Privacy Policy, HBN (Help Business Network)

Introduction

This policy transparently explains how HBN (Help Business Network) collects, uses, protects, and shares personal data of its members, guests, partners, and exhibitors.

The confidentiality of your information is at the heart of our commitments: each piece of data is used in a strictly professional and secure framework, in service of network development and business exchanges.

Data Controller

Help Business Network (HBN)

www.hbnetwork.pro

contact@hbnetwork.pro

HBN acts as data controller for all data collected in the context of its professional networking, event organization, and community management activities.

Data Collected

HBN only collects information necessary for network management, facilitating networking, and continuously improving its services.

Data provided directly by users:

Name, first name, position, and company.
Professional email and phone number.
Business sector, company description, city.
Professional photo, logo, video, brochure, pins, flyers, banner, or brand visual.
Billing information (if applicable).
Data related to registration and participation in HBN events.

Data collected automatically:

IP address, device type, and browser used
Website browsing data and event participation statistics

Processing Purposes

Data is processed for the purpose of:

Managing registrations, memberships, and access to HBN activities.
Facilitating professional connections and business exchanges.
Organizing network events, workshops, trade shows, and meetings.
Disseminating communications related to network life and collaboration opportunities.
Encouraging professional development and cooperation among members.
Ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of HBN digital platforms.

Data Sharing and Dissemination

a. Between members, guests, and exhibitors

In the context of its main mission (business networking), HBN may share certain information (name, position, company, business sector, professional email and phone) with:

HBN network members,
Guests, exhibitors, and participants of the same event,
Members and external participants, for strictly professional purposes.

By joining the network or registering for an event, the participant expressly consents to the sharing of their professional information for these purposes.

b. Service providers and partners

HBN collaborates with service providers for hosting, ticketing, communication, or technical event management. These partners are subject to strict contractual commitments guaranteeing data confidentiality and security.

c. External dissemination

No personal data is sold or transferred to non-partner third parties without the prior and explicit consent of the concerned individuals.

Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is based on:

Consent expressed during registration or participation in an HBN activity.
Contractual execution related to membership or participation in an event.
HBN's legitimate interest in fostering networking and professional cooperation.

Retention Period

Personal information is retained:

For the duration of membership or contractual relationship with HBN,
And up to 3 years after the last interaction (participation, contact, or unsubscription).

Data Security

HBN applies high security standards to ensure data protection:

Hosting on secure servers,
Encrypted transmission (HTTPS/SSL protocol),
Restricted and controlled data access,
Regular backups and periodic security audits.

Your Rights

In accordance with Moroccan law n°09-08 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), each user has rights regarding their data:

Right of access, rectification, and deletion,
Right to object to processing,
Right to data portability,
Right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, you can contact us at:

contact@hbnetwork.pro

or by mail to HBN headquarters address.

Cookies

The website www.hbnetwork.pro uses cookies to:

Measure site traffic and performance,
Simplify login and access to member areas,
Improve browsing experience.

You can manage or disable cookies directly from your browser settings.

Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be adapted at any time to comply with legal, technical, or organizational changes. The most recent version will always be published on our website, accompanied by its update date.

Contact

For any questions regarding personal data protection or this policy:

contact@hbnetwork.pro