For Grupo Heroica, it is important to ensure that the processing of personal data complies with applicable regulations, for the established purposes, and with appropriate security and confidentiality. In all cases, data collection will be carried out with the data subject’s authorization, and the processing of their data will be subject to the provisions of the law and these policies.
The data provided will be subject to authorized processing, granted in advance, expressly, and with full knowledge by the data subject. Grupo Heroica will request the data subject’s authorization to collect and process their data, specifying the purpose and use for which the collected data and information will be used.
Visiting, accessing, or using the following websites constitutes prior, express, and informed authorization for the storage, collection, and processing of the information provided, in accordance with this data processing policy.
Grupo Heroica will also collect your personal data when you visit its facilities or use any of our services, whether in coworking areas, when connecting to our Wi-Fi, when accessing the website coworkcartagena.com, when downloading an application, when making a reservation or requesting a quote, when entering into a contract, or when purchasing a product or service. This collection will always be carried out with your express authorization, which will be understood to be granted when you visit our website or enter your personal information through the available functions, regardless of the specific purpose.
Furthermore, the use of the Wi-Fi network in convention centers, restaurants, or coworking areas, as well as access to our facilities, constitutes prior, express, and informed authorization for the storage, collection, and processing of information related to such use.
In the entrance areas of facilities operated by Grupo Heroica, which are monitored by video surveillance, visitors are informed through distinctive signs. Entry to these areas is considered authorization for the collection and processing of data derived from said monitoring. In cases where audio recordings are made, the data subjects will also be duly informed.
At all times, data collection will be limited solely to personal data relevant and appropriate for the intended purpose. Authorization may be given through technical means that facilitate automated authorization by the data subject, when expressed in writing, orally, or through the data subject’s unambiguous conduct that reasonably allows the conclusion that authorization was granted. Silence cannot be considered unambiguous conduct, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 of Decree 1377 of 2013.
At Grupo Heroica, we use the information you provide to carry out our activities and maintain business relationships, always in accordance with this policy. This allows us to establish direct and effective communication with you and other clients, exhibitors, visitors, or users, facilitating reservations, quotes, contracts, and agreements, as well as the provision of services related to events, venues, food, beverages, or any other service we offer.
The specific purposes for using your information include:
By providing us with your information, you expressly authorize its sharing, processing, transmission, transfer, updating, or deletion as established in this policy. We assume that the data you provide is true, accurate, and complete; however, you may withdraw it at any time if you believe it may affect your interests or those of third parties.
When you access our websites (grupoheroica.com, cccartagena.com, valledelpacifico.co, mareacartagena.com, or coworkcartagena.com), the information collected may come from both you and the device you use. To optimize your online experience, we use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons) to identify your preferences and provide you with personalized content. It is important to note that, although information such as your IP address is collected, it is not associated with or linked to your name or other personal data.
This authorization and the use of your data are always carried out to offer you a quality service, complying with current regulations and ensuring the protection of your information.
Under no circumstances will sensitive data be processed or information of that nature collected. Regarding information from children and adolescents, data collection and the corresponding authorization will be carried out solely through their legal representative, ensuring that the minor’s opinion is heard when relevant.
The processing of your data will always respect the best interests of children and adolescents and their fundamental rights. If any inquiry could lead to the inclusion of sensitive data or information from minors, answering that question will be optional.
We commit to complying fully and transparently with the following, without prejudice to other legal provisions:
This series of obligations aims to ensure that the processing of personal data is carried out in a secure, transparent manner and in strict compliance with current regulations.
We operate in an environment of absolute confidentiality to ensure that the collected data is handled securely. This means that your information will not be shared or transferred to unauthorized individuals. Should we contract an external entity specializing in database management, we will formalize a specific data transfer agreement in accordance with Article 25 of Decree 1377 of 2013.
Once you give your consent for the processing of your data, you will have the following rights:
In addition to you, the following people can also exercise your rights:
How to exercise your rights and manage inquiries, requests, and complaints.
The Marketing and Sales department is responsible for handling and responding to your requests related to the processing of your personal data. You can exercise your rights—access, updating, rectification, deletion, and revocation of authorization—and manage any inquiry or complaint by following this procedure:
Submit your request: You must submit your request in writing, either via email to protecciondedatos@grupoheroica.com, or in person at our offices in Cartagena de Indias, Calle 24 No 8ª – 344, Barrio Getsemaní, or Yumbo, Valle del Cauca, Calle 15 N° 26 – 120, Autopista Cali.
In your writing, please include the following:
Application registration: Once you submit your application, it will be registered in our system, where the status “claim in process” will be noted along with a description of the reasons presented.
You will receive a response within a maximum of 10 business days. If the response is incorrect, you will be required to correct the deficiency within five (5) business days of receiving it.
If the claim needs to be transferred to another area or authority, you will be informed within a maximum of two (2) business days.
The maximum period for the complete resolution of the claim will be fifteen (15) business days counted from the day after its receipt, which may be extended for no more than eight (8) additional business days in exceptional cases, duly justified.
What can you request from us?
This procedure is designed to ensure that your rights are respected in a timely manner and in accordance with current regulations, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the processing of your information.
Our personal data processing policy is permanently available to anyone interested. You can consult it at the following links:
• https://cccartagena.com/politica-de-tratamiento-de-datos-personales/
• https://valledelpacifico.co/politica-de-tratamiento-de-datos/
• https://grupoheroica.com/politica-de-tratamiento-de-datos/
When we request your authorization to process your data, we will inform you about the specific purposes for which your consent will be obtained, present this policy to you, and detail your rights. If for any reason we are unable to provide you with this information, a privacy notice will be published and made available for later review, both by you and by the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce.
Regarding the retention period, your data will be kept only for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes of the processing or to satisfy legal or contractual obligations. Once these objectives have been achieved, your data will be permanently deleted. The current version of this policy came into effect on March 31, 2025, after being notified and communicated through our websites.
Each modification to this policy will be communicated promptly on this same website, in advance of the new conditions taking effect.