Privacy policy
Last updated: November 2025
At Moldova and Beyond, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
By using our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Moldova and Beyond
Email: info@moldovaandbeyond.org
We are a charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities in Moldova and the surrounding region.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
Name
Email address
Postal address
Phone number
Donation details
Messages sent through contact forms
Newsletter sign-ups
b. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages viewed and time spent on the website
Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy)
c. Donation Information
If you make a donation, we may collect:
Contact details
Donation amount and frequency
Gift Aid preferences
Payment details are processed securely by our third-party payment providers and are not stored by us.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process donations and Gift Aid
Respond to enquiries
Provide updates if you subscribe to our newsletter
Improve our website and user experience
Keep financial and legal records as required
Ensure the security and functioning of our site
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your data under one of the following legal bases:
Your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up)
Performance of a contract (e.g., processing a donation)
Legal obligation (e.g., Gift Aid records)
Legitimate interests (e.g., improving website functionality)
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your data only with:
Trusted service providers (e.g., donation platforms, email newsletter tools)
IT or website support services
Legal or regulatory bodies if required by law
All providers we use must comply with data protection regulations.
6. Data Storage & Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.
Your data may be stored on secure servers within the UK or EU. If transferred outside these areas, we ensure it is protected under acceptable legal safeguards.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary:
Donation and Gift Aid records: up to 7 years
Email newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
General enquiries: up to 12 months
8. Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to certain types of processing
Request a copy of your data (data portability)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
info@moldovaandbeyond.org
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their policies.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, please contact us at: