Privacy Policy
Introduction
The MBSE Forum is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.
Data We Collect
We may collect personal data such as your name, email address, or other information you provide when you contact us via email (info@mbseforum.se) or through future contact forms on our website.
Newsletter Subscriptions
When you subscribe to our newsletter via the form on the Contact page, we collect your first name, last name, and email address. This data is stored securely in a local CSV file and used only to send you MBSE Forum updates, event invitations, and relevant content. You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us.
Anonymous Download Tracking
We anonymously track downloads of our publications (such as the white paper) for internal analytics only. For each download, we log:
- Timestamp
- Anonymized IP address (last two octets replaced with
xxx.xxx) - Browser type (User Agent, truncated)
- Referral page (if available)
No personal identification is possible. This data is stored in a secure, internal log file and is used solely to measure interest in our content. It is never shared with third parties.
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used solely to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Send newsletter updates (if subscribed)
- Improve our content and events based on anonymous usage patterns
We do not share your data with third parties unless required by law.
Data Storage & Security
All data is stored on secure servers.
- Email subscriptions are saved in an encrypted CSV file.
- Download logs are anonymized and access-restricted.
- We retain data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@mbseforum.se.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us at info@mbseforum.se.
Last updated: November 12, 2025