Privacy Policy
The Farkhunda Foundation e.V. takes the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Responsible Party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is: Farkhunda Foundation e.V. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Email: nargis.mommand@gmail.com Phone: +49 157 52964682
2. Data Collection and Use
We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it to us, for example when you: • Contact us via our contact form or email • Subscribe to our newsletter • Make a donation • Register for events or programs The data we collect may include: name, email address, phone number, postal address, and donation information. We use this data solely for the purpose for which you provided it, such as responding to inquiries, processing donations, or sending requested information.
3. Contact Form
When you use our contact form, we collect the data you enter (name, email address, message content) to process your inquiry. This data is stored on our servers and used only to respond to your request. We do not share this information with third parties without your consent.
4. Donations
When you make a donation, we collect necessary information to process the transaction and issue a donation receipt if requested. This includes your name, address, email, and payment details. Payment processing is handled securely through our banking partner. We retain donation records as required by German tax law.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies. We do not currently use third-party analytics tools that track your browsing behavior.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Data transmission on our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances: • With service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our programs (e.g., email service providers, payment processors) • When required by law or to comply with legal processes • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations (such as tax and accounting requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records are retained for 10 years as required by German law.
9. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights: • Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements) • Right to restriction: Request limitation of data processing • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format • Right to object: Object to processing of your personal data • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent To exercise these rights, please contact us at nargis.mommand@gmail.com.
10. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU member state of your residence, workplace, or the place of the alleged violation.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: Farkhunda Foundation e.V. Email: nargis.mommand@gmail.com Phone: +49 157 52964682 Last updated: January 2025