Privacy Policy for IMPAC

Last updated: 11-09-2024

At IMPAC (International Movement for Peace and Coexistence), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy outlines what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to your data when you visit our website im-pac.org.

1. Who We Are

IMPAC is a Brussels-based international non-profit organization (aisbl/ivzw) committed to promoting human rights, social justice, and tolerance.

Contact us at: info@im-pac.org

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address (when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletters).
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, and other technology used to access the site.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as pages visited and time spent on each page.
• Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for more details).

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide you with information about our activities, events, and campaigns.
• To respond to your inquiries or requests.
• To improve our website, services, and communication.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following grounds:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
• Legitimate Interest: To analyze website usage and improve user experience.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements such as maintaining financial records.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties, except in the following cases:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party providers to help us operate our website (e.g., hosting services) and process payments. These providers have agreed to comply with GDPR and will only process your data on our instructions.
• Legal Compliance: We may share your data to comply with a legal obligation or to protect our rights or the safety of others.

6. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. These include encryption, secure storage, and access control measures.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. This means:

• Contact data (e.g., email subscriptions) is kept until you unsubscribe.
• Technical and usage data is retained for analytics purposes for up to 24 months.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer needed or processed unlawfully.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other legitimate interests.
• Restriction: Request the restriction of your data processing in certain circumstances.
• Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [IMPAC Email Address]. We will respond to your request within one month.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Please refer to our [Cookie Policy] for detailed information on how we use cookies and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

10. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a clear indication of the last updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: contact@im-pac.org
Address: IMPAC aisbl/ivzw, Rue De Tenbosch 88, 1050 Ixelles Belgium