Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how the North Atlantic Policy Forum ("NAPF") collects, uses, and protects the personal data you provide when using the NAPF website.

Last Updated: 1 December 2025

Data Collection

What Data Does NAPF Collect?

NAPF may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any policy interests or related voluntary information you provide through membership forms.

How Does NAPF Collect Your Data?

NAPF collects your data when you voluntarily complete the online membership form or when you contact the organization directly.

Legal Basis for Processing

NAPF processes your data with your explicit consent, which you provide when submitting the membership form. You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing privacy@napforum.org.

How Does NAPF Use Your Data?

NAPF uses your data to maintain a membership list and to share updates about NAPF events, publications, and community opportunities.

How Does NAPF Store Your Data?

NAPF stores your data securely using Google Drive, a cloud-based platform compliant with international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR. Access is restricted to authorized NAPF personnel through encrypted, password-protected accounts with two-factor authentication. NAPF retains your data for as long as you remain an active member, or for up to ten years after your last contact unless you request earlier deletion. Upon expiry or request, your data is deleted by removing it from Google Drive, clearing associated trash folders, and permanently deleting it from shared and backup areas. You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data at any time by contacting privacy@napforum.org. Some data may be processed outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States. In such cases, NAPF relies on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate data protection.

What Data Does NAPF Collect?

NAPF may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any policy interests or related voluntary information you provide through membership forms.

How Does NAPF Collect Your Data?

NAPF collects your data when you voluntarily complete the online membership form or when you contact the organization directly.

Legal Basis for Processing

NAPF processes your data with your explicit consent, which you provide when submitting the membership form. You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing privacy@napforum.org.

How Does NAPF Use Your Data?

NAPF uses your data to maintain a membership list and to share updates about NAPF events, publications, and community opportunities.

How Does NAPF Store Your Data?

NAPF stores your data securely using Google Drive, a cloud-based platform compliant with international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR. Access is restricted to authorized NAPF personnel through encrypted, password-protected accounts with two-factor authentication. NAPF retains your data for as long as you remain an active member, or for up to ten years after your last contact unless you request earlier deletion. Upon expiry or request, your data is deleted by removing it from Google Drive, clearing associated trash folders, and permanently deleting it from shared and backup areas. You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data at any time by contacting privacy@napforum.org. Some data may be processed outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States. In such cases, NAPF relies on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate data protection.

Marketing

NAPF may send you information about our services that we believe may interest you. NAPF will only send marketing communications to users who have explicitly opted in (e.g., by checking a box on our membership form).
You can opt out of receiving market emails at any time by contacting:

privacy@napforum.org

Your Data Protection Rights

Your Data Protection Rights

The North Atlantic Policy Forum would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

The Right to Access

You have the right to request the North Atlantic Policy Forum for copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.

The Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that the North Atlantic Policy Forum correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request the North Atlantic Policy Forum to complete the information you believe is incomplete.

The Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that the North Atlantic Policy Forum erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

The Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that the North Atlantic Policy Forum restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The Right to Object to Processing

You have the right to object to the North Atlantic Policy Forum’s processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request that the North Atlantic Policy Forum transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise any of these rights, contact us by Email, or Phone:

+32 (0)471 583 417

NAPF has one month to respond to any such request

NAPF has one month to respond to any such request

Cookies

Cookies

What are Cookies?

Cookies are text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log and visitor behavior information. When you visit the NAPF website, NAPF may automatically collect information through cookies.

NAPF uses cookies via Google to improve your experience, deliver services and analyze traffic. Data about your site usage may be shared with Google. See Google’s Cookie Policy for more. 

How do we use Cookies?

The North Atlantic Policy Forum uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:

  • Understand how visitors use the NAPF website

  • Deliver services

  • Analyze web traffic

What type of Cookies does NAPF use?

For more details, please refer to Google’s Cookie Policy

How can I manage my Cookies?

You can set your browser to not accept cookies. Instructions can be found via your browser's help section. Note: Some site features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

External Links

The NAPF website may contain links to other sites.
This privacy policy only applies to our website (www.napforum.org). Please review third-party privacy policies separately.

Updates to This Policy

NAPF regularly reviews and update this policy. All changes will be posted on this page.

Supervisor Authorities

Supervisor Authorities

If you wish to file a complaint or feel that NAPF has not addressed your concerns in a satisfactory manner, contact either of these two authorities:

Belgian Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit)

Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

European Data Protection Supervisor

+32 2 283 19 00

+32 2 283 19 00

Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels, Belgium

Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels, Belgium

Disclaimer

NAPF strives to maintain accurate, updated content. However, NAPF make no guarantees regarding completeness or correctness. External links are provided for reference only; NAPF is not responsible for their content.

Copyright

Unless stated otherwise, all content on this website is © North Atlantic Policy Forum.
Reproduction or distribution is prohibited without prior written permission.

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© 2025 North Atlantic Policy Forum. All rights reserved.

Follow NAPF for updates, publications, and events.
Questions or proposals? Reach out anytime.

Contact Info

info@napforum.org

+32 (0) 471 583 417

© 2025 North Atlantic Policy Forum.
All rights reserved.

Follow NAPF for updates, publications, and events.
Questions or proposals? Reach out anytime.

Contact Info

info@napforum.org

+32 (0) 471 583 417

© 2025 North Atlantic Policy Forum. All rights reserved.