Privacy Policy of bdinde Initiative

At bdinde Initiative, we are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and store your information. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. 

Who We Are

bdinde Initiative

Home

Email: info@bdinde.org

2. 

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following data from you:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Country of origin
  • Messages you send via our contact or join forms
  • Data submitted when applying to become a member or volunteer
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information (for website usage analysis)

3. 

How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when:

  • You fill out a form (contact, join, subscribe)
  • You send us an email or message
  • You visit or browse our website
  • You attend an event or participate in one of our services

4. 

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to your messages and inquiries
  • Manage membership and volunteer applications
  • Send you information about our services or events (if you opt in)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Maintain legal or administrative records (if necessary)

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. 

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on one or more of the following:

  • Your consent
  • The need to fulfill a contract or service
  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., to improve services)
  • Legal obligations

6. 

How Long We Store Your Data

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary:

  • To fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • Or until you request deletion

7. 

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies or tracking tools to analyze site traffic. You can choose to accept or reject cookies through your browser settings.

8. 

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, email us at: info@bdinde.org

9. 

Third-Party Tools

We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Forms, PayPal) which have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their terms when using these services.

10. 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. 

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your data, please contact:

bdinde Initiative

info@bdinde.org

Ingolstadt, Germany