Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Last updated
17 November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Between Forks e. U. (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Austrian Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG).

By using our website or providing your personal data, you confirm that you understand and accept this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

Between Forks e. U.
Engerthstraße 152, Stiege 4, Top 1
1020 Vienna
Austria
Email: hello@hospitality-leaders-club.com

Owner and CEO
Verónica Sánchez Martín

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process
Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Job title and company information
Messages sent via contact forms or email
Event registration details
Membership information
IP address and browser data
Device type
Website usage data, including cookies and tracking technologies
Payment information handled securely by third-party processors (we do not store card details)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Consent
Contract performance
Legitimate interests of operating and improving our services
Compliance with legal obligations under Austrian and EU law

4. How We Use Personal Data

To operate the Hospitality Leaders Club™ community
To manage event registrations and attendance
To communicate with you
To provide newsletters and updates (only with your consent)
To improve our website and services
To maintain security and protect against fraud
To comply with tax and accounting obligations

We do not sell or misuse your data.

5. Sharing Personal Data

We may share your data with
Email and newsletter service providers
Event management tools
Secure payment processors
IT and website hosting providers within the EU
Legal authorities when legally required

All providers operate under GDPR-compliant agreements.

6. International Transfers

We do not transfer data outside the European Economic Area unless appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are in place.

7. Retention of Data

Membership and event data up to three years
Newsletter data until consent is withdrawn
Financial data according to Austrian tax law retention periods
Data no longer required is deleted or anonymised

8. Your Rights

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority

Austrian Data Protection Authority
Barichgasse 40 to 42
1030 Vienna
Austria
www.dsb.gv.at

To exercise your rights you may contact
hello@hospitality-leaders-club.com

9. Security

We use technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, unauthorised access or misuse.

10. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly process personal data of children under 16.

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

12. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. The latest version is always published on this page.