Last updated: 01/03/2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Stowarzyszenie “Sanktuarium Zwierząt”, operating the website animalsanctuary.pl, collects, uses, and protects your personal data.
1. Data Controller
The data controller is:
Stowarzyszenie “Sanktuarium Zwierząt”
Kazimierza Cepurskiego 8
63-900 Rawicz
Poland
Phone: +48 576 546 500
Email (EN): [email protected]
Email (PL): [email protected]
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
a) Contact Forms
When you contact us through our website, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Message content
- IP address (automatically collected)
b) Donations
When making a donation via Donorbox and Stripe, we may receive:
- Name
- Email address
- Donation amount
- Transaction confirmation details
Payment details (such as card numbers) are processed securely by Stripe and are not stored on our servers.
c) Website Usage Data
Our website may automatically collect technical data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
This data is used for security and technical maintenance purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data based on:
- Your consent (e.g., submitting a contact form)
- Performance of a donation transaction
- Our legitimate interest (e.g., responding to inquiries, website security)
- Legal obligations (e.g., accounting records)
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Process donations
- Maintain accounting records
- Improve website functionality
- Ensure website security
We do not sell your personal data.
5. Data Sharing
We may share data with:
- Donorbox (donation processing)
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Our hosting provider
- IT service providers
These entities process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Contact inquiries: as needed to resolve the matter
- Donation records: as required by accounting and tax law
- Technical logs: for security purposes
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct your data
- Delete your data (where legally permitted)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Polish data protection authority (UODO)
To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]
8. Cookies
Our website may use essential cookies necessary for website functionality and security.
If analytics tools are used, cookies may also collect anonymous usage data.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be published on this page.