Autonomy ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with applicable data-protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French data-protection regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit this site, register for the European AV Summit 2027, or interact with our services.
01 Who We Are
Autonomy
10 rue de Penthièvre
75008 Paris, France
Email: [email protected]
We operate media, events, and mobility-industry platforms, including the European AV Summit and related services.
02 What Personal Data We Collect
A. Data you provide directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Job title and organisation
- Billing details (when purchasing tickets)
- Registration details for the event
- 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
C. Data from third parties
- Payment processors (for ticket purchases)
- Event partners or sponsors (only when you consent)
03 How We Use Your Personal Data
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
Legal basis for processing
We rely on your consent (newsletter sign-ups), contractual necessity (ticket purchases), legitimate interests (analytics, service improvement), and legal obligations (record-keeping, invoicing).
04 How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Payment processors
- Email and newsletter platforms
- Event registration systems
- Web hosting and analytics tools
- Event partners and sponsors — only when you opt in
- Legal authorities — where required by law or to protect our rights
05 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, and GDPR-compliant security measures.
06 How Long We Keep Your Data
- 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)
07 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 [email protected]. If you believe your rights are infringed, you may contact CNIL (France's Data Protection Authority).
08 Cookies and Tracking
This site uses cookies to ensure functionality, analyse traffic, improve user experience, and support marketing. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
09 Security Measures
We implement technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including encryption, secure hosting, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no online system is 100% secure, and users should exercise care when submitting personal data.
10 Third-Party Links
This 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 updated date at the top.
12 Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Autonomy
Email: [email protected]
Address: 10 rue de Penthièvre, 75008 Paris, France