Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect information entrusted to the Institute
Information We Collect
The Eastern European Institute for Trade collects information that you voluntarily provide when engaging with our platform, including organizational details submitted through onboarding forms, contact information provided via inquiry forms, and professional credentials shared during partnership applications. We also collect standard technical data such as browser type, device information, and anonymized usage analytics to improve platform performance. We do not collect personal data beyond what is necessary for institutional engagement and service delivery.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected is used exclusively for institutional purposes: processing partnership and engagement requests, delivering trade facilitation services, conducting compliance and due diligence procedures as required by international trade regulations, communicating relevant institutional updates and briefings, and improving platform functionality. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. All data processing is conducted in accordance with applicable U.S. federal privacy regulations and, where relevant, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect information transmitted through our platform. This includes TLS encryption for all data in transit, encrypted storage for sensitive documents, role-based access controls for internal systems, and regular security audits. Our Helios Protocol infrastructure provides blockchain-anchored audit trails for compliance-critical data, ensuring immutable provenance records. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we are committed to maintaining the highest practicable standards of data protection.
International Data Transfers
As an institution facilitating cross-border trade between the United States and Eastern European nations, certain data may be transferred across international boundaries. Such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection frameworks, including EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework provisions where applicable. We ensure that any international data transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards and contractual protections.
Compliance and Regulatory Obligations
EEIT operates within a regulated trade facilitation environment. Certain information may be processed to fulfill legal obligations including Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening, sanctions compliance checks, and regulatory reporting requirements. Such processing is conducted on the legal basis of legitimate institutional interest and legal obligation. All compliance procedures are documented through our ARCS (Adaptive Regulatory Compliance System) framework.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, the right to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based, and the right to lodge complaints with relevant supervisory authorities. To exercise any of these rights, please submit a request through our Contact page. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
Cookies and Analytics
Our platform uses essential cookies required for basic functionality and anonymized analytics to understand aggregate usage patterns. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels. Analytics data is processed in aggregate form and cannot be used to identify individual users. You may configure your browser to reject non-essential cookies without affecting core platform functionality.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through the platform. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For questions regarding this privacy policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us through our Contact page. The Eastern European Institute for Trade is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States.