Privacy Policy of Provisional World Parliament

Last Updated: 28th, June 2026

Effective Date: 28th, June 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Provisional World Parliament website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our site, provisionalworldparliament.com (the «Site»).

As an international parliamentary body, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and transparency. This policy is designed to align with international data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, the ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) .

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Cookie Policy. By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

2. Who We Are

Provisional World Parliament
Email: info@provisionalworldparliament.com

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the Provisional World Parliament is the data controller of your personal data . This means we are responsible for deciding how and why your personal data is processed.

3. What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We collect only the data that is necessary for the purposes described in this policy . The types of personal data we may collect include:

3.1 Data You Provide Directly

Contact Information: Name, email address, and any information you provide when contacting us through forms on our Site.
Commenter Information: When you leave comments on our Site, we collect the name, email address, and website URL you provide (if applicable). This allows us to remember your details for future comments .
Correspondence: Any information you provide when you communicate with us via email or other channels.

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, and platform.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, such as pages visited and actions taken.

3.3 Data We Do Not Collect

We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, or sexual orientation) . We also do not use third-party analytics, marketing, or advertising cookies that track your behavior across websites.

4. How Do We Use Your Personal Data?

We process your personal data for the following purposes :

Purpose	Type of Data	Legal Basis
To operate and manage our Site	Technical data, usage data	Legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning and security of our Site
To respond to your inquiries	Contact information	Legitimate interest in managing our relationship with you
To administer comments	Commenter information	Consent (when you choose to leave a comment)
To communicate with you	Contact information	Legitimate interest or consent (depending on the type of communication)
To comply with legal obligations	Any relevant data	Legal obligation

We process your personal data only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and do not further process it in a manner incompatible with those purposes .

5. What Is Our Legal Basis for Processing?

We rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data :

Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., storing commenter details).
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests (e.g., ensuring the security of our Site).
Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for us to comply with the law.
Public Interest: Where processing is necessary for a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us as an international parliamentary body .

6. How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Data?

We will not keep your personal data for longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected . Retention periods are determined based on:

The activity or service for which the data is being processed .
Any legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements.
The time in which any litigation or investigations might arise from providing a service .

Retention Guidelines

Type of Data	Retention Period
Commenter information	Retained until you request deletion or after a reasonable period of inactivity
Contact requests	Retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for follow-up
Technical data	Retained for security and operational purposes for a reasonable period

Once the purpose for which the personal data was collected is achieved, we will delete or anonymize it .

7. How Do We Protect Your Personal Data?

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction .

These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest where appropriate.
Access controls to ensure only authorized personnel have access to personal data.
Regular security assessments and monitoring.

While we strive to protect your personal data, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data .

8. Do We Share Your Personal Data?

We do not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from your personal data.

We only share personal data with third parties when absolutely necessary and where appropriate safeguards are in place :

Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and providing our services (e.g., hosting providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only process it for specified purposes.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or other legal process .
Protection of Rights: We may disclose your data to protect and defend our rights or the rights of others.

We do not transfer your personal data to third countries (outside your country of residence) unless we have ensured that appropriate safeguards are in place .

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data :

Under the GDPR (EU/UK Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights:

Right to be Informed: To know how we collect and use your data.
Right of Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure («Right to be Forgotten»): To request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: To request that we limit the processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: To request that we transfer your data to another organization.
Right to Object: To object to the processing of your data for certain purposes (including direct marketing).
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: To not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing.

Under the CCPA/CPRA (California Users)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the following rights:

Right to Know: To request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you .
Right to Delete: To request deletion of your personal information .
Right to Opt-Out: To request that we stop selling or sharing your personal information. (Note: We do not sell or share your personal information) .
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights .

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically within 30 days for GDPR requests and 45 days for CCPA requests) .

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies on our Site. For detailed information about the cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

Essential cookies are used for the basic operation of our WordPress site, including authentication and security.
Functional cookies are used to remember your preferences (e.g., commenter details).
We do not use third-party analytics, marketing, or advertising cookies.

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us:

Provisional World Parliament
Email: info@provisionalworldparliament.com

If you are in the EU/UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority .

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The «Last Updated» date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our Site or by direct communication where appropriate .

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.