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Rare Vrienden Foundation

Last updated: 09/01/2026

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Rare Vrienden Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit rarevrienden.org or interact with our services.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

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We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Information submitted through contact forms, volunteer forms, or newsletter sign-ups

• Donation-related information (excluding payment card details)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

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2. Donations and Payments

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Donations made through this website are processed by third-party payment providers, including:

• Stripe

• PayPal

Rare Vrienden Foundation does not collect, store, or process your credit or debit card details. Payment information is handled securely by the respective payment providers and is subject to their own privacy policies and terms.

We may receive limited transaction information (such as donation amount and date) for record-keeping and reporting purposes.

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3. How We Use Your Information

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We use personal information to:

• Process donations and acknowledge support

• Respond to inquiries or requests

• Manage volunteer or partnership applications

• Share updates about our programs and impact (where consent is given)

• Improve our website, services, and communications

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

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4. Analytics and Cookies

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We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve content, usability, and outreach.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

• Browser and device type

• General location (non-precise)

This data is collected through cookies or similar technologies and does not personally identify you.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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5. Sharing of Information

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We may share personal information only when necessary:

• With service providers that support our operations (e.g. email or website services)

• When required by law or legal process

• To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of Rare Vrienden Foundation

All third parties are expected to handle information responsibly and in line with applicable data protection laws.

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6. Data Security

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We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information.

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7. Your Rights

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Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent for communications

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

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8. External Links

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Our website may contain links to external websites, including Stripe, PayPal, or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

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9. Governing Law

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This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Kenya and, where applicable, the Netherlands, in line with our organizational registration.

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10. Changes to This Policy

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

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, contact us at:

Email: info@rarevrienden.nl
Website: https://www.rarevrienden.org