Life Below Water is committed to protecting your privacy. We work to promote education and environmental sustainability, and we value the trust our supporters, volunteers, students, and partners place in us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information: Life Below Water
  E-mail: info@lifebelowwater.org
  Phone number: 0031-611014866
  Postal address: Hazewind 28, 1273 HH Huizen, the Netherlanfd
• Educational information: university of applied sciences en een universiteit als university
• Donation details: transaction amount, date, and payment method (processed securely via third-party providers).
• Volunteer information: application details, availability, and areas of interest.
• Environmental program participation data: project registration, event attendance, or survey responses.
• Website usage information: IP address, browser type, and activity logs through cookies or analytics tools.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Communicate about our educational and environmental programs, campaigns, and events.
• Process donations and provide receipts or acknowledgments.
• Manage volunteer participation and training.
• Evaluate and improve our outreach, impact, and educational resources.
• Comply with legal obligations and maintain organizational records.

We will only use your data for the purposes for which it was collected.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your location, we process personal data based on:

• Your consent (e.g., receiving newsletters or program updates);
• Performance of a contract (e.g., donation processing, event participation);
• Legal obligations; or
• Legitimate interests, such as improving our programs and ensuring transparency.

 

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or trade your personal information.
We may share limited data with:

• Service providers (e.g., payment gateways, cloud storage, or communication tools) under confidentiality agreements;
• Partner institutions or schools, only where necessary for educational collaboration;
• Regulatory authorities, if required by law.

All partners and vendors are required to comply with data protection standards.

5. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for program administration, legal compliance, or donor relations. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Security Measures

We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your country’s privacy laws, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information;
• Withdraw consent for communications;
• Object to processing; or
• Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@lifebelowwater.org

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and measure visitor engagement. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Life Below Water
Email: info@lifebelowwater.org
Address: Hazewind 28, 1273 HH, Huizen, the Netherlands
Website: www.lifebelowwater.org