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Privacy Policy of SURIA Foundation

Privacy Policy of SURIA Foundation

I. Data Controller Information

SURIA Foundation is a non-profit organization registered under the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria, entered in the Commercial Register and the Register of Non-Profit Legal Entities with UIC/PIC: 207791487, headquartered in Sofia, 1527, and managed at Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Blvd. 88, 7th floor. The Foundation operates as a Data Controller under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the “GDPR”) and the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

Website: https://surya.bg
Contact Information:

II. Personal Data Definition

Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person under the GDPR.

III. Purpose of the Policy

The Policy informs you about how the Foundation processes personal data, the types of data collected, and the rights of individuals whose data is processed. This Policy complies with Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR.

If you have questions or need further information regarding your personal data, please contact us.

IV. Principles of Data Processing

The Foundation processes personal data following principles of legality, transparency, minimization, and security as outlined in Article 5 of the GDPR. Personal data is processed strictly as needed for legitimate purposes and under applicable legal bases, such as explicit consent or contractual obligations.

V. Types of Personal Data and Legal Grounds

  1. Data from Donors and Website Users:
    • Collected Data: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and bank account details (if required for transactions).
    • Purpose: Processing donations, issuing tax certificates, and maintaining records.
  2. Data from Beneficiaries:
    • Collected Data: Full name, personal ID number, contact details, social and financial status, and any voluntarily provided information.
  3. Legal Grounds:
    • Contractual obligations, consent for specific data use, or legal requirements.

VI. Purpose of Data Processing

The Foundation processes personal data to fulfill its mission, organize campaigns, respond to inquiries, and ensure transparency. Data may also be anonymized for statistical purposes.

VII. Security Measures

The Foundation employs technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including encryption and secure storage. Data is not kept in physical form at any location.

VIII. Retention Periods

Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or meet legal obligations. Once the retention period expires, the data is securely deleted.

IX. Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the right to:

  1. Access their personal data.
  2. Request correction, deletion, or restriction of processing.
  3. Object to processing under certain conditions.
  4. Lodge complaints with the Bulgarian Commission for Personal Data Protection.

X. Exercising Your Rights

Requests can be submitted via email at info@surya.bg, by mail to the Foundation’s address, or in person.

XI. Policy Updates

This Policy is effective as of August 1, 2024, and may be updated periodically. Changes will be published on the Foundation’s website.

For further details, please contact us at the provided email or phone number.

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Terms of use

Terms of Use for the Website of SURIA Foundation

Welcome to the website of the SURIA Foundation (referred to as “the Website”). By using this website, you agree to comply with the following terms of use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

  1. Acceptance of Terms

Using the SURIA Foundation website constitutes your acceptance of these terms of use. These terms may be updated periodically without prior notice. Your continued use of the website after such changes will signify your acceptance of the updated terms.

  1. Purpose of the Website

This website provides information about the SURIA Foundation, its mission, campaigns, causes, events, and opportunities for participation and support, including fundraising, material donations, and volunteering for individual campaigns. The Foundation operates for public benefit, administering charitable campaigns and events.

  1. Copyright and Use of Content

All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, and logos, is copyrighted and owned by the SURIA Foundation or third parties that have licensed its use.

Donors agree to provide their email addresses for:

  • Receipts for donations.
  • Periodic updates on the campaign they supported, if they opt to receive news and the platform’s email newsletter. Unsubscribing is possible at any time.

Users agree to use the platform as intended and in accordance with Bulgarian law and applicable foreign laws, as well as the terms of the chosen payment system.

  1. Links to Other Websites

The website may contain links to external websites not managed by the SURIA Foundation. The Foundation is not responsible for the content or policies of these external sites and provides such links for your convenience. Use of these links is at your own risk.

  1. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

  1. Limitation of Liability

The SURIA Foundation is not responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the website or the information provided on it.

  1. Accountability

All donations are deposited into the Foundation’s bank account. The Foundation is committed to disbursing the respective amounts to campaign beneficiaries after deducting banking and transaction fees.

  1. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these terms of use, please contact us:
SURIA Foundation

  • Address: Sofia, Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Blvd. 88, Floor 7
  • Phone: +359 876 873 099
  • Email: info@surya.bg
  1. Governing Law

These terms of use are governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Bulgaria. All disputes arising from or related to these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Sofia.

For any further clarifications, feel free to reach out to us!

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Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your experience with the websites in the “Surya.bg” domain.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you access the Internet. When you visit a webpage, the server sends cookies to your browser (e.g., Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome), which are then installed. Cookies are passive and do not contain software, viruses, or malware, nor can they access your information.

What Are Cookies Used For?

Cookies enable the recognition of your device to adapt content to your preferences. They help “Surya.bg” provide relevant resources and services, such as remembering user settings and names. Additionally, cookies collect anonymous statistics that help improve our websites without identifying users.

What Cookies Does “Surya.bg” Use?

“Surya.bg” uses session and persistent cookies.

  • Session cookies are temporary and deleted after the session ends.
  • Persistent cookies remain for a predefined period or until manually deleted.

Categories of Cookies:

  • Website performance
  • Visitor analytics
  • Geolocation
  • User registration
  • Targeted advertising
  • Third-party and advertiser cookies

Personal Data in Cookies

Cookies do not contain personal data and cannot identify users. The information collected through them is used solely to enhance your experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Some advertisers may use their own cookies to display targeted ads. For instance, Google Analytics is used to analyze website traffic.

Security and Confidentiality

Cookies are not viruses and do not contain program code. They cannot be copied or executed as programs and are therefore not considered malware. However, they can store preferences, potentially making them a tool for tracking. Anti-spyware and antivirus programs may sometimes flag cookies as a threat.

How to Disable Cookies?

Default browser settings allow cookies to be stored but can be customized to notify you when a cookie is being saved. Some browsers let you select specific sites to allow or block cookies entirely. These settings can be found in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser.

Managing Cookies on Surya.bg

Even after accepting cookies through the pop-up message, you can always withdraw or modify your consent via the “Cookies” section located in the bottom corner of the screen.

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