Privacy Policy

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Documentation of persecution patterns: To create aggregate data about patterns of persecution affecting Afrikaners from South Africa

• Support for refugee claims: To provide information that may assist individuals in refugee applications

• Research and advocacy: To conduct research and advocacy regarding the situation of Afrikaners who have left South Africa

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide information about refugee processes

• Service improvement: To improve our website and services

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Under UK and EU data protection laws, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Your explicit consent when you voluntarily provide information through our surveys

• Our legitimate interests in documenting patterns of persecution and supporting Afrikaners seeking refugee status

• Legal obligations to which we are subject

• To protect vital interests of data subjects who may face persecution

5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We will not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

5.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information with refugee advocacy organizations, legal representatives, or government agencies with your explicit consent.

5.2 Aggregated Data

We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you personally with researchers, NGOs, and government agencies to document patterns of persecution.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5.4 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For information provided in relation to potential refugee claims, we may retain this information for up to 10 years due to the ongoing nature of such claims.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data

• Regular security assessments

• Access controls and authentication procedures

• Staff training on data protection

• Anonymous data collection options

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access: You can request copies of your personal information.

• Right to rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate information.

• Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal information.

• Right to restrict processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your information.

• Right to data portability: You can request the transfer of your information to another organization.

• Right to object: You can object to our processing of your personal information.

• Rights related to automated decision-making: You can request human intervention in automated decisions.

• Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Our operations may involve transferring your information to countries outside the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information and to comply with applicable data protection laws.

These safeguards may include:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission

• Adequacy decisions recognizing certain countries as providing adequate protection

• Binding corporate rules for transfers within a corporate group

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: ExiledAfrikaner@outlook.com