Privacy Policy

Introduction

The National Protective Equipment Organisation ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable EU privacy laws.

Data Controller

The National Protective Equipment Organisation is the data controller responsible for your personal data. You can contact us at:

Address: 229 rue Saint Honore, 75001 Paris

Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide when interacting with us.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

Donation Information: Payment details and associated information provided when you make a donation.

Communication Data: Records of correspondence, including emails and messages sent through our contact forms.

How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through the following methods:

Direct interactions: Filling out forms, subscribing to newsletters, or making donations.

Automated technologies: Cookies, server logs, and tracking technologies collect Technical Data when you use our Website.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you explicitly provide consent for certain types of data processing, such as subscribing to our newsletters.

Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations when you make donations or interact with our services.

Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure Website security, and communicate effectively with users.

Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

How We Use Your Data

Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:

To process and acknowledge donations.

To respond to inquiries and provide requested information.

To send newsletters and updates (where you have opted in).

To improve our Website and services.

To comply with legal obligations.

Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate our Website or process donations, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Authorities: When required by law or necessary to protect our legal rights.

International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Transfers to countries deemed to provide an adequate level of protection.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. For example:

Donation records are kept for a minimum of 7 years for tax and legal purposes.

Contact information is retained until you request its deletion.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.

Restriction: Limit how we process your data.

Portability: Request your data in a portable format.

Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.

Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as your local Data Protection Authority.

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Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure access protocols. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our Website, with the "Last Updated" date clearly marked.

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Address: 229 rue Saint Honore, 75001 Paris