Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12-JUNE-2025

VíaNiños (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website (www.vianinos.org) or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

Personal Data: Name, email, phone number, address (when you donate, volunteer, or contact us).
Payment Details: Encrypted card/bank information (processed securely via third-party services like Stripe/PayPal).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics).

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Process donations and send receipts.
Communicate about our work, events, or fundraising campaigns (with your consent).
Improve our website and services.
Comply with legal obligations (e.g., gift aid claims).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on:

Consent (for newsletters/marketing).
Contractual necessity (to process donations).
Legitimate interest (for website analytics and fraud prevention).

4. Data Sharing

We never sell your data. We may share it with:

Payment processors (for donations).
Trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms like Mailchimp).
Regulatory bodies (if legally required).

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

Donation records: 7 years (for tax/legal compliance).
Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your data.
Opt out of marketing communications.
Restrict or object to processing.
Request a copy of your data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Analyze traffic (via anonymized Google Analytics).
Remember preferences (e.g., language settings).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Security

We implement SSL encryption, secure payment gateways, and regular security audits to protect your data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Check this page for the latest version.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or your data:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Wilhelm-Kolb-Straße 1E, 76187 Karlsruhe, Germany