Personal Data and Cookies Policy
WORLD WATER COUNCIL informs users of the website “https://www.worldwatercouncil.org/” (hereinafter the “Site”) that this Personal Data and Cookies Policy may be modified at any time and without prior notice.
The latest update of the Personal Data and Cookies Policy dates from January the 14th 2026
The current version is available below:
Article 1 – Introduction
The purpose of this policy is to inform users of the website https://www.worldwatercouncil.org/ (hereinafter the “Site”), published by WORLD WATER COUNCIL, about how their personal data is collected, processed, and protected, as well as about the use of cookies.
WORLD WATER COUNCIL undertakes to comply with the obligations arising from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the amended French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés).
The definitions set out in the Legal Notice and Terms of Use also apply to this Personal Data and Cookies Policy.
Article 2 – Data Controller
The data controller is:
WORLD WATER COUNCIL
Espace Gaymard
2-4 place d’Arvieux,
13002 Marseille – France
wwc@worldwatercouncil.org
Article 3 – Data Collected and Purpose of Processing
Personal data may be collected via:
The contact form: https://www.worldwatercouncil.org/contact/
The application form: https://www.worldwatercouncil.org/vacancies/
The data collected is as follows:
Last name
First name
Email address
Message content
Attached file (CV or cover letter)
IP address (for security purposes and anonymized statistics)
This data is used exclusively to:
Respond to user requests
Manage applications
Improve the Site and its features
Secure the Site (spam or abuse detection)
Produce anonymized statistics
The Publisher does not make any automated decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produce legal effects or significantly affect the user.
No banking data, sensitive data, or user account–related data is collected.
Article 4 – Legal Basis for Processing
The data processing carried out by the Publisher is based on:
Consent (contact and application forms)
Legitimate interest (responding to requests, site security)
Article 5 – User Rights
In accordance with applicable personal data regulations, the User has the following rights:
Right of access: the User may exercise their right of access to obtain information about the personal data concerning them by writing to the email address below. In this case, before implementing this right, the Publisher may request proof of identity to verify its accuracy;
Right to rectification: if the data held by the Publisher is inaccurate, the User may request that it be updated;
Right to erasure: the User may request the deletion of their personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws;
Right to restriction of processing: the User may request that the Publisher restrict the processing of their personal data in accordance with the conditions provided for by the GDPR;
Right to object: the User may object to the processing of their data in accordance with the conditions provided for by the GDPR;
Right to data portability: the User may request that the Publisher provide the personal data they have supplied in order to transmit it to a new controller.
The User may exercise these rights by contacting the Publisher’s Data Protection Officer (DPO):
By post: WORLD WATER COUNCIL, Espace Gaymard, 2-4 place d’Arvieux, 13002 Marseille – France
By email: wwc@worldwatercouncil.org
Any request must be accompanied by a copy of a valid, signed identity document and must specify the address at which the Publisher may contact the User.
A response will be sent within one (1) month of receipt of the request. This period may be extended by two (2) months in the event of complexity or a large number of requests.
For more information, Users are invited to consult the CNIL website: https://www.cnil.fr/.
Users may also lodge a complaint with the CNIL via https://www.cnil.fr/.
It is recommended to contact the Publisher first in order to resolve any issue.
Article 6 – Data Retention Periods
| Type of data | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Contact form data | Up to 12 months after the last exchange |
| Application data | Up to 2 years after the last contact (unless objection) |
| Cookies | Maximum of 13 months |
Article 7 – Data Recipients
The data is accessible exclusively to authorized persons of the Publisher and is never resold.
Certain technical service providers may have access to the data as part of site maintenance, such as the hosting provider or the cookie management provider: CookiesYes.
CookiesYes is a platform based in the United Kingdom and uses AWS servers that may be located outside the European Union (outside the EEA). This means that data (for example, the masked IP address used for consent) may be transferred to third countries that may not offer a level of protection equivalent to that of the EU.
However, CookiesYes guarantees that:
such transfers are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses recognized by the European Commission or the ICO; or
the recipient countries ensure an adequate level of protection; or
another GDPR-compliant legal mechanism is in place.
The Publisher ensures that CookiesYes complies with these guarantees before any processing involving transfers outside the EU.
Article 8 – Security
The Publisher undertakes to implement all necessary technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or unauthorized access.
Article 9 – Cookies
9.1 Definition
A cookie is a text file placed on your device when you browse a website. It is used in particular to store browsing information.
More information: www.cnil.fr/fr/cookies-traceurs-que-dit-la-loi
Technical or functional cookies
Some cookies ensure the proper functioning of certain parts of the Site and take user preferences into account. By placing functional cookies, the Publisher aims to facilitate the visit to the Site. The Publisher may place these cookies without the User’s consent.
Analytical cookies
The Publisher uses analytical cookies to optimize the user experience on the Site. These cookies provide information on how the Site is used.
The Publisher requests the User’s consent before placing analytical cookies.
Social media buttons
The Publisher may include buttons on the Site that allow social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram to promote web pages (e.g., “Like”, “Save”) or share content on social networks. These buttons work using code provided by Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram themselves, which places cookies. These social media buttons may also store and process certain information in order to show personalized advertising.
Users are invited to read the privacy statements of these social networks (which may be updated regularly) to learn how they process (personal) data using these cookies. The data collected is anonymized as much as possible. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram are based in the United States.
9.2 Consent
During the first visit, a consent banner (CookiesYes) allows you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. This choice is stored for a maximum period of 13 months.
9.3 Cookies Used
Like most online services, the Site uses technical and third-party cookies for various purposes (analytics or social media).
Technical cookies are mainly necessary for the proper functioning of the Site and do not collect any personally identifiable data.
Third-party cookies used on the Site mainly help to understand how the Site works, how Users interact with it, ensure the security of Site services, and generally provide a better user experience and improve the Site.
| Type of cookie | Purpose | Retention period |
|---|---|---|
| Technical cookies | Site operation | Session |
| Analytical cookies | Navigation statistics (anonymous) | 13 months |
| CookiesYes | Storage of user consent | 6 to 12 months |
9.4 Cookie Management
Users can change their cookie preferences at any time via:
the “Manage cookies” or “Consent preferences” link (at the bottom of the site – CookiesYes page);
their browser settings.
Users may specify that certain cookies cannot be placed. Another option is to configure browser settings to receive a notification each time a cookie is placed. For more information, please refer to the Help section of your browser.
Please note that the Site may not function properly if all cookies are disabled. If you delete cookies from your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you revisit the Site.
CNIL guide: https://www.cnil.fr/fr/cookies-les-outils-pour-les-maitriser