2. Data Collected

ATAJA Unites e.V. collects and processes personal data through the following interactions on the website:

Contact Form

Data collected: First name, Last name, Email address

Purpose: Contacting users, improving communication, responding to inquiries

Legal basis: User consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Donation Form (via GiveWP Plugin)

Data collected: First name, Last name, Email address, Payment information (depending on the chosen payment method)

Purpose: Processing and managing donations, fulfilling legal obligations for tax purposes

Legal basis: Fulfillment of a contract or donation agreement (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) and fulfillment of legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)

Newsletter Subscription (via Mailchimp Plugin)

We offer the option to subscribe to our newsletter to receive information about our projects and updates. The subscription process is managed through the Mailchimp service, a platform provided by The Rocket Science Group LLC, based in the United States. Mailchimp processes personal data (such as your email address and optional information like first and last names) on our behalf.

• Data collected: Email address, optional: first name, last name
• Purpose: Sending newsletters with information about our projects, events, and updates
• Legal basis: User consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the processing of your data by Mailchimp. The personal data provided during the newsletter sign-up process will be stored on Mailchimp’s servers in the USA. Mailchimp is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, ensuring an adequate level of protection for your data.

Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

Double Opt-In:
To ensure the proper use of your email address, we use the double opt-in procedure for newsletter sign-ups. After signing up, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your subscription. This ensures that you have explicitly consented to receive the newsletter. Only after your confirmation will you be added to our mailing list.

Unsubscribe:
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link found in every newsletter or by contacting us directly at:
Email: info@ataja-unites.de

Your data will be deleted from Mailchimp’s mailing lists once you unsubscribe, unless further storage is legally required.

Purpose of Data Processing

The processing of the collected data is carried out for the following purposes:

• Contacting users and responding to inquiries
• Managing donations
• Improving the website and services
• Fulfilling legal obligations

Data Recipients

ATAJA Unites e.V. does not share personal data with third parties without your explicit consent, unless legally required or necessary for the processing of donations.

Data recipients: ATAJA Unites e.V., payment service providers (as part of the donation process)

Data Transfers to Third Countries

No personal data will be transferred to countries outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA).

Storage Duration

Personal data will be stored only as long as necessary to achieve the purposes mentioned here or as required by law. The criteria for determining the storage duration are based on legal retention periods in Germany and the EU.

Rights of Data Subjects

As a user of this website, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you at any time (Article 15 GDPR).
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data (Article 16 GDPR).
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, where legally permissible (Article 17 GDPR).
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of the processing of your data (Article 18 GDPR).
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data at any time if the processing is based on legitimate interests (Article 21 GDPR).
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of the data you provided in a commonly used format (Article 20 GDPR).

To exercise your rights, please contact: info@ataja-unites.de

Legal Basis for Data Processing

Data processing on this website is based on the following legal grounds:

• User consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• Fulfillment of a contract or donation agreement (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
• Fulfillment of legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
• Legitimate interest in the secure and efficient provision of the website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

Contact for Data Protection Inquiries

If you have any questions or concerns about data protection, please feel free to contact us at any time:

Email: info@ataja-unites.de

This privacy policy is regularly reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect legal changes and technical developments.