At POLIFA, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and process only minimal personal data—your name, email address, and organizational affiliation—for the purposes of communication, coordination, and advocacy.
1 . What We Collect and Why
We collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Organization or affiliation (if provided)
This data is used specifically to:
- Send newsletters, event invites, or campaign updates.
- Coordinate with partners and allies.
- Respond to direct inquiries.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for commercial use.
2 . Legal Basis
We process your data based on:
- Consent — e.g., when you sign up for updates.
- Legitimate Interest — e.g., working with existing partners.
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
3 . Storage and Protection
Your information is stored securely on GDPR-compliant platforms (e.g., encrypted mailing lists or cloud services) and is accessible only to authorized POLIFA team members.
We retain your data only as long as needed for the stated purposes or until you request its removal.
4 . Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access — You can request a copy of the data we hold.
- Correction/Deletion — You can request updates or permanent removal.
- Withdrawal — You can stop communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact: eeva.makinen@polifa.org
5 . Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with a new “last updated” date.