1.Who We Are
Autonomy
10 rue de Penthièvre
75008 Paris, France
Email: contact@autonomy.paris
We operate media, events, and mobility-industry platforms, including the European AV Summit and related services.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
A. Data You Provide Directly
Name
Email address
Phone number
Job title and organisation
Billing details (when purchasing event tickets)
Registration details for events
Newsletter subscription information
Messages sent via contact forms
B. Data Collected Automatically
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages viewed and time spent
Cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookie section)
C. Data From Third Parties
Payment processors (for ticket purchases)
Event partners or sponsors (only when you consent)
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
To Provide and Improve Our Services
- Processing event registrations
- Delivering digital content and newsletters
- Managing ticket payments and confirmations
- Responding to enquiries
For Marketing and Communications
- Sending newsletters you subscribed to
- Sharing event updates, industry insights, and promotional offers
- Personalising content or recommendations
For Analytics and Site Performance
- Monitoring site usage
- Improving user experience
- Enhancing security
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on:
- Your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-ups)
- Contractual necessity (ticket purchases, event access)
- Legitimate interests (analytics, service improvement, B2B outreach)
- Legal obligations (record-keeping, invoicing)
5. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may be located outside the EU/EEA.
In such cases, we ensure compliance using:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions
- GDPR-compliant security measures
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Event-related data: up to 3 years
- Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: typically 12–24 months
- Financial data (invoices): 10 years (legal requirement in France)
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing (including marketing)
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
contact@autonomy.paris
If you believe your rights are infringed, you may contact CNIL (France’s Data Protection Authority).
9. Security Measures
We implement technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including:
- Encryption
- Secure hosting
- Access controls
- Regular security reviews
However, no online system is 100% secure, and users should exercise care when submitting personal data.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We encourage you to review their policies independently.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date at the top.
12. Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Autonomy
Email: contact@autonomy.paris
Address: 10 rue de Penthièvre, 75008 Paris, France
