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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your data.

1. Introduction

Balkan Youth Activism (BYA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

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

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Organization or institution details
  • Information provided in contact forms or applications
  • Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website addresses

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To respond to your inquiries and requests
  • To process applications for programs and opportunities
  • To send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you have given us clear permission to process your data
  • Contract: When processing is necessary for a contract with you
  • Legal Obligation: When we are required to process data by law
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided your rights do not override those interests

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating our website
  • When required by law or to protect our rights
  • In connection with a business transfer or merger
  • With project partners when necessary for program implementation (with your consent)

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure server infrastructure
  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

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

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Resolving disputes
  • Enforcing our agreements

When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Third-Party Links

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

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. 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.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: balkanyouthactivism@gmail.com

Address: Korca, Albania

Data Protection Officer: balkanyouthactivism@gmail.com

Last updated: February 2026