• Privacy policy

Privacy policy

1. Controller

Responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:

Global Nature Fund (GNF)
International Foundation for Environment and Nature
Fritz-Reichle-Ring 4
78315 Radolfzell, Germany
Tel.: +49 7732 9995 80 / – 85
Fax: +49 7732 9995 88
E-mail: info@globalnature.org
Website: www.globalnature.org

2. General Information

This privacy policy applies to all websites under globalnature.org, including all subpages. The website has a modular structure: individual services can be deactivated via cookie banners or frontend settings. If a service is deactivated, no data processing for that service takes place.

3. Hosting by Raidboxes

Our website is hosted by Raidboxes (Raidboxes GmbH, Hafenstraße 32, 48153 Münster). This involves technically necessary server log files, including IP address, browser type, date, and time of access. We have concluded a data processing agreement with Raidboxes in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

4. Cookies & Consent Management — Borlabs Cookie

We use Borlabs Cookie to obtain GDPR-compliant consent for cookies and external services. Upon their first visit, users can choose which categories are activated (e.g., statistics, marketing, external media). Without consent, only technically necessary cookies are set.

5. Contact

When contacting us by email, form, or phone, we store the provided data to process the inquiry. Legal bases: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b and f GDPR.

6. Newsletter — MailPoet

For our newsletter, we use MailPoet (Automattic Inc.). Stored data:

  • E-mail address
  • Name (optional)
  • IP address & time of registration (double opt-in)
  • Statistical data such as opens & clicks

Data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Unsubscription is possible at any time. MailPoet processes data, among other places, in the USA based on standard contractual clauses.

7. Web Analytics — Google Analytics

If you have consented, we use Google Analytics including IP anonymization. Collected data includes:

  • shortened IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Referrer
  • User interactions (page views, clicks)

Google also processes data in the USA. The legal basis is your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

8. Multilingualism — WPML

WPML uses cookies to store selected language settings. WPML does not share any personal data with third parties. Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

9. File Downloads — WordPress Download Manager

When downloading files, we collect technical data (IP address, time, requested file). For form inquiries, additional information may be stored.

10. FundraisingBox (fundraisingbox.com)

For online donations, we use the FundraisingBox from Wikando GmbH. When using the donation form, the following are processed:

  • Name, address, email
  • Donation amount & payment data
  • IP address & technical information

FundraisingBox may work with payment service providers such as PayPal or credit card providers.
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO (Vertragsdurchführung) und Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO (Einwilligung).

11. Embedded Videos — YouTube

We embed YouTube videos. These are loaded only after your consent. When played, data (IP, device info, cookies) is transferred to Google. Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

12. Social Media Plugins / Embeds

Social media services are loaded only after activation via the cookie banner. Data such as IP address, browser information, cookies, and interaction data may be transferred.

12.1 Facebook

Operator: Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. Data may be transferred to the USA (SCC basis).

12.2 Instagram

When loading an Instagram feed or individual posts, data is transferred to Meta.

12.3 LinkedIn

LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company processes technical data upon activation and uses analytics and marketing cookies.

13. Divi Theme & WordPress

WordPress and the Divi Theme process technically necessary data (security routines, scripts, theme elements). This is required for the provision of the website.

14. Storage Duration

We store personal data only as long as it is necessary for the purpose or as long as statutory retention periods exist.

15. Your Rights

  • Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7 GDPR)

16. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures (including SSL/TLS, firewall, server hardening) to protect your data.

17. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to adapt this policy in the future. The current version will be published on this page.

18. Data Protection Officer

The responsible data protection officer for the Global Nature Fund is
Niklas Hanitsch, secjur GmbH,
Falkensteiner Ufer 40,
22587 Hamburg,
E-mail: dsb@secjur.com