Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Last updated: January 18, 2025
GDPR Compliant
Full compliance with EU data protection regulations
Transparent
Clear information about data collection and usage
Your Rights
Full control over your personal data
Support Bulgarians in North Macedonia Initiative
We are the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this website.
Contact Information:
Email: supportbginmk@supportbginmk.eu
Data Protection Officer: supportbginmk@supportbginmk.eu
Personal Information
- Name and email address (when you contact MEPs)
- Country of residence (for MEP matching)
- Message content (advocacy communications)
- IP address and browser information (for security)
Analytics Data
- Website usage statistics (via Google Analytics)
- Page views and user interactions
- Device and browser information
- Referral sources
Cookies and Tracking
- Essential cookies for website functionality
- Analytics cookies (with your consent)
- Preference cookies for user settings
Primary Purposes
- Facilitating communication with MEPs about Bulgarian community rights
- Providing information about discrimination issues
- Improving our advocacy platform and user experience
- Ensuring website security and preventing abuse
Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent: For analytics and non-essential cookies
- Legitimate Interest: For advocacy communications and website security
- Legal Obligation: For compliance with EU regulations
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data
Right to Portability
Export your data in a readable format
Right to Object
Object to certain data processing
Right to Restrict
Limit how we process your data
Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at supportbginmk@supportbginmk.eu. We will respond within 30 days.
Retention Periods
- Contact Form Data: 2 years after submission
- Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Cookie Consent: 12 months
- Security Logs: 6 months
Data is automatically deleted after these periods unless required for legal compliance.
We Share Data With:
- MEPs: Only the information you choose to send in your messages
- Google Analytics: Anonymized usage statistics (with consent)
- Hosting Provider: Technical data necessary for website operation
We Never:
- Sell your personal data to third parties
- Share your data for marketing purposes
- Transfer data outside the EU without adequate protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Access controls and staff training
- Data breach notification procedures
Contact Information
Privacy Questions: supportbginmk@supportbginmk.eu
Data Protection Officer: supportbginmk@supportbginmk.eu
General Contact: supportbginmk@supportbginmk.eu
File a Complaint
If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
EU Data Protection Authorities:Find your local authority
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify users of significant changes via email or website notice
- Maintain previous versions for reference
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
This privacy policy is effective as of January 18, 2025