Privacy Policy
Sweden-China Trade Council (“SCTC,” “we,” “us,” “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit https://sctc.se
(the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Data You Provide
You may provide personal data when you interact with the site — for example, by contacting us, submitting forms, subscribing to newsletters, registering for events, or otherwise engaging with features.
Examples may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organisation and job title
- Any other contact or profile information you choose to provide
b. Automatically Collected Data
We automatically collect information from your device when you visit our Site, including:
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and operating system
- Interaction and navigation data
- Cookies and similar technologies
2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, understand usage patterns, and support essential site functions. Our cookie categories include:
Technical/Functional Cookies — ensure the website works smoothly and remembers your preferences.
Statistics Cookies — used for analytics to help us optimise the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
Marketing/Tracking Cookies — may be used for profiling and personalised content only with explicit consent.
You will be shown a cookie consent banner when you first visit the Site, where you can select your preferences. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, though blocking certain cookies may affect the Site’s functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use information for purposes such as:
- Providing and improving the Site
- Responding to inquiries or requests
- Sending event invitations and newsletters (with consent)
- Analysing website performance
- Maintaining site security and compliance
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable (e.g., for visitors in the EU), we process personal data based on:
- Your consent
- The need to perform our services
- Our legitimate interests in improving and securing the Site, unless overridden by your rights
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Third-party service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting)
- Legal authorities if required by law
- Successors in the event of organisational changes
6. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you have rights including:
- Access to your data
- Correction or deletion of your data
- Objection or restriction of processing
- Withdrawal of consent
- Data portability
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact information below.
7. Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect personal data but cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted online.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
Sweden-China Trade Council
Box 5501, SE-114 85 Stockholm, SWEDEN
Email: info@sctc.se
Phone: +46 8 22 6888