1. Introduction
The International Center for the Protection of Human Rights and Democracy (Centrul Internațional pentru Protecția Drepturilor Omului și Democrației – ICPHRD), headquartered at Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains:
• What personal data we collect
• How we use it
• Your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679
By using our website [www.cadod.eu], you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
Email: contact@cadod.eu
2. What Personal Data We Collect
ICPHRD collects personal data to provide services, process inquiries, and improve user experience. The following categories of personal data may be collected:
2.1. Information You Provide Directly
• Identity Data: Full name, title, organization (if applicable)
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address
• Financial Data: Payment details (only for donations, processed securely by third parties)
• Message Data: Communications through our contact forms or email
2.2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, interactions with the website
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: More details in Section 7
2.3. Data Related to Donations
If you donate via our website, your payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). ICPHRD does not store credit card or bank details.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process personal data strictly for the following lawful purposes:
3.1. Contractual & Legitimate Interests
• Responding to inquiries and requests
• Processing donations and issuing receipts
• Allowing event registrations
3.2. Legal Obligations
• Compliance with financial and tax regulations
• Ensuring data security and fraud prevention
3.3. Consent-Based Processing
• Sending newsletters and updates (only if you opt-in)
• Conducting surveys and research (with your consent)
Your data will not be used for marketing or commercial purposes without explicit consent.
4. Data Retention Policy
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
• Contact inquiries: 12 months after resolution
• Donor information: 7 years (for legal and financial compliance)
• Website usage data: 24 months (for analytics and security)
After the retention period, data is securely deleted.
5. Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
• Data Encryption (SSL/TLS)
• Restricted Access (only authorized personnel)
• Regular Security Audits
6. Third-Party Data Sharing
ICPHRD does not sell, rent, or trade personal data. However, we may share data with trusted third parties in the following cases:
• Payment Processors (PayPal, Stripe) → For processing donations
• IT & Hosting Providers → To maintain website functionality
• Legal Authorities → If required by law
All third-party partners comply with GDPR regulations.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience.
7.1. Types of Cookies We Use
• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
You can adjust cookie settings anytime in your browser.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679:
• Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification – Correct any inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restriction – Limit how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability – Obtain your data in a structured format
• Right to Object – Oppose data processing for certain uses
To exercise these rights, email us at contact@cadod.eu with the subject “GDPR Data Request”.
If you believe your rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with the National Center for Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Moldova or your local EU Data Protection Authority.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
ICPHRD may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates will be communicated via email (if applicable).
Last Updated: [21.04.2025]
10. Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Centrul Internațional pentru Protecția Drepturilor Omului și Democrației (ICPHRD)
International Center for the Protection of Human Rights and Democracy
Chișinău, Republica Moldova
Email: contact@cadod.eu
