Privacy Policy

 

This Privacy Policy describes how AREAS Foundation (“the Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of users who interact with our services and platforms.

1. Collection of Personal Information

The Foundation collects different types of personal information depending on the point of contact and the user’s activity on our website (e.g., donation forms, contact forms, etc.). Information we may request includes:

  • Identification data: name, physical address, national ID, email address.
  • Financial data: bank account number for donations or contributions.
  • Browsing data: website usage details, comments, and other voluntarily submitted content.

Each form or section on our website specifies the exact data being collected and the purpose of its use.

2. How We Collect Information

Personal information is collected mainly through:

  • Contact, donation, and subscription forms available on our platforms.
  • Tools and cookies, as described in our Cookie Policy, which may collect browsing data.

3. How We Use Collected Information

Personal data may be used to:

  • Process donations and manage subscriptions or contributions.
  • Send newsletters, notify users about events, and provide updates.
  • Manage and promote activities or projects in which the Foundation is involved (e.g., event organization).
  • Respond to user inquiries and requests.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Our data processing is based on several legal grounds:

1. User Consent

When data is collected through web forms (contact, comments, subscriptions, etc.), it is understood that the user consents by voluntarily providing their personal data. Consent can be withdrawn at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of previous processing.

2. Legitimate Interest

To handle requests, inquiries, and claims related to activities offered through the website.

3. Legal Obligations

To comply with tax, billing, or other legal regulations requiring personal data processing.

4. Contractual Necessity

When handling donations, subscriptions, or other financial transactions, data is processed to fulfill contractual obligations.

The Foundation is committed to processing data confidentially and applying the necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure its protection.

5. Data Security

Protecting your information is a top priority. We implement security measures including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data.
  • Restricted access to personal data, limited to authorized personnel.
  • Intrusion detection systems and protection against cyber threats.
  • Backups and data recovery plans.
  • Ongoing staff training on data security and privacy.

6. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We do not share personal data such as national ID, address, bank account number, or email with third parties, except when certain content (e.g., website, audio, video, or written submissions) is shared on social media, the website, radio, or other platforms with the explicit prior consent of the content owner.

7. User Rights

Users may choose not to provide certain data or may withdraw their consent at any time by contacting fundacion@fundacionareas.org.

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of data when it is no longer needed.
  • Restrict or object to the processing of their data.
  • Transfer their data to another controller, where technically feasible.

To exercise these rights, users must submit a written request, along with a copy of a valid ID, to the email address provided above.

8. Data Retention

The Foundation retains personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Once that period ends, or if consent is withdrawn, data will be deleted unless legal obligations require its retention.

9. Data Transfers

The Foundation does not transfer personal data to countries outside the European Union.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy to comply with legal or industry changes. Any updates will be posted on our website. Continued use of our services after such updates implies acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contacto@fundacionareas.org.