47 Shipchenski Prohod Blvd., hereinafter referred to as “the Organizer”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of individuals registering for and participating in ANIMALIA EXOTICA – a scientific forum and seminar for veterinary professionals and students. We act as the Administrator of the personal data you provide us with.
We may update this Policy periodically, so we encourage you to review it regularly to remain informed about its latest version. By using our website and the services provided through it, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
All inquiries related to this Policy may be sent to: info@animalia-exotica.eu
1. Definitions
Personal data – any information that can directly or indirectly identify a natural person.
Data subject – the natural person whose personal data is being processed.
Processing – any operation or set of operations performed on personal data.
Administrator – the organization that determines the purposes and means of personal data processing.
Third parties/Partners – natural or legal persons that process data on behalf of the Administrator or receive data on a lawful basis.
2. Data we collect
Professional status
Email address
Contact phone number
Organization or educational institution
Participation preferences
3. Purposes of processing
Communicating programme updates and organizational details
Issuing participation certificates
Administrative and accounting purposes
Sending information about similar events (based on consent)
4. Legal basis for processing
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – processing necessary for the performance of a contract
Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – processing necessary for compliance with a legal obligation
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – processing based on explicit consent
5. Data storage
We store your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or for the period agreed between us, in compliance with the requirements and time limits set out in the Accounting Act, tax legislation, and other applicable laws of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Information provided for marketing purposes is retained until you notify us that you no longer wish to receive such communications.
Once the purposes for which your personal data has been processed are fulfilled, it is deleted or securely destroyed.
6. Data sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
We will disclose information to public authorities only when required by law and solely to the extent necessary.
The Commission for Personal Data Protection oversees compliance, and we provide full access to our registers where there is a lawful basis.
7. Your rights
Right to restrict processing
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge a complaint with the Commission for Personal Data Protection (Address: 2 Prof. Tsvetan Lazarov Blvd., Sofia 1592, Bulgaria; Tel.: +359 2 915 35 18, +359 2 915 35 15, +359 2 915 35 19; Fax: +359 2 915 35 25; E-mail: kzld@cpdp.bg ; Website: www.cpdp.bg)
8. Data security
We apply technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, unauthorized access, and other unlawful forms of processing.
9. Use of “Cookies”
Like many other websites, our site also uses “cookies.” These are small data files sent from a specific server to your computer to recognize you during future visits. They collect statistical information about your actions in the browser.
The collected information does not personally identify you – the data is used only in an aggregated form and does not contain personal information. Cookies help us improve the website’s content and functionality and provide you with more personalized experience.
By using our website and its services, you consent to the use of cookies, including those from Google Analytics.
If you do not wish to receive cookies while browsing the website or via HTML-formatted emails, you can block them through your browser settings.
10. Transfer of personal data outside of EU
In certain cases, your personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Union. Some of these countries may not have data protection laws equivalent to those in Bulgaria. By providing your personal data, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing.
Where we transfer personal data outside the EU, we apply appropriate safeguards to ensure its protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We regularly review and update this Policy to ensure lawful and effective protection of your personal data. The latest update was made in August 2025, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).