‍2wheels4purpose is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data.

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1. Data We Collect

When you interact with our website, forms, or donation tools, we may collect:

• Identification data (e.g., name, surname)
• Contact data (e.g., email, phone, address)
• Donation or sponsorship details (e.g., chosen project, amount, payment method)
• Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, cookies) for website functionality and analytics

We only collect the minimum necessary data for the purposes described below.

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2. Purpose of Processing

Your personal data is used exclusively to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests submitted through our forms
• Manage donations, sponsorships, and acknowledgements
• Maintain records for legal and accounting obligations
• Provide updates on our activities if you have opted in to receive them
• Improve our website and services through anonymous analytics

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you submit a form or donation, you consent to the processing of your personal data for that purpose.
• Legal obligation: Certain financial and tax records must be retained as required by law.
• Legitimate interest: To ensure the smooth operation of our foundation and maintain supporter relationships.
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4. Data Sharing

Your data will never be sold. It may be shared only with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., secure payment processors, IT hosting)
• Regulatory or tax authorities, where legally required

All partners are contractually bound to respect GDPR obligations.

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5. Data Retention

• Contact and inquiry data: retained for a maximum of 2 years after last interaction
• Donation/sponsorship records: retained for up to 10 years to comply with legal requirements
• Technical data (cookies/analytics): retained according to our Cookie Policy

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6. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (except where retention is legally required)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority

Requests can be made at: datacontroller@2wheels4purpose.com

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7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. This includes encrypted transmission (HTTPS), secure storage, and limited access to authorized personnel only.

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8. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

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9. Contact

For any questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us using: datacontroller@2wheels4purpose.com

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