Privacy Policy

Last updated: 06/05/2025

The European Digital Finance Association ASBL/VZW (“EDFA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at https://europeandigitalfinance.eu (“the Website”), use our services, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Who We Are

  • Name: European Digital Finance Association ASBL/VZW
  • Registered Address: Koning Albert II-laan 4, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
  • VAT Number: BE 0747.637.792
  • Established: 26 May 2020
  • Email:

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identification data: First name, last name, organisation, job title
  • Contact details: Email address, phone number (if provided)
  • Professional information: Company or institution name, sector of activity
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
  • Communication data: Preferences, newsletter subscriptions, form submissions, and feedback
  • Event-related data: Registration details, attendance, and participation in EDFA events or activities

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16.

3. How We Collect Your Data

  • When you fill out forms on our Website (e.g., contact forms, event registration)
  • When you subscribe to our newsletter
  • When you communicate with us via email
  • Through cookies or analytics tools

4. Why We Use Your Data (Legal Bases)

Purpose | Legal Basis 
To respond to your inquiries or requests | Legitimate interest
To manage event participation and registrations | Contractual necessity
To send newsletters and relevant updates | Consent
To maintain our professional network | Legitimate interest
To improve Website functionality and user experience | Legitimate interest (with cookie consent where required)
To comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your data securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures. We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

6. Sharing of Data

We do not sell your data. We may share your data only with:

  • Service providers (e.g., email newsletter platforms, event platforms) under confidentiality agreements
  • Public authorities, when legally required

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:
  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccuracies in your data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority
To exercise these rights, email:

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve Website functionality and user experience. A separate Cookie Policy provides more detail and allows you to manage preferences.

9. International Data Transfers

EDFA does not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If this changes, we will ensure appropriate safeguards.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our Website.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns, contact: European Digital Finance Association Koning Albert II-laan 4, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Email: