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Privacy Policy

In compliance with the Federal Law for the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (the “Law”), the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (“CIMMYT”), domiciled at Km. 45 Carretera México – Veracruz, Col. El Batán, 56237, Texcoco, State of Mexico, may obtain and process personal data (“Data”) for the purposes below.

1) Purposes of Data Use

  • Generating and disclosing statistical information related to CIMMYT’s scientific research fields, provided such information is dissociated as defined in the Law.
  • Providing information about courses and trainings that may be of interest to the Data holder.
  • Generating information and/or studies regarding agriculture and related disciplines, including (without limitation) uses and practices in agriculture, socioeconomic conditions in particular populations/regions/zones, existing support, and the status of research, development, and training.
  • Evaluating professional profiles in relation to job opportunities in Mexico or abroad.
  • Evaluating provider profiles to acquire goods and/or services and to comply with applicable law.

2) Data Transfers

Data referred to in items (a)–(c) above may be transferred, shared, or assigned to authorities empowered to access it. Data referred to in item (e) may be shared with such authorities as required. Curricula received by CIMMYT may be shared with other entities solely to provide better opportunities to candidates.

3) Data Retention and Protection

CIMMYT may retain Data for the time permitted by applicable law. We implement safeguards to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Data.

4) Your Rights (ARCO)

You may limit the use or disclosure of your Data and exercise your rights to access, rectify, cancel, or oppose its processing by submitting a request via email to cimmyt-privacy@cgiar.org. If you request access under the Law, CIMMYT may provide the information through uncertified copies or electronic documents sent to the email address from which the request was made.

5) Consent

Providing your personal Data to CIMMYT implies your agreement to this Privacy Notice (and any amendments) and to the processing described, without limiting your rights of cancellation or opposition under the Law.

6) Changes to this Notice

CIMMYT reserves the right to modify this Privacy Notice at any time. Any modifications will be available through CIMMYT’s website. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

Last updated: 9/4/2025