Privacy policy

We state that we use your personal data information for the sole purpose for which you have provided it to us. This means that we don't share your data with third parties and certainly don't sell it.
Of course the processing of your data is done in accordance with the GDPR.

Because We Carry is responsible for handling your personal information as stated in this privacy policy. It is applicable to all the information that you share with us.

When do we process your personal information?

When you are a monetary donor or partner of Because We Carry
When you work, volunteer or apply for a position at Because We Carry
When you visit our website or purchase an item from our online shop

What information do we process?

Because We Carry will process your personal information once you have agreed to stay informed about our events, collections, and/or when you have provided us with your personal information when browsing our website or when purchasing an item from our webshop.

What does personal data information entail?

Your first and last name
Email address
Bank details incase of donation (as well as your first & last name and email address)
Details that you have provided us and needed for correctly processing an order
Details needed to personalize a contract
Details needed to register a volunteer at municipality of Lesbos & RIC Lesbos (including phone number, date of birth, passport number and nationality)
Details about your activity on our website (geographic details, internet browsing and device. Please note that these details are not connected to your personal details and/or email address.)

How long do we keep personal data information on file?

Because We Carry will save your information only for the period that this is strictly and legally needed.

Sharing personal data with third parties

Because We Carry will not share any information about you with third parties unless this is priorly agreed upon or needed for legal purposes.

On our Because We Carry website, the data of our visitors that is kept is the IP-address of your computer and the time that you have visited our website along with your details that the browser automatically sends to us. These details are used for analyzing visitors and customer clicks on our website. Because We Carry uses this information to improve our website. Personal details and information data are anonymously processed where possible, and are not sold to third parties.

Cookies and Google Analytics

The website of Because We Carry uses cookies and Google Analytics. We are able to see when and how often our website is visited and which pages are clicked on most.

This information is automatically obtained along with the address of your computer (IP). Both are stored by Google on their servers located in the United States of America. Google is able to distribute this information to third parties if requested by legal entities. Because We Carry has no influence on this process or its consequences. You can read more about Google's privacy policy here.

Because We Carry has not given permission to Google to use their analytics for any other purpose than the one mentioned above.

As far as possible, we have taken the measures to ensure that the IP- addresses of our visitors are anonymously processed by Google as well as Because We Carry.

On our website you can also easily access our social media accounts. In order to use these links, we have placed cookies so that these links work smoothly.

You may read the privacy statements of Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Pinterest and LinkedIn for more information on what and how they process your data obtained through cookies and how they are able to guarantee your privacy.

Reviewing, updating or removing data

You can always request to view the data that we have collected during your visit to our website. At your request we are also able to adjust or delete your personal information. For information and requests, please send us an email at info@becausewecarry.org info@becausewecarry.org

Even though it speaks for itself, we do want to remind you that we are unable to erase or adjust data that we are legally obligated to keep on file. Though, you do have the right to revoke consent. Please send us an email at info@becausewecarry.org so that we can look for a solution together and adjust accordingly.

You can file a complaint with the Dutch Personal Data Authority when you feel that we have not handled your personal information or data properly.

How do we store and protect personal data

Because We Carry takes the protection of your personal information very seriously. It is why we have taken the necessary steps, within our power, to prevent the misuse of information, loss, unauthorized access, unsolicited communication and the making of unauthorized adjustments.

Our Because We Carry website uses a trustworthy SSL Certificate to ensure that your data won’t end up in the wrong hands.

If you feel that your personal data is not properly secured, that there are indications of abuse, or if you have information that the data collected is being abused, please send us an e-mail at info@becausewecarry.org

https://becausewecarry.org belongs to Stichting Because We Carry.

Because We Carry Foundation

Czaar Peterstraat 120H

1018PT Amsterdam

Chamber of Commerce 64596559

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