Privacy Policy

1. Warning

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1.1 Drive for Charity (DFC), an ASBL according to Belgian law seated in Brussels, respects the privacy of its users and member organisations.

1.2 DFC processes the personal data transmitted to it in accordance with the legislation in force, and, in particular, Regulation 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data, applicable from 25 May 2018 (hereinafter the “General Data Protection Regulation”).

1.3 Access to the website www.wedriveforcharity.com implies the user’s full and unreserved acceptance of this Privacy Policy (hereafter the “policy”), as well as its general terms of use (hereafter the “terms”) and the cookie policy (hereafter the “cookie policy”).

1.4 The user acknowledges having read the information below and authorises DFC to process, in accordance with the provisions of the policy, the personal data that they communicate on the website.

1.5 The policy is valid for all pages hosted on the DFC website and for the registrations of the latter. It is not valid for the pages hosted by third parties to which DFC may refer and whose privacy policies may differ. Therefore, DFC cannot be held responsible for any data processed on these websites or by them.

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2. Controller

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2.1 Simply visiting the website shall take place without having to provide any personal data, such as first name, surname, postal and/or email address, for example.

2.2 As part of the service, the user may be required to provide certain personal data. In this case, the data controller is:

Drive for Charity (DFC), ASBL
Place Eugène Flagey 21  
1050 Ixelles, Belgium
Email: info@wedriveforcharity.com
Belgian registry number: 1017.557.219

2.3 Questions relating to the processing of said data should be sent to this address: info@wedriveforcharity.com

 

3. Data collected

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3.1 By using the service and/or completing the registration form on the website, the user allows DFC to record and store, for the purposes mentioned under 4, the following information: data for identification, such as surname, first name, function, organisation or institution, email address, postal address; invoicing information; communications between the user and DFC.

3.2 Further, the user authorises DFC to record and store the following data for the purposes mentioned under 4:

• Information voluntarily provided by the user for a purpose specified in the policy, the general terms and conditions (hereafter the “GTC”), the terms, the Cookie Policy, on the website or on any other medium of communication used by DFC;

• Additional information requested by DFC to the user in order to identify them or to prevent them from violating any of the provisions of the policy.

3.3 In order to facilitate browsing the website as well as to optimise technical management, the website may use “cookies”. These “cookies” record, in particular:

• The user’s browsing preferences;

• The date and time of access to the website and other data related to traffic;

• The pages visited.

All information relating to “cookies” is included in DFC’s Cookie Policy.

3.4 When the website is accessed by the user, the servers involved automatically record certain data, such as:

• The type of domain by means of which the user connects to the Internet;

• The IP address assigned to the user (when connected);

• The date and time of access to the website and other data related to traffic;

• Location data or other data relating to the communication;

• The pages visited;

• The type of browser used;

• The operating system and/or platform used;

• The search engine as well as the search words used to find the website.

3.5 No nominative data identifying the user is collected through the cookies used and servers involved. This information is kept for statistical purposes only and to improve the website.

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4. Purposes of data processing

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4.1 The website collects, stores, and uses its users’ data for the following purposes in particular:

• To establish, carry out and conduct the contractual relationship with the user;

• To analyse, adapt and improve the content of the website;

• To allow the user to receive messages;

• To facilitate the availability and use of the website;

• To personalise the user’s experience on the website;

• To respond to requests for information;

• To inform users about DFC’s activities such as events, campaigns, and initiatives;

• To inform users about any changes on the website and its features;

• For any other legitimate purpose.

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5. Rights of the person concerned

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5.1 In compliance with the regulations on the processing of personal data, the user has the following rights:

• The right to be informed about the purposes of the processing and the identity of the data controller;

• The right of access and verification of data;

• The right of objection to the use of their data;

• The right of cancellation and/or modification of their personal data;

• The right of limitation of processing;

• The right of transferability of their data.

5.2 The user may, at any time, request access to their personal data, verify them, transfer them, and, in some cases, as mentioned above, limit their processing and rectify them, by writing to wedriveforcharity@gmail.com or the postal address: Place Eugène Flagey 21, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium.

5.3 The user may also request rectification or deletion of all their personal data, except such data that DFC is legally obliged to keep, by sending a written request, accompanied by a copy of their identity card or passport, to the data controller at the addresses mentioned in 5.2.

5.4 DFC will take the necessary measures to satisfy such requests as soon as possible.

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6. Duration of data storage

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6.1 DFC will keep the personal data of its users for the duration necessary to achieve the objectives pursued (see under 4).

6.2 DFC may also continue to keep personal data concerning the de-registered user to comply with applicable laws or respond to queries or complaints.

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7. Complaint to the supervisory authority​

 

The user is informed that they have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Commission for the Protection of Privacy.

 

8. Security

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8.1 DFC has taken the appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security commensurate with the risk.

8.2 Employees of DFC who have access to these data are subject to a strict confidentiality obligation.

8.3 Users undertake not to commit acts that may be contrary to this policy, the terms, the cookie policy or, in general, the law.

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9. Communication to third parties

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9.1 DFC treats personal data as confidential information and will not communicate them to third parties, except under the conditions specified in the policy or as required by law.

9.2 DFC may communicate personal data to third parties for the performance of a contract with its users, ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place.

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10. Transfer of data to a non-EU country or company

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DFC will only transfer data to a non-EU country or company that ensures adequate protection or within the limits permitted by applicable law.

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11. Direct marketing

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11.1 Personal data will not be used for direct marketing purposes unless the user has expressly consented.

11.2 Users may opt out of direct marketing at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in DFC emails or contacting wedriveforcharity@gmail.com.

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12. Minors

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12.1 Persons under the age of 18 and persons who do not have full legal capacity are not permitted to use the website. DFC asks them not to provide their personal data.

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13. Changes to and updates of the policy

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13.1 DFC may modify and adapt the policy to comply with new legislation or regulations, and users will be informed via the website or email.

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14. Validity of the contractual clauses

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14.1 Failure of DFC to invoke a provision of this policy may not be interpreted as a waiver to subsequently make use of its rights under the said provision.

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15. Applicable law and competent court

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15.1 The validity, interpretation and implementation of the policy are subject to Belgian law.

15.2 In the event of a dispute, the courts and tribunals of Brussels have exclusive jurisdiction.

15.3 Before judicial resolution, the user and DFC undertake to attempt to resolve disputes amicably.

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16. Final note

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16.1 DFC bases its data rationale on the notion of legitimate interest in the sense of the GDPR.

16.2 DFC users and stakeholders have a legitimate interest in receiving information about DFC’s activities to support charitable initiatives.