PRIVACY AND COOKIES POLICY
Last updated: 01/02/2026
  1. Introduction
This website is operated by the Secretariat acting on behalf of participating national entities of the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance.
The Global Council does not constitute a separate legal entity. Personal data is processed by the Secretariat and the relevant participating national entity in accordance with this Policy.
This website is intended for individuals and organizations operating in countries participating in BRICS, BRICS partner states, or states formally engaged in BRICS-related cooperation initiatives.
The website is not directed to individuals located in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or the United States. If you access this website from such jurisdictions, you do so on your own initiative.

2.Data Controller
Upon completion of its registration, the Russian national entity:
Association for the Promotion of Professional Activities of Entrepreneurs "Alliance of Entrepreneurs"
Contact email: contact@brics-alliance.com
acts as the Data Controller for personal data collected through this website.
Until formal registration is completed, data processing is carried out by the Secretariat acting in coordination with participating national entities.

3.Categories of Personal Data Collected
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Position or title
  • Organization or company name
  • Country
  • Information voluntarily provided through contact forms
  • Technical information necessary for website functionality, including IP address and browser type
We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data.

4.Purposes of Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
  • Responding to inquiries
  • Providing information about the Alliance
  • Assessing interest in participation
  • Coordinating cooperation activities
  • Ensuring website functionality and security

5.Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is based on:
  • Your voluntary submission of information
  • Legitimate interest in facilitating international business cooperation
  • Compliance with applicable legal requirements

6.Data Storage and Location
Personal data is stored and technically administered on servers located in the Russian Federation.
Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel of the Russian national entity.

7.Data Sharing
Personal data may be shared with participating national entities of the Alliance upon request and solely for purposes consistent with cooperation activities.
Personal data is not sold and is not used for commercial marketing.

8.International Aspects
Due to the international nature of the Alliance, personal data may be shared across participating jurisdictions strictly for coordination purposes and in accordance with this Policy.

9.Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations.

10.Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request:
  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data
  • Restriction of processing
Requests may be submitted to: contact@brics-alliance.com

11.Cookies
This website uses strictly necessary cookies required for its proper functioning and security.
These cookies do not collect information for marketing or analytics purposes.
You may configure your browser to block cookies. However, doing so may affect certain website functionalities.

12.Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

13.Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Updated versions will be published on this website with a revised date.

14.Contact Information
For questions regarding this Policy or data processing, please contact:
contact@brics-alliance.com