Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

1. Introduction

Tabita M&M ASBL ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website (tabitamandm.org) or interact with our organization.

As a registered Belgian nonprofit association (ASBL) under enterprise number BE 0766.622.771, we are subject to Belgian data protection laws and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
  • Donation information: Transaction details related to donations made to our organization
  • Communication data: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence you send to us
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies when you visit our website

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and acknowledge donations
  • To respond to your inquiries and communications
  • To send you updates about our programs and activities (with your consent)
  • To maintain accurate records as required by Belgian nonprofit regulations
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information or subscribe to communications
  • Legitimate interest: For activities necessary to operate our nonprofit organization
  • Legal obligation: When required by Belgian law or regulations
  • Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., donation processing)

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., email providers, hosting services)
  • Belgian tax authorities when required for donation tax receipts
  • Law enforcement when legally required

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption for data in transit, secure storage systems, and limited access controls.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by Belgian law. Financial records related to donations are retained for the legally mandated period.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and Belgian law, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Right to erasure: To request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restriction: To restrict how we process your data
  • Right to data portability: To receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object: To object to processing of your personal data
  • Right to withdraw consent: To withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at ykoyuri6@gmail.com.

9. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure basic functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

Tabita M&M ASBL
Rue du Chantier 4/B048
1000 Brussels, Belgium
Email: ykoyuri6@gmail.com
Phone: +32 470 12 34 56

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Autorité de protection des données / Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit): https://www.dataprotectionauthority.be/