Privacy Policy of Foundation De Maere
Last updated: 23 February 2025
1. Introduction
Foundation De Maere (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch privacy laws.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name, address, and contact details (email, phone number)
- Payment information (for donations or membership fees)
- Information provided through our contact forms or other direct interactions
- Any other personal data necessary for the purpose of our foundation
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Managing donations, memberships, and financial transactions
- Communicating with supporters, donors, and partners
- Sending newsletters or updates (only with consent)
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent (when applicable, e.g., for newsletters)
- Contractual necessity (e.g., membership administration)
- Legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting requirements)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., event organization, donor relations)
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell personal data to third parties. However, we may share data with:
- Service providers who assist us in operations (e.g., payment processors, IT services)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Partners or collaborators, only with explicit consent
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to access, correct, or delete your data
- Right to withdraw consent (if applicable)
- Right to object to data processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)
9. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Stichting De Maere
Van Galenstraat 19,
7511 JL,
Enschede, The Netherlands
[Phone Number]
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be published on our website.