Last Updated: 28.09.2024

At “NK-Kindness Foundation”, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Data Protection Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian data protection laws.

1. Data Controller
The Data Controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

NK-Kindness Foundation
Waidhausenstrasse 28
A-1140 Vienna, Austria.
Tel.: +43 681 813 28 633
office@nk-kindness-foundation.org

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us.

2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
•    Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
•    Donation Information: Payment details (processed securely), donation amounts, and preferences for specific projects.
•    Volunteering Data: Information provided through volunteer applications, including skills and availability.
•    Website Usage: IP address, browser type, and cookies for analytics and improving user experience.

3. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect your data to:
•    Process and acknowledge donations.
•    Provide updates on our projects and initiatives.
•    Manage volunteer applications and participation.
•    Send newsletters and event invitations (only with your consent).
•    Ensure website functionality and security.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is based on:
•    Your Consent: For marketing emails and newsletters.
•    Contractual Obligations: When fulfilling donations or volunteer agreements.
•    Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure secure transactions.
•    Legal Requirements: To comply with tax or regulatory obligations related to donations.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with unauthorized third parties. However, we may share data with:
•    Payment Processors: For secure donation transactions.
•    Service Providers: For IT support, email distribution, and data storage under strict confidentiality agreements.
•    Authorities: When required by law or to prevent fraud.
All third parties handling your data are GDPR-compliant.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:
•    Donation records are retained for 7 years to comply with financial regulations.
•    Newsletter subscriptions are maintained until you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
•    Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
•    Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
•    Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal obligations.
•    Restriction: Limit processing of your data under certain conditions.
•    Portability: Receive your data in a commonly used format.
•    Objection: Opt out of data processing for direct marketing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at office@nk-kindness-foundation.org We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:
•    Encrypted data transfers (SSL/TLS).
•    Secure storage systems and access controls.
•    Regular audits of our data protection practices.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. For more details, please review our [Cookie Policy]

10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Data Protection Policy to reflect changes in regulations or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with the date of revision.

11. Contact Information and Complaints
If you believe we have violated your data protection rights, you may contact:
•    NK-Kindness Foundation Data Protection Officer: office@nk-kindness-foundation.org

•    Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde):
Wickenburggasse 8, 1080 Vienna
Phone: +43 1 52152-0
Website: https://www.dsb.gv.at

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.

Thank you for trusting “NK-Kindness Foundation” with your personal data and supporting our mission to create a sustainable and inclusive society.