Privacy Policy
Angelus Foundation International
Privacy Policy & GDPR
Last updated: April 2026
1. Who We Are
Angelus Foundation International is operated by Angelus – Cahaya Anak, a non-profit organization registered in the Slovak Republic.
Website: https://www.angelus-foundation.org
Contact: info@angelus-foundation.org
We are committed to protecting your personal data with dignity, responsibility, and full transparency. We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
• Name
• Email address
• Information submitted via contact forms
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Cookies and usage data
We only collect data that is necessary to operate our website, respond to inquiries, and fulfill our mission. We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and consented to.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
• To respond to your messages or inquiries
• To administer and secure the website
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect against fraud, spam, or misuse
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where the GDPR applies, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interest (e.g., website security, communication)
5. Donations and Third-Party Payment Platforms
Angelus Foundation International does not directly collect or store any payment data. Donations are processed exclusively through third-party platforms that operate under their own privacy policies and security standards.
These platforms may include:
• Wise (wise.com) — used for international bank transfers and multi-currency accounts
• Goodstack — used for charitable donation processing
• Stripe (stripe.com) — used for card payment processing
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these platforms before making a donation. Angelus Foundation International is not responsible for the data practices of third-party payment providers.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for basic functionality, security, user session management, and analytics. A cookie consent banner is displayed to all visitors, allowing you to accept or adjust your cookie preferences.
You may control or disable cookies at any time through:
• The cookie consent banner on our website
• Your browser settings
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
6.1 Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, including:
• IP address (anonymized where applicable)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
We use Google Analytics solely to improve website performance and user experience. We do not use it for profiling, automated decision-making, or advertising purposes.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
• Adjusting your cookie preferences via our cookie banner
• Using browser settings to block cookies
• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7. Embedded Content
Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos or maps). Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited the third-party website directly. Those services may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions according to their own privacy policies.
8. Data Sharing
We may share data only with:
• Technical service providers (hosting, email services)
• Spam detection and security services
• Legal authorities where required by applicable law
We do not share personal data for marketing or commercial purposes.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
• Contact form data: retained as long as needed to respond or maintain records
• Analytics data: subject to Google Analytics retention settings
• Administrative data: as required by Slovak and EU law
10. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, you have the right to:
• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Request restriction of processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at: info@angelus-foundation.org
We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with GDPR requirements.
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our server.
12. International Data Transfers
As we use services such as Google Analytics and third-party payment platforms, some data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy if required by law or operational changes. The date of the latest update is displayed at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Angelus Foundation International
Operated by Angelus – Cahaya Anak, non-profit organization, Slovak Republic
Email: info@angelus-foundation.org
Website: https://www.angelus-foundation.org