Privacy Policy | NK-Foundation

Last Updated: 28.09.2024

“NK-Kindness Foundation” (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website users, donors, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Austrian laws.

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

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

2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data necessary for our operations, including but not limited to:
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Donation Information: Payment details (processed securely), donation amounts,

and preferences.
• User Interaction Data: IP address, browser type, and activity on our website

(e.g., pages visited).
• Volunteering or Subscription Data: Information provided when signing up for

newsletters or participating in events.

3. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
• To process and acknowledge donations.
• To communicate updates about our programs, activities, and fundraising

campaigns.
•    To manage volunteer registrations and event participation.
•    To maintain and improve our website functionality and user experience.
•    To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
•    Consent: When you voluntarily provide your data (e.g., subscribing to our

newsletter or making a donation).
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill obligations related to donations or participation

in our activities.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with Austrian and EU laws, such as tax reporting

for donations.
• Legitimate Interests: For communication and the improvement of our services,

provided it does not override your rights.

5. Sharing Your Data
We respect your privacy and will not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share data with:
•    Payment Processors: To facilitate secure transactions (e.g., payment platforms).
•    Service Providers: For hosting, IT support, or email marketing.
•    Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal obligations. For example:
•    Donation records are kept for at least seven years to comply with Austrian tax

laws.
• Contact data is retained until you unsubscribe from our communications or

request deletion.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user based in Austria or the EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
•    Right to Access: Obtain a copy of your data.
•    Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
•    Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data under

certain conditions.
• Right to Restriction: Limit processing of your data in specific situations.
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable

format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct

marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at office@nk-kindness-foundation.org

8. Security of Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of sensitive information and secure storage practices.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types:
•    Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
•    Analytics Cookies: To analyze website usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
•    Preference Cookies: To remember your choices (e.g., language preferences).
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review it regularly.

12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: office@nk-kindness-foundation.org
Phone: +43 681 813 28 633
Mailing Address: Waidhausenstrasse 28
A-1140 Vienna, Austria.

If you believe your rights have been violated, you can lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde):
Website: www.dsb.gv.at

Thank you for trusting “NK-Kindness Foundation” and supporting our mission to protect the environment and integrate migrants into our communities as well as for your youth empowerment support.