1. General Provisions
The Regional Project Support Center for the SCO Member States respects users’ right to privacy and takes the necessary measures to protect personal data provided when using the website.
By using the website and providing personal data through project submission forms, contact forms, or other forms, the user confirms that they have read this Privacy Policy.
Personal data is processed in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.

2. Data We Collect
When using the website or contacting the Center, the following data may be processed:
— first name, last name, and patronymic;
— phone number;
— email address;
— company or organization name;
— position;
— country and city;
— information about a project or investment initiative;
— industry and area of activity;
— expected investment amount;
— documents and materials provided by the user;
— content of inquiries and correspondence with the Center;
— technical information automatically transmitted when visiting the website, including IP address, browser and device information, and cookies.
The Center processes only the data necessary to review inquiries, communicate with users, and ensure the proper operation of the website.

3. Purposes of Personal Data Processing
Personal data may be used for:
— reviewing applications and inquiries;
— reviewing submitted projects and initiatives;
— communicating with project initiators, investors, and partners;
— providing project support;
— identifying potential investors and business partners;
— organizing business contacts, meetings, and negotiations;
— facilitating international and inter-organizational cooperation;
— providing information about the Center’s activities;
— responding to user inquiries;
— ensuring the proper and secure operation of the website;
— analyzing website performance and traffic;
— complying with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.

4. Data Processing and Storage
Personal data may be processed with or without the use of automated systems.
The Center may collect, store, organize, update, use, and delete personal data to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes for which it is processed.
Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to review an inquiry, provide project support, or perform other tasks for which the data was provided, unless a different retention period is required by the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Center takes appropriate organizational and technical measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or destruction.

5. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
As part of project review and further cooperation, certain information may be shared with potential investors, partners, experts, relevant organizations, government authorities, and other parties where such disclosure is necessary to process the user’s inquiry and is carried out on a lawful basis.
The Center does not sell users’ personal data or disclose it to third parties for their independent advertising purposes.
Information may also be disclosed where required by the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.

6. International Cooperation
The Center’s activities involve cooperation with foreign investors, companies, partners, and organizations.
Where necessary for project review or international cooperation, information may be transferred to parties located outside the Kyrgyz Republic.
Personal data is transferred where an appropriate legal basis exists and in accordance with the requirements of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.

7. Cookies
The website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper website operation, save user preferences, and collect statistical information about website usage.
Users may restrict or disable cookies in their browser settings. In such cases, certain website features may not function properly.

8. Personal Data Protection
The Center takes reasonable organizational and technical measures to ensure the confidentiality and security of personal data.
Access to personal data is granted only to persons who require such information to perform their duties and work with inquiries, projects, and initiatives.

9. User Rights
Users may contact the Center to obtain information about the processing of their personal data, request its correction or updating, and request the termination of processing or deletion of data where provided for by the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Users may also withdraw previously granted consent to personal data processing in accordance with the procedure established by law.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services
The website may contain links to third-party websites, social networks, messaging services, and other external services.
After accessing a third-party resource, information is processed in accordance with that service’s own rules and privacy policy.
The Center is not responsible for data processing practices on third-party resources.

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy
The Center may amend or supplement this Privacy Policy due to changes in legislation, website functionality, or personal data processing procedures.
The current version of the Privacy Policy is published on this page.

12. Contact Information
For questions regarding the processing and protection of personal data, users may contact the Regional Project Support Center for the SCO Member States using the contact details provided on the Contacts page of the official website.