Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Surfrider Foundation Europe (SFE) collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Information You Provide: We collect information you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, make a donation, or participate in our programs and activities.
  • Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect this information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our website and services.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To send you newsletters, updates, and other communications about our programs, activities, and events.
  • To process donations and provide donation receipts.
  • To analyze website usage and trends.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
  • Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates, but only if they adhere to privacy practices at least as protective as those described in this Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to personalize your experience, analyze website traffic, and target our advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer (SSL) technology. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we securely delete or destroy it.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
  • Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.

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

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on our website and update the effective date above. Your continued use of our website after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

11. Association ID

Association ID: W641001317