1. Who We Are

BeeLife is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting pollinators and promoting biodiversity across the European Union. Our headquarters is located at:
Address: Avenue Louise 209/7, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)48 69 73 920
Email: info@bee-life.eu

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information depending on your interaction with BeeLife. This includes:

a. Personal Information:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Postal address

• Donation details

b. Non-Personal Information:

• Browser type

• Device information

• IP address

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
   

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:
 

• Communicate with you regarding our campaigns, events, and updates.

• Process donations and issue receipts.

• Improve our website and user experience.

• Comply with legal obligations.

• Tailor content to your preferences and interests.
   

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
 

• Consent: When you sign up for newsletters or provide information voluntarily.

• Contractual Necessity: To process donations or event registrations.

• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Legitimate Interests: To further our mission and improve our services.
   

5. Sharing Your Information

BeeLife does not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with:
 

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us with website management, email communications, or donation processing.

• Legal Authorities: If required by law to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
   

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us:
 

• Understand website traffic and usage patterns.

• Save your preferences for future visits.
   

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data, including:
 

• Encrypted data storage.

• Restricted access to sensitive information.

• Regular security assessments.
   

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.

9. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
 

• Access: Request access to your personal data.

• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.

• Restriction: Limit processing of your data in certain circumstances.

• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.

• Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke consent for data processing at any time.
   

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@bee-life.eu.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. BeeLife is not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your data.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Email: info@bee-life.eu
Phone: +32 (0)48 69 73 920
Address: Avenue Louise 209/7, 1050 Brussels, Belgium

Thank you for trusting BeeLife with your personal information. Together, we can protect pollinators and promote a healthier, more sustainable world.