1. Introduction
For The People Foundation (“we”) is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Belgian Data Protection Act. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://forthepeoplefoundation.eu.
2. Data Collected
We collect the following data:
- Via forms: Name, email, postal code (for petitions, donations, or event registrations).
- Via cookies: Browsing data
3. Purpose of Processing
Your data is used to:
- Send you information about our campaigns (newsletters, alerts).
- Manage your donations or event registrations.
- Improve our website (anonymous analytics via [Matomo/Google Analytics in GDPR mode]).
4. Legal Basis
Processing is based on:
- Your consent (newsletters, cookies).
- The performance of a contract (donations, registrations).
- Our legitimate interest (website improvement, security).
- Compliance with Belgian legal obligations (e.g., tax receipts for donations).
5. Data Recipients
Your data may be accessed by:
- Our internal team.
- Our service providers (hosting, payment tools) under GDPR-compliant contracts.
- Never sold or transferred to third parties.
6. Data Retention
- Contact data: 3 years after your last engagement (donation, registration).
- Payment data: Deleted after processing (unless legally required under Belgian law).
- Cookies: Maximum 13 months.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and Belgian law, you have the right to:
- Access, rectify, or delete your data.
- Object to processing or request data portability.
- Withdraw your consent at any time.
- File a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD/GBA) if needed.
Contact: privacy@forthepeoplefoundation.eu
8. Security
We implement:
- SSL encryption.
- Restricted access to data.
- Regular security updates.
9. Cookies
We use:
- Necessary cookies (session, security).
- Analytical cookies (with your consent).
- Third-party cookies (social media, if embedded).
Manage your preferences: Link to cookie consent banner.
10. Updates
This policy may be updated. The latest version is always available on https://forthepeoplefoundation.eu/privacy-policy.
11. Contact
For any questions: privacy@forthepeoplefoundation.eu
Data Protection Officer (DPO): Li Andersson and Clémence Guetté