Privacy Policy

ASOCIAȚIA CREȘTINĂ DE CARITATE BETHANIA A.O.
Website: bethania.md
Email: bethania.info@gmail.com
Phone: (+373) 2653-3430

1. General Information

This Privacy Policy explains how ASOCIAȚIA CREȘTINĂ DE CARITATE BETHANIA A.O. (hereinafter “the Organization”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use the website bethania.md.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with:

  • Applicable laws of the Republic of Moldova
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

ASOCIAȚIA CREȘTINĂ DE CARITATE BETHANIA A.O.
IDNO: 1011620002249
Legal Address: R-UL ANENII NOI, S. Țînțăreni, str. Ștefan cel Mare 13, Republic of Moldova
Email: bethania.info@gmail.com
Phone: (+373) 2653-3430

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

3.1 Information You Provide

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Donation details

3.2 Payment Information

Payment data (card details, PayPal, bank transfers, MIA transfers) is processed securely by third-party payment providers.
We do not store full payment card details.

3.3 Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Website usage data (cookies, analytics)

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process donations
  • To communicate with donors
  • To provide updates about our activities (only if consent is given)
  • To comply with legal and accounting obligations
  • To improve website functionality and user experience

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter or updates)
  • Performance of a transaction (donations)
  • Legal obligations (accounting, reporting)
  • Legitimate interests (website improvement, fraud prevention)

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Payment service providers (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, banks, MIA system)
  • IT and hosting providers
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Donation and financial records: as required by law
  • Communication data: until no longer necessary or upon request

8. Your Rights

Under applicable law (including GDPR where applicable), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: bethania.info@gmail.com

9. Cookies and Tracking

The website may use cookies to:

  • Ensure proper functionality
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Disclosure

However, no online system is completely secure.

11. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the Republic of Moldova or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable laws.

12. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services (e.g., PayPal, payment processors, analytics tools).
These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data: