Privacy Policy

Obusios vzw respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you engage with us online or offline.

1. Who We Are

Obusios vzw is a non-profit organization based in [Your City/Country] dedicated to the promotion and support of cultural and artistic activities.

Contact:
Obusios
Elzeboomlaan 10, 9032 Gent, Belgium
Email: info@obusios.org

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
  • Address (for event registration, donations, or invoicing)
  • Payment information (only when relevant for donations or purchases)
  • Professional or artistic background (for applications or collaborations)
  • IP address and website usage data (if you visit our site)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Communicate with you about events, activities, and opportunities
  • Manage registrations, partnerships, or memberships
  • Process donations or payments
  • Send newsletters or updates (only with your consent)
  • Improve our website and outreach efforts

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on your consent, our legitimate interest in managing our non-profit activities, or to fulfill contractual obligations (e.g., event registration or donation receipts).

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with trusted partners or service providers who assist us in our operations (e.g., IT providers, event platforms), and only under strict data protection agreements.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see section 8).

7. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit in Belgium)

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

If our website uses cookies, we will inform you via a cookie banner and provide an option to manage your preferences.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the date of the latest revision.