Privacy policy

Last Updated: 16-April-2026

  1. Introduction

Welcome to blcc.org.lb (“we,” “us,” “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

  1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

  • Name: British Lebanese Chamber of Commerce
  • Email: info@blcc.org.lb
  • Phone: +961 70 119 097
  1. Types of Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Your name, username, or other similar identifiers.
  • Contact Data: Your email address, telephone number, or billing address.
  • Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, location, and operating system.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including the pages you visit and the time spent on each page.
  • Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications from us.
  1. The Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We will only process your personal data when we have a legal basis to do so under the GDPR. Our legal bases include:

  • Consent: You have given us clear consent to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
  • Contractual Necessity: The processing is necessary to fulfill a contract you have with us (e.g., to process a payment for a product).
  • Legal Obligation: The processing is necessary for us to comply with a legal requirement.
  • Legitimate Interests: The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) as long as your fundamental rights do not override those interests. This includes improving our services and detecting fraud.
  1. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services.
  • To manage your account and provide customer support.
  • To send you marketing and promotional communications, where you have consented to this.
  • To analyze and improve our website, products, and services.
  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.
  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with third parties, including:

  • Service providers: Such as hosting providers, payment processors, and analytics services.
  • Legal authorities: If required by law or a court order.
  • Business partners: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We ensure that all third parties respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.

  1. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If we do this, we will ensure that your data is treated securely and is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

  1. Data Retention

We will only keep your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it. This includes any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

  1. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase your data (the “right to be forgotten”).
  • Restrict the processing of your data.
  • Object to the processing of your data.
  • Request data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 2.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.