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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The protection of your personal data is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Austrian Data Protection Act (DSG).

This policy applies to our Christian non-governmental organization (NGO), its website, and all events organized by us.
 

2. Data Controller

Organization Name: Lighthouse Europe
Address: To be determined (registration in progress)
Email: contact@lighthouse-europe.org
 

3. Collection of Personal Data

We process personal data only when it is necessary and lawful. This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Event registration details

  • Communication preferences

  • Photo and video recordings (at events)

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type)

Data is collected when you:

  • Register for events

  • Contact us via email or forms

  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates

  • Participate in our events

  • Visit our website
     

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Planning, organization, and administration of events

  • Communication related to events and NGO activities

  • Community and informational communication

  • Documentation and public relations of our NGO

  • Website security and functionality

  • Fulfillment of legal obligations
     

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract (e.g. event participation)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests (organizational communication, public relations, security)

Sensitive data related to religious beliefs is processed only if voluntarily provided and only with explicit consent.
 

6. Event Registration and Participation

When you register for an event, your data will be used exclusively for event-related organization and communication.
Participant data will not be shared with third parties unless required for event execution or due to legal obligations.

7. Cookies

During our events, photos and videos may be taken for the purposes of:

  • Documentation of the event

  • Public relations and communication

  • Publication on our website, social media, and printed materials

The legal basis for this processing is:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), and/or

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) in documenting and promoting our NGO activities.

Participants are informed about photo and video recordings before or during the event.
If you do not wish to appear in photos or videos, you may inform us at any time on-site or via email.

You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
 

8. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or to comply with legal requirements.
Event-related data is generally deleted after the event unless further consent has been given.
 

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience. You can restrict or disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.
 

10. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade personal data.
Data may be shared with trusted service providers (e.g. hosting or email providers) only when required and under GDPR-compliant agreements.
 

11. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectification of inaccurate data

  • Deletion of your data

  • Restriction of processing

  • Data portability

  • Objection to processing

  • Withdrawal of consent at any time

Requests can be sent to the contact details above.

12. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority:
 

Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde)
Barichgasse 40–42
1030 Vienna, Austria
Website: https://www.dsb.gv.at
 

13. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
 

14. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or organizational changes. The current version is always available on our website.

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15. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: contact@lighthouse-europe.org

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