Privacy policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Introduction

The FAHU Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), regarding any personal information we may collect about you through our website at www.fahufonden.dk and in connection with our foundation activities.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, telephone number, postal address
  • Professional Information: Organization name, position, professional background
  • Project Information: Details about savings group projects, funding requests, partnership proposals
  • Communication Records: Correspondence, meeting notes, reports, and other communications related to our foundation activities

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically collect:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, referring websites
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate Interests: To evaluate partnership opportunities, manage grant applications, and advance our foundation's charitable objectives
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under partnership agreements and grant arrangements
  • Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Foundation Operations

  • Evaluating and managing partnership opportunities and grant applications
  • Conducting due diligence on potential partners and projects
  • Communicating with partners, grantees, and stakeholders
  • Managing and monitoring funded projects and initiatives

Knowledge Sharing and Research

  • Publishing anonymized case studies and best practices
  • Contributing to research on savings group methodologies
  • Sharing lessons learned with the broader development community

Website and Communications

  • Maintaining and improving our website functionality
  • Sending newsletters and updates about our activities
  • Responding to inquiries and providing information about our work

Compliance and Legal Requirements

  • Meeting regulatory and legal obligations
  • Maintaining records for audit and accountability purposes
  • Protecting our legal rights and interests

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

Service Providers

Third-party service providers who assist with our operations, including:

  • IT service providers and website hosting companies
  • Financial services providers and auditors
  • Professional advisors (lawyers, consultants)

Partners and Grantees

Organizations we work with in connection with savings group projects, including:

  • Partner NGOs and implementing organizations
  • Other foundations and donors involved in collaborative projects
  • Research institutions and academic partners

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes or government requests
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Investigate potential violations of our policies

International Data Transfers

As a foundation working globally, we may transfer your personal information to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Other appropriate and suitable safeguards under applicable data protection law

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access, use, or disclosure
  • Accidental loss or destruction
  • Alteration or damage

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any material data breaches as required by law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

  • Active Projects: Throughout the duration of funded projects and partnerships
  • Completed Projects: For a reasonable period following project completion for evaluation and reporting purposes
  • Legal Requirements: As required by applicable laws and regulations
  • Legitimate Interests: To maintain institutional knowledge and inform future decision-making

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access and Portability

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you
  • Receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format

Correction and Updates

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
  • Update your contact information and preferences

Deletion and Restriction

  • Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
  • Request restriction of processing in specific situations

Objection and Withdrawal

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Opt out of marketing communications

Complaints

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have violated data protection laws

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable website functionality
  • Analyze website usage and performance
  • Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any updates on our website and indicate the date of the last revision. For material changes, we may provide additional notice or seek your consent as required by law.

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

FAHU Foundation
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Website: www.fahufonden.dk
Address: FAHU Fonden,  Arboretvej 2,  DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark

For complaints or concerns about our data processing practices, you may also contact the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet) or your local data protection authority.