Privacy Policy

We process personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act BES (Wbp BES), which applies within the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba). This law regulates the processing of personal data and protects your privacy.

The Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) is responsible for processing personal data collected through this website. KPCN remains the controller of all information provided by visitors, guests, participants, or other stakeholders through this website, including through forms, emails, or registration systems.

The website www.bqcybercon.com is developed and hosted by Wix.com. Wix stores data on secure servers (possibly located outside the Caribbean Netherlands) and complies with international privacy and security standards. Wix acts as a data processor on behalf of KPCN. See Wix's Privacy Policy for more information.

We only collect data that is necessary for:

• Register for our convention or related events

• Contact forms or requests for information

• Newsletter registration (with explicit consent)

• Analysis of website usage (anonymized)

Examples of data:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Organization or function

• Your message or preferences regarding communication

No sensitive personal data such as BSN or identity documents are collected.

Data processing takes place on the basis of:

• Your consent

• The need to perform a service (such as event participation)

• KPCN's legitimate interest in the safe and correct functioning of the website and services.

The data of participants and invitees—as listed on the guest list—may be retained for a longer period to maintain contact and send invitations to future editions of the .BQ Cybersecurity Convention or similar events. We naturally respect your right to unsubscribe or object to further communications at any time.

Your personal data will only be shared with:

• Service providers working on behalf of KPCN (such as Wix)

• Government agencies where required by law

• Never with commercial third parties without your permission

Our website uses:

• Functional cookies to ensure the website functions properly

• Anonymized analytical cookies for statistics (via Wix Analytics)

No tracking cookies or third-party advertising platforms are used.

KPCN and Wix take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted communication (SSL)

• Secure access to data

• Access restriction for authorized persons

Under the Personal Data Protection Act BES you are entitled to:

• Access to your personal data

• Correction or deletion of data

• Objecting to processing

• Withdrawal of previously given consent

For this, please contact us at info@bqcybercon.com.

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy. The most current version is always available on our website. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through our website.