Last Updated: 08/02/2025
DAMA Malta Valletta (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a registered voluntary organisation with the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector. We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
DAMA Malta Valletta
Email: info@dama.mt
2. What Data We Collect
The organisation may collect personal information from you through user-submitted forms. All personal information you submit to us through this website is collected, processed and retained by the organisation for processing and marketing purposes.
We do not collect personal data through any other means. However, our website may collect technical information related to your browsing session, such as IP addresses, browser type, and access timestamps. This technical data is used solely for security purposes and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process your personal data for the purpose of marketing DAMA Malta Valletta within the scope of our organisation’s mission.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you provide your personal information voluntarily (e.g., by signing up for newsletters or communications).
- Legitimate Interest: To promote our organisation and its activities in accordance with our mission.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at info@dama.mt.
5. Data Transfers & Hosting
Your personal data is stored on servers hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS), located in the United States. AWS complies with GDPR requirements through the AWS Data Processing Addendum, which you can review here: AWS DPA.
By using our website and providing your personal data, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your data outside the European Union.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an individual within the EU, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restriction: You can request to limit the processing of your data.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data for marketing purposes.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@dama.mt.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted.
8. Third-Party Data Processors
We use Amazon Web Services (AWS) for data hosting. We ensure that AWS complies with GDPR regulations through their Data Processing Addendum.
9. Security Measures
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.
10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track website usage and improve performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and promotional campaigns.
For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
11. How to Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@dama.mt
12. Changes to this Privacy 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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.