Privacy Policy

Introduction 

Restore the Legacy respects the privacy of individuals who interact with the organisation through its website, communications, and activities.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, and protected when individuals visit the Restore the Legacy website or interact with the organisation.

Restore the Legacy processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / AVG).

Who we are

Restore the Legacy is a Dutch non-profit foundation dedicated to restoring and protecting tropical rainforest ecosystems and supporting regenerative land-use systems.

For questions about this policy or the handling of personal data, please contact: contact@restorethelegacy.world

Information we may collect 

Restore the Legacy may collect personal information when individuals interact with the organisation, for example when:

• Making a donation

• Contacting the organisation via forms or email

• Subscribing to updates or newsletters

• Engaging in partnerships or collaborations
   

Information collected may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Contact details

• Payment information related to donations

• Communication preferences
   

Only information necessary for the relevant interaction is collected.


How we use personal information

Personal information may be used to:

• Process donations or financial contributions

• Respond to inquiries or communication requests

• Provide updates about projects or organisational activities

• Manage relationships with supporters, partners, or collaborators

• Comply with legal and financial obligations
   

Restore the Legacy seeks to use personal information only for legitimate organisational purposes.
 

Data protection

Restore the Legacy takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Access to personal data is limited to individuals who require it for legitimate organisational purposes.

Relevant organisational policies such as the Cybersecurity Policy, AI Use & Data Protection Policy, and Data Retention Policy support responsible data management.
 

Sharing of information 

Restore the Legacy does not sell or trade personal information.

Personal information may be shared with trusted service providers where necessary to support organisational operations, such as payment processing or technical services.

Such providers are expected to process information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

Data retention 

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to support organisational activities, legal obligations, or financial administration.

Further information regarding data retention practices can be found in Restore the Legacy’s Data Retention Policy.

Your rights 

Under applicable data protection laws, individuals may have rights regarding their personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of personal data where appropriate

• Object to certain forms of data processing
   

Requests related to personal data may be directed to: 
contact@restorethelegacy.world

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External links 

The Restore the Legacy website may contain links to external websites. The organisation is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

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Updates to this policy

Restore the Legacy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, organisational, or operational changes.

The most recent version will be published on the organisation’s website.

Questions

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how personal information is handled, please contact: contact@restorethelegacy.world