IDENTIFYING DATA
In compliance with the information duty established in Article 10 of Law 34/2002, of July 11, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce, the following information is provided:
The company that owns this website is the "American Chamber of Commerce in Spain" (hereinafter “AmChamSpain”), with its registered office at Plaza Francesc Macià 5, 1º-1ª, 08021 Barcelona, with CIF number: V-08488835, registered in Group 1, Section 1, Number 2027 of the Register of Associations. Contact email: amcham@amchamspain.com.
The information contained on www.amchamspain.com constitutes an information service about the various services offered by AmChamSpain to all its members, which includes defending and representing the interests of U.S. companies in Spain and Spanish companies in the U.S., enhancing their external image, facilitating trade flow between the described companies, and, notably, providing a meeting place through various social, political, and educational events.
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS OF USE
Accessing the website www.amchamspain.com requires acceptance of the terms of use, its policy, and legal notice that are in force at the time without prior notice. Simply browsing or using the platform constitutes unequivocal acceptance of these terms.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The source code, graphic designs, images, photographs, animations, software, texts, as well as the information and content on www.amchamspain.com are protected by Spanish legislation on intellectual and industrial property rights in favor of AmChamSpain. Total or partial reproduction of this website, its computer processing, public communication, distribution, dissemination, modification, transformation, or decompilation is not permitted without prior written consent from the owner, AmChamSpain, in accordance with Articles 8 and 32, second paragraph, of the Intellectual Property Law.
Users are only permitted to use the material on this website for personal and private use. Commercial use or any unlawful activity involving the website’s content is strictly prohibited. All intellectual property rights are expressly reserved by AmChamSpain.
AmChamSpain will ensure compliance with these conditions and the proper use of the content presented on its portal, exercising all civil and criminal actions available in the event of infringement or violation of these rights by the user.
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION
Access to or use of the website does not imply the collection of the user's personal data by AmChamSpain. However, if AmChamSpain requests personal data, the user’s consent will be properly obtained, and they will be informed in accordance with the European Regulation and Spanish Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, on the Protection of Personal Data (through contact forms or service requests, membership registration).
Personal data collected in the information request forms of AmChamSpain will be processed and incorporated into the relevant files, which are owned by AmChamSpain.
The collection and processing of personal data aim to maintain the contractual relationship that may be established with AmChamSpain, as well as the management, administration, information, provision, and improvement of the services that the member decides to contract, such as events and activities.
In addition to the promoted services, strictly business-related data of the companies and their contact representatives may be exchanged with other members and third-party companies to strengthen relationships between members and third-party Spanish companies (always with the prior consent of the affected parties).
Company representatives and third-party companies will be included in the database to receive communications about events and content of interest, including legislation and related topics.
AmChamSpain has implemented the necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure data security and prevent unauthorized alteration, loss, processing, or access, considering the state of technology, the nature of the stored data, and the risks to which they are exposed (whether from human action or physical or natural causes). Technical and organizational measures aim to achieve the basic security objectives, including:
Confidentiality – Limiting access to information to unauthorized persons.
Integrity – Ensuring reliable and high-quality information.
Availability – Guaranteeing access to the information system when requested by an authorized user.
AmChamSpain assumes no responsibility for the falsity of the information provided and does not waive any actions that may arise from such an action.
Currently, no data transfers are carried out, except when a member or interested party registers for organized events, in which case their data may be shared with the event organizers. Any other potential data transfer will be supported by legal obligations or explicit consent.
COOKIES
Cookies are small files that our computer transmits to yours, but they do not provide us with information about your name or any other personal data. The use of cookies on the website www.amchamspain.com is solely for operational, security, and statistical purposes. The cookies we use cannot read data from your computer or other cookies stored on your computer from other websites.
You can configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is being received. If you decide to block cookies, you will still be able to access the information on www.amchamspain.com. (Details about cookies can be found in the Cookie Policy).
RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND TRANSPARENCY
Purpose of Processing: Management of the Chamber's activity and events, as well as the sending of communications to members and their representatives, and third parties interested in the activities we organize and those listed on the website (membership registration, events, conferences, newsletters).
Legal Basis: Through two methods: explicit or unequivocal consent when signing contracts or through acceptance of legal terms on our website.
Recipients: Data will not be transferred to third parties except in cases of legal obligation or necessary transfers to fulfill the contract. Emails are sent via Mailchimp.
Rights: Members or interested parties can exercise their right of access, rectification, opposition, or deletion at the address indicated in the information or through the website. They may also request data portability, restriction of processing, or opposition to specific processing. The user has the right to withdraw consent at any time. Users also have the right to contact the Spanish Data Protection Agency or another competent authority to defend their interests.
Source: The data is obtained from the data subject.
Retention: Data will be retained while there is mutual interest, whether through the contract or consent.
International Transfers: Currently, no international data transfers are carried out.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: INFORMATION CHANNELS:
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
AmChamSpain is not responsible for any potential damages or losses that may arise from the use of the content on the website, which will be the sole responsibility of the user accessing it.
Similarly, AmChamSpain is not liable for: Damages caused by the use of an outdated or defective browser version, interruptions during data transmission, computer viruses, malfunctions or disconnections in the telecommunication system, or system overloads. Damage caused by unauthorized third-party intrusions.
The AmChamSpain website contains links to other websites that may be of interest to users. However, AmChamSpain is not responsible for these links and cannot guarantee compliance with privacy policies. Users access these websites under their own responsibility and the terms of use established by those sites.
AmChamSpain is not responsible for any violations of applicable regulations committed by users when accessing or using the information on www.amchamspain.com.
AmChamSpain reserves the right to deny or interrupt access to restricted content at any time and without prior notice if any of the above circumstances occur.
LINKS
Any type of hyperlink, deep link, framing, or virtual connection from another website to AmChamSpain’s website must be requested and authorized in writing beforehand. If no such authorization is granted, links must be directed to the homepage.
Links to third-party websites are for informational purposes only, providing users with access to other sources of information that may be of interest.
AmChamSpain periodically reviews the content of these links but cannot guarantee their accuracy at all times. If you find content on these linked websites that violates legal, moral, or public order standards, please notify us at amcham@amchamspain.com.
AmChamSpain also uses social media to promote its events and services. Participation on these platforms is subject to the terms and conditions established by the social media platform itself.
Any request for service implies acceptance of the terms outlined in the legal notice and privacy policy.
RESPONSIBILITY
The user is solely responsible for the use of the services, content, links, and hypertext included on www.amchamspain.com.
PRIVACY POLICY
The personal data collected through the various forms on the website are subject to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
AmChamSpain reserves the right to modify and update the information on its website or its configuration and presentation at any time and without prior notice.
AmChamSpain also reserves the right to temporarily suspend access to the website for maintenance, repair, or improvements without prior notice.
AmChamSpain may add or remove information from the website at its sole discretion.
APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION
Any disputes arising from the interpretation, execution, or breach of these terms of use will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Barcelona, and users expressly waive their own jurisdiction, regardless of where the dispute arises.
These terms will be governed, in all cases, by Spanish law.
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