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Privacy Policy

User Data

The Theodora von Auersperg (TvA) International Foundation (“the Foundation”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency, integrity, and care.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our Foundation.

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 
1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect personal information including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Postal address
  • Telephone number
  • Payment information (where applicable)
  • Information submitted through contact forms, membership applications, volunteer registrations, event registrations, or donation forms
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected through cookies or similar technologies.

You may also visit most areas of our website anonymously.

 
2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests.
  • Process donations, memberships, registrations, and other transactions.
  • Communicate with you regarding our programs, events, initiatives, and activities.
  • Send newsletters and updates where you have chosen to receive them.
  • Improve our website, services, and user experience.
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations.
  • Protect the security and integrity of our website and systems.

We process personal data only where there is an appropriate legal basis under applicable data protection laws.

 
3. Protection of Personal Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 
4. Sharing of Information

The Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share personal information only when necessary to:

  • process donations or payments through trusted service providers;
  • provide requested services;
  • comply with legal obligations;
  • protect the rights, safety, or security of the Foundation or others.

Where third-party service providers process personal information on our behalf, they are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and data protection standards.

 
5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance your browsing experience.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that certain features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

 
6. Your Rights

Subject to applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have the right to:

  • request access to your personal information;
  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
  • request deletion of your personal information where legally permissible;
  • request restriction of processing;
  • object to certain processing activities;
  • withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent;
  • request data portability where applicable.

You may also unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing communications at any time by following the instructions included in our communications.

 
7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites.

The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

 
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Foundation may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational developments.

The revised version will become effective upon publication on this website.

 
9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is processed, please contact us through our Contact Page.

We will make every reasonable effort to respond to your inquiry promptly.

Last updated: July 2026

 

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