Privacy Policy – Project Rescue Ocean

Last updated: 15/05/2025

This Privacy Policy aims to inform users of the website www.projectrescueocean.org (hereinafter “the Website”) about how their personal data is collected, used, protected, and what their rights are in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU Regulation 2016/679) and the amended French Data Protection Act.

1. Data Controller

  • PROJECT RESCUE OCEAN
  • Non-profit Association under French Law 1901
  • 132, rue Pierre Simon marquis de la place, 34500 Béziers, France
  • Email: contact@projectrescueocean.org

2. Data Collected

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if applicable)
  • Postal address (for donations, shipments, etc.)
  • Payment information (via our secure service provider)
  • IP address and browsing data (via cookies, see section 7)

3. Purpose of Data Processing

  • Management of donations and issuance of tax receipts
  • Registration for field activities (Cleanups, Rescue Academy, volunteering)
  • Sending newsletters and communications
  • Responding to requests via contact forms
  • Improving Website navigation

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Your consent (forms, newsletter, cookies)
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., donations, registrations)
  • Our legitimate interest in promoting our civic actions

5. Data Recipients

Personal data is exclusively processed by Project Rescue Ocean and its technical service providers (hosting provider, payment processor, email tools), all GDPR-compliant. No data is sold or transferred to third parties.

6. Data Retention Period

  • Prospects: 3 years from the last contact.
  • Donors: 6 years for donation-related data (legal requirement).
  • Cookies: 13 months for audience measurement cookies.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve navigation
  • Measure audience (Google Analytics, Matomo…)
  • Enable sharing on social networks

A consent banner appears on your first visit to accept or reject cookies. You can change your preferences at any time in your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement all necessary technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights:

  • Right of access, rectification, and deletion
  • Right to object or restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@projectrescueocean.org. You may also file a complaint with the CNIL.

10. Changes to the Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time. We encourage you to review it regularly.

Project Rescue Ocean is committed to full transparency regarding the use of your data. Thank you for your trust and civic engagement!