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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [05.12.2025]

This Privacy Policy explains how BudapestMemorandum ry ("we") collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with GDPR.

1. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide our services:

  • Identity & Contact: Name, Email, Country/Region.
  • Transaction Data: Donation information.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser information, cookies, and analytics data.
  • User Input: Form submissions (e.g., signatures, messages).

2. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data for specific, legitimate purposes:

  • Service Delivery: Providing donation mechanisms and certificate services.
  • Blockchain Integration: Generating on-chain records.
  • Communication: Sending confirmation emails.
  • Optimization & Safety: Improving website performance, security protection, and abuse prevention.
  • Compliance: Meeting civic-action project requirements.

Note: We do not sell personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis Under GDPR

We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent: For contact forms and non-essential cookies.
  • Contract: To fulfill certificate services you request.
  • Legal Obligation: For accounting and tax requirements.
  • Legitimate Interest: For website security and maintaining civic actions.

4. Data Storage and Retention

Where we store data:

  • EU or GDPR-compliant servers.
  • Decentralized Blockchain networks.

How long we keep it:

  • User-submitted data: Retained based on project needs.
  • Donation records: Retained for a minimum of 6 years (legal requirement).
  • On-chain records: Permanent and non-removable.

5. Data Sharing

We share data only with essential third-party service providers:

  • Payments: Stripe / PayPal
  • Email Delivery: Mailgun / SendGrid
  • Analytics: Google Analytics
  • Blockchain Networks: For proof generation and attestation.

6. GDPR Rights of Users

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Rectification (Correction)
  • Erasure (Right to be forgotten)
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent
  • File a complaint

⚠️ Important Note on Blockchain Data: Please be aware that data recorded on the blockchain (On-chain records) is immutable. It cannot be modified or deleted, even if you exercise your right to erasure. By using our blockchain features, you acknowledge this technical limitation.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Store language preferences.
  • Analyze site traffic.
  • Support donation and security systems.

You may refuse cookies via the cookie banner at any time.

8. Security Measures

We employ industry-standard security measures, including SSL/HTTPS encryption, server hardening, and security logs to protect your information.

9. Cookie Policy Statement

We use cookies for language settings, analytics, security, and essential website functions. You may accept or reject non-essential cookies via our consent manager.

Terms of Service

Last updated: [05.12.2025]

Welcome to BudapestMemorandum ry ("we", "our", "us").

By accessing or using our website budapestmemorandum.eu ("the Site"), you agree to comply with these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Nature of the Service

BudapestMemorandum ry is a non-profit civic organization registered in Finland (ID: 3572252-1). The Site provides information, public campaigns, donation mechanisms, and certificate services related to our civic projects, including Light Up Ukraine.

2. User Responsibilities

Users agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws
  • Engage in fraud or misleading activities
  • Abuse donation or certificate systems
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the Site
  • Upload harmful or illegal content

We reserve the right to restrict access for violation of these Terms.

3. Donations and Certificates

  • Donations are voluntary and non-refundable.
  • Each donation may generate a unique digital certificate and/or on-chain record.
  • These certificates are symbolic and do not represent financial or ownership rights.

4. On-chain Records

⚠️ Important Notice: Some actions may be recorded on decentralized networks (e.g., blockchain). These records are permanent and cannot be modified. By participating, you consent to this form of data storage.

5. Privacy & Data

  • Use of the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy.
  • By using the Site, you acknowledge that your data may be processed according to GDPR.

6. Third-Party Services

We use third-party tools (such as Stripe, PayPal, Google Analytics). We are not responsible for their independent terms and policies.

7. Limitations of Liability

BudapestMemorandum ry:

  • Provides services "as is"
  • Is not liable for financial losses, indirect damages, or data loss
  • Does not guarantee uninterrupted service

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

BudapestMemorandum ry
Helsinki, Finland
Email: Hello@budapestmemorandum.eu

Thank you for lighting this beam. When promises fade, your action makes the world see—citizens are still guarding trust and peace.

What you lit is more than a point on the map. It is a promise, lifted back into the light.

Thank you for your participation, your trust, and your light. This certificate belongs to you—and to everyone who still believes a promise should be kept.

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