1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:

Naturfreundejugend Internationale z.s. (IYNF)
Association under Austrian law (Verein)
Viktoragasse 6/1, 1150 Vienna, Austria
Email: iynf@iynf.org

Where relevant for specific activities, data may also be processed by:

Naturfreundejugend Internationale z.s. (IYNF), z. s.
Registered association under Czech law
Senovážné náměstí 24, 110 00 Prague, Czech Republic

2. General Principles

IYNF processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national data protection laws. Personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and only for specified and legitimate purposes.

IYNF does not sell or commercially exploit personal data.

3. Data Collected and Purpose of Processing

a) Contact forms and email enquiries

When you contact IYNF via the contact form or by email, we may collect:

• name,
• email address,
• any information you voluntarily provide in your message.

This data is processed solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and related communication.

Legal basis: consent and legitimate interest.

b) Newsletter subscription (Mailchimp)

When you subscribe to our newsletter via Mailchimp, we collect:

• email address,
• optionally name or other information you choose to provide.

The data is used exclusively for sending newsletters and organisational updates. Mailchimp acts as a data processor on behalf of IYNF.

You may unsubscribe at any time via the link provided in each newsletter.

Legal basis: consent.

c) Forms via Microsoft Forms

IYNF may use Microsoft Forms for registrations, surveys, or feedback related to activities and projects. The data collected depends on the specific form and is clearly indicated at the time of submission.

Microsoft acts as a data processor. Data is used only for the stated purpose of the respective form.

Legal basis: consent or contractual necessity, depending on the context.

d) Donations via PayPal

Donations made via the PayPal button are processed directly by PayPal. IYNF does not collect or store your payment details.

PayPal may process personal data in accordance with its own privacy policy and may transfer data outside the EU under appropriate safeguards.

Legal basis: contractual necessity.

e) Links to Google Maps

This website may contain links to Google Maps to display locations. When you click on such a link, data may be processed by Google in accordance with its privacy policy.

IYNF has no control over the data processing carried out by Google.

f) Social media links

This website contains links to social media platforms. Clicking on these links may result in data being processed by the respective platform.

IYNF does not control the data processing practices of these platforms. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for further information.

4. Cookies and Tracking

This website uses only technically necessary cookies unless otherwise stated. No tracking cookies are set without user consent.

If analytics tools are used, this will be clearly indicated via a cookie banner or consent mechanism.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected:

• enquiries are retained for the duration of the communication,
• newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe,
• project-related data is retained in line with reporting and legal obligations.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

Personal data is shared only when necessary and only with trusted service providers acting as data processors (e.g. Mailchimp, Microsoft, PayPal, hosting providers).

Where data is transferred outside the European Union, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with GDPR requirements.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• access your personal data,
• request rectification of inaccurate data,
• request deletion of your data,
• restrict processing,
• object to processing,
• withdraw consent at any time.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

8. Contact for Data Protection Matters

For questions regarding data protection or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Email: iynf@iynf.org

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or organisational changes. The current version published on this website always applies.