Privacy Policy of The Salvation Army, Bulgaria
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) provides details on how we—The Salvation Army, Bulgaria (“We,” “Our”) – collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website https://armiyatanaspasenieto.org/ and its associated websites. By providing your personal information or using our website, you confirm your consent to the terms outlined in this Policy.
We reserve the right to amend this Policy at any time (see Section 9).
This Policy is developed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
By providing your data, you confirm that you are over 13 years old.
1. Scope of the Policy
This Policy applies to visitors of The Salvation Army Bulgaria’s website who access information, interact with our content, and share it on social media. Please note that social media platforms have their own privacy policies.
2. Purpose of Data Collection and Processing
We collect and process only the necessary personal data required for our activities, including providing assistance, managing donations, organizing events, processing requests, recruiting volunteers, and implementing programs.
We collect the following categories of personal data:
Identification data (Name, postal and email address, phone number);
Professional data (CV, cover letter);
Contact data (Correspondence, date and time of submitted messages);
Website usage data (cookies, page visits, session details—see our Cookie Policy).
3. How We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data through the following methods:
Direct Contact:
Completing forms on our website;
Contacting us via phone, email, or other channels;
Participating in our activities or requesting assistance.
Automatic Data Collection:
We may use Google Analytics (GA) to analyze website traffic and user behavior. This includes:
Demographic data (age, gender, language, country);
Technical data (device, operating system, browser);
Interest data (content category preferences);
Behavioral data (visit frequency, time spent on website, number of pages viewed).
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ and at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html.
You can learn about Google Analytics at https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/.
We may use Facebook Pixel to track website interactions and improve ad targeting. This includes:
Demographic data (age, gender, location);
Technical data (device type, operating system, browser);
Behavioral data (actions on the site, such as purchases, form submissions, or page views);
Interest data (preferences derived from ad and content interactions);
Engagement data (visit frequency, interactions with specific content or ads).
The data protection guideline published by Facebook, which is available at https://facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by Facebook. In addition, it is explained there what setting options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. In addition, different configuration options are made available to allow the elimination of data transmission to Facebook. These applications may be used by the data subject to eliminate a data transmission to Facebook.
Automated Decision-Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Data Protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Only authorized personnel have access to necessary data for operational purposes.
Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to secure confidential data transmission, such as your messages. When the browser’s address bar displays “https://,” an encrypted connection is active, ensuring data security from third-party access.
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to confirmation: You may ask if we process your personal data.
Right of access: You may request details about how your personal data is processed.
Right to rectification: You may correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”): You may request the deletion of personal data when it is no longer necessary.
Right to restrict processing: You may limit data processing under certain circumstances.
Right to data portability: You may request your data in a readable format for transfer to another provider.
Right to object: You may object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. Requests should be sent to: info@armiyatanaspasenieto.org
6. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. When accessing third-party websites or social media platforms, please review their respective privacy policies, as we are not responsible for their data processing practices.
7. Donations
Donations to The Salvation Army Bulgaria are processed through secure payment platforms (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). These platforms have their own privacy policies, which you should review before making a donation.
8. Email Campaigns
We may use email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp) for communication with our audience. By subscribing to our newsletters, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms of Use, Cookie Policy, and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link provided in our emails.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy in response to technological advancements or legal changes. The latest version will always be available on our website.
10. Data Protection Officer
The Salvation Army Bulgaria
Religious Institution
UIC: 177368083
Sofia, Alexander Gerov Str., Entrance A, No. 15, Floor 2
Data Protection Officer: Edward Lebedev
Address: 1618 Sofia, Ovcha Kupel District, 1 “683-ta” Str.
Email: info@armiyatanaspasenieto.org
Website: https://armiyatanaspasenieto.org/
11. Supervisory Authority
Commission for Personal Data Protection
Address: 1592 Sofia, 2 Prof. Tsvetan Lazarov Blvd.
GPS Coordinates: N 42.668839, E 23.377495
Email: kzld@cpdp.bg
Website: www.cpdp.bg
Last updated: 21.02.2025
