Privacy and Legal Notice

    Privacy and Legal Notice

     

      1. Introduction
      2. We at ASA-EU (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”) are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy & Legal Notice outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

      1. Data Controller
        The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

    Association of Syrian Alawites in Europe (ASA-EU)
    Email: info@asa-e.eu

       

        1. Data Collection and Use
          We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

      Website Analytics: To analyze website traffic and improve user experience.

      Contact Forms: To respond to inquiries and provide support.

      Newsletter Subscription: To send updates and promotional materials, with your consent.

      Event Registrations: To manage participation in our events and workshops.

      The types of personal data collected may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide through our website.

         

          1. Legal Basis for Processing
            Our processing of your personal data is based on:

        Consent: When you have given explicit permission for specific purposes.

        Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.

        Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal obligations.

        Legitimate Interests: For purposes that are in our legitimate interests, provided your rights and freedoms are not overridden.

           

            1. Data Sharing and Transfers
              We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

          Service Providers: Who assist in operating our website and conducting our business, under strict confidentiality agreements.

          Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

          If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

             

              1. Data Retention
                We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

              1. Your Rights
                Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

            Access: To request access to your personal data.

            Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate data.

            Erasure: To request deletion of your data.

            Restriction: To request restriction of processing.

            Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

            Objection: To object to processing based on legitimate interests.

            Withdraw Consent: To withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

            To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert contact email].

               

                1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
                  Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings.

              For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

                 

                  1. Data Security
                    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

                  1. Third-Party Links
                    Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

                  1. Changes to This Notice
                    We may update this Privacy & Legal Notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated notice on our website with a new effective date.

                  1. Contact Us
                    If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy & Legal Notice or our data practices, please contact us at:

                Email: info@asa-e.eu