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Privacy Policy

LIO – Leaders from the Inside Out

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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how LIO – Leaders from the Inside Out (hereinafter referred to as “LIO”, “the Platform” or “the Service”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in connection with the operation of its platform and ecosystem.

 

LIO is committed to protecting privacy and processing personal data responsibly, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable within the European Union.

 

This Privacy Policy applies to users of the Platform, including representatives of member organisations and visitors of the website.

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2. Data Collected

Depending on how the Platform is used, LIO may collect the following categories of information.

 

Organisation-related information

Information provided by member organisations to create their ecosystem profile may include:

  • organisation name;

  • company registration number or VAT number where applicable;

  • legal structure;

  • registered business address;

  • website or online presence;

  • organisation description;

  • business activities and sectors;

  • products, services, or capabilities offered;

  • areas of interest or collaboration sought;

  • resources, knowledge, opportunities, or support the organisation is willing to share;

  • countries of operation;

  • working languages;

  • logo or other visual materials voluntarily provided.

 

Certain organisation-related information may be displayed within the member ecosystem to allow organisations to discover each other and facilitate professional connections.

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User-related information

Information relating to individuals using the Platform may include:

  • first and last name;

  • professional email address;

  • professional phone number, if provided;

  • role or position within the organisation;

  • member account information and login details;

  • information related to access and use of member features.

 

Connection and networking-related information

To facilitate interactions between members, the Platform may process:

  • connection requests sent or received;

  • the organisation associated with the user;

  • the reason or purpose indicated when requesting a connection;

  • status of connection requests (pending, accepted, declined, or postponed);

  • history of connections and interactions necessary for Platform functionality.

 

Personal contact details are not displayed by default. When a connection request is mutually accepted by both parties, certain contact information, such as professional email addresses, may be shared between the connected users to allow further communication outside the Platform.

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Technical information

Certain technical data necessary for the operation, security, and stability of the Platform may be processed automatically through the technical infrastructure used.

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This may include:

  • IP address;

  • device type;

  • browser type;

  • session information;

  • technical usage-related service data;

  • security-related identifiers.

 

Additional information regarding cookies and similar technologies is available in the Cookie Policy.

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3. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed only for purposes related to the operation and development of the Platform, including:

  • creating and managing organisation profiles;

  • enabling member access and account management;

  • allowing members to discover organisations and potential collaboration opportunities;

  • facilitating connection requests and professional networking between members;

  • managing user permissions and Platform functionality;

  • ensuring security and preventing misuse;

  • improving Platform performance and user experience;

  • sending communications necessary for the operation of the Service;

  • responding to support requests or requests concerning personal data;

  • fulfilling applicable legal and administrative obligations.

 

LIO does not sell, rent, or commercially share personal data.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the context, personal data processing may rely on:

  • the performance of the requested service and membership agreement;

  • legitimate interests related to the operation, security, and improvement of the Platform;

  • user consent where legally required, including certain cookies or optional communications;

  • applicable legal obligations, including accounting and administrative requirements.

 

5. Data Sharing

LIO does not sell, rent, or commercially share personal data.

 

Certain data may be processed by trusted service providers necessary for the operation of the Platform, including providers responsible for:

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  • hosting and technical infrastructure;

  • website and platform management;

  • user authentication and access management;

  • consent management;

  • security services;

  • payment or administrative services where applicable.

 

These providers process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide their services and according to applicable data protection requirements.

 

Within the LIO ecosystem, information is shared between members only according to the functionality of the Platform and the choices made by users. In particular, personal contact details are only shared between members following mutual acceptance of a connection request.

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6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

 

Organisation profiles and user accounts are generally retained for the duration of active membership.

 

When an organisation ends its membership, profile information and personal account data may be deleted or anonymised, unless retention is required for legal, administrative, security, or contractual purposes.

 

Financial and accounting information may be retained for the period required by applicable legal obligations.

 

Certain technical data may be retained according to the retention periods applicable to the relevant service providers.

 

7. User Rights

In accordance with applicable data protection laws, users may request:

  • access to their personal data;

  • correction of inaccurate data;

  • deletion of their personal data where applicable;

  • restriction of processing where applicable;

  • objection to certain processing activities;

  • data portability where applicable.

 

Requests may be sent to:

leadersfromtheinsideout@gmail.com

LIO may request sufficient information to verify the identity of the person making the request.

 

8. Security

LIO implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

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  • unauthorised access;

  • loss;

  • alteration;

  • misuse.

 

These measures include access controls, account protection mechanisms, and the use of trusted technical service providers.

 

As no digital system can guarantee absolute security, a residual level of risk remains inherent in the use of online services.

 

9. Cookies

The Platform may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for its proper functioning and, where applicable, certain technical, functional, or analytical features.

 

Non-essential cookies are only activated where required after obtaining appropriate user consent.

 

Detailed information regarding cookies, service providers, purposes, and retention periods is available in the Cookie Policy.

 

10. Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect technical, functional, operational, or legal developments.

The most recent version published on the Platform shall apply.

 

11. Contact

For any questions regarding personal data processing or this Privacy Policy:

leadersfromtheinsideout@gmail.com

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