Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

L & G Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services.

We are a registered Belgian private foundation (Enterprise Number: 0899.387.265, VAT: BE0899387265) located at Prins Filiplaan 38, 8300 Knokke-Heist, Belgium. We comply with the Belgian Data Protection Act of July 30, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, and all applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Mailing address
• Communication preferences
• Any information you voluntarily provide when contacting us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
• To process donations and manage donor relationships
• To send newsletters and updates about our activities (with your consent)
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To maintain accurate records for governance and reporting purposes

4. Legal Basis for Processing

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

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes
• Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract
• Legal obligation: When we need to comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and conducting our activities (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of L & G Foundation, our stakeholders, or the public

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 2 years. Donor records may be retained for up to 7 years for accounting and legal compliance purposes.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and Belgian data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing: You can request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at wiliamgrog@gmail.com.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Essential cookies required for website functionality cannot be disabled.

10. 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 read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

As a Belgian foundation, we primarily process data within the European Economic Area (EEA). If any data transfer occurs outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: