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Data Protection

What is Data Protection?

Data protection is all about safeguarding individuals from the misuse of their personal information. ROLDA’s Data Protection Policy is designed to comply with the Data Protection Act, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and lawfully.

Our Commitment

ROLDA is dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of personal information entrusted to us. This policy applies to https://rolda.org and all related subdomains (“Site”), managed by ROLDA (Romanian League in Defense of Animals, Inc. DBA ROLDA USA) and its branding partners: Fundatia ROLDA in Romania, ROLDA Gatehunder fra Romania in Norway, Association ROLDA Suisse in Switzerland, Association ROLDA Sverige in Sweden, ROLDA, Inc in Australia, ROLDA UK in England and Wales, as part of the ROLDA branding and trading agreements. References to ROLDA or to “we” or “us” include all ROLDA branding partners (Fundatia ROLDA; Gatehunder fra Romania Oslo og Omegn; Association ROLDA Suisse; Association ROLDA Sverige; Romanian League in Defense of Animals, Inc DBA ROLDA USA; ROLDA, Inc; ROLDA UK) together.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

ROLDA processes personal data only when legally permitted, which includes the following grounds:

  1. Consent: When you have given explicit permission, such as agreeing to receive updates.
  2. Legitimate Interest: When necessary for ROLDA’s charitable mission, while ensuring our use does not unfairly impact your rights.
  3. Contract: When fulfilling a contract, such as a dog adoption agreement or a request for specific services.
  4. Legal Obligation: When we are legally required to use or disclose information.

ROLDA will never prioritise its interests over your rights. We are committed to using your data only in ways you would reasonably expect and in compliance with data protection regulations. We will not sell, rent, or swap your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

When We Ask for Your Consent

ROLDA will seek your consent for certain communications, such as email or phone outreach regarding our fundraising efforts. You can withdraw this consent anytime by contacting us at rolda@rolda.org.

In cases where consent is not practical, we may process personal information based on other legal grounds, ensuring strict adherence to data protection rules.

Consent

ROLDA will always ask for your consent before we communicate with you for certain purposes. For example, we will only email or phone you about our fundraising activities if we have an accurate record of your recent and freely given consent to do so.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing rolda@rolda.org

There are times when it is not practical to obtain and record consent. At those times, we will only process personal information if that processing would meet another legal ground e.g. Legitimate Interests, in which case we would only process in accordance with the law’s strict rules on legitimate interest processing.

What is Legitimate Interest?

"Legitimate Interest" allows ROLDA to use your personal information in ways that support our charitable mission, provided it does not unfairly impact your rights. For instance, we may reach out periodically to update you on our work or ways you can support us. However, we always balance these interests with your privacy rights and preferences.

Examples of Legitimate Interest:

  1. Lifetime Supporters: Those who have pledged to support ROLDA long-term, including legacy giving.
  2. Adopters: Those who have rehomed a dog, enabling us to stay in touch over the dog’s lifetime.
  3. Financial Donors: Supporters who contribute financially, allowing us to remain connected for a reasonable period (up to 6½ years after the last donation).
  4. General Inquiries: Individuals expressing interest in ROLDA’s work; their information is retained for up to two years.

Managing Your Communication Preferences

Our goal is to keep you informed without overwhelming you. If you wish to modify or stop communications, you may update your preferences by emailing rolda@rolda.org.

Other Legitimate Uses of Your Data:

  1. Providing personalised services and improving communication.
  2. Enhancing security on our website and systems.
  3. Preventing fraud.
  4. Processing donations and fulfilling online orders.
  5. Analysing preferences to ensure relevant communications.

If at any time you wish us to stop processing your data under these grounds, please email rolda@rolda.org.

Jurisdiction and Contact Information

ROLDA’s data protection policy is governed by United States laws. Any disputes related to privacy on this site fall under the jurisdiction of U.S. courts.

Contact Our Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer: Elena Daniela Costin
Address: PO Box 4674, Crofton MD 21114, USA
Email: rolda@rolda.org
Phone: +1 410-353-5505 (US) or +4 0748903612 (Romania)