Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20 Mar 2025

We are committed to respecting your privacy and therefore pay close attention to this matter. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you register for an event or submit a project entry for a prize through our website.

The data controller is BVF Institute, located at Grajska cesta 45, 4260 Bled, e-mail: info@bledwf.com.

What personal data do we collect?

We may collect the following personal data when you fill in application forms on our website:

  • Name and surname

  • E-mail address

  • Telephone number

  • Name of company/organisation (if applicable)

  • Address of company/organisation (if applicable)

  • Project details (if applying for a prize)

  • Any other information you volunteer in the forms

Purpose and legal basis for processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and manage event registrations

  • Processing of prize applications

  • Communication in relation to the event or prize

  • Sending information about the event and related content

  • Compliance with legal obligations: The legal basis for processing your data is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), compliance with contractual obligations (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR) and the legitimate interests of the controller (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).

Retention of personal data

We only retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or in accordance with applicable law.

Transfer of personal data to third parties

We do not pass on your personal data to third parties.

Your rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • The right to access your data

  • The right to rectification of inaccurate data

  • The right to erasure of your data (right to be forgotten)

  • Right to restriction of processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing You can exercise your rights by writing to us at [contact email].

Data security

We are committed to safeguarding the integrity of your personal data. We employ robust technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your user experience. You can find out more about how we use cookies in our Cookie Policy.

Contact

For any questions or requests regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us at info@bledwf.com.

This Privacy Policy will come into effect on 20 March 2025 and may be updated on occasion. We will notify you of any material changes through our website.