Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Effective Date: December 6, 2025

Visoko Darvo (Reg. No. 208599123) is a non-governmental organization committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act, and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect data to support our educational mission and improve our website.

  • Personal Data: When you submit forms (e.g., Contact, Newsletter Subscription, Grant Applications), we collect personally identifiable information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and phone number.

  • Technical Data: We collect information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system.

  • Minors: If we collect data from minors for educational programs, we do so with strict adherence to child safety laws (see Section 6).

2. Educational Competitions, Grants & Giveaways

If you participate in our educational contests, scholarship programs, or giveaways:

  • Data Usage: We collect your contact details solely to administer the event and notify winners.

  • Publicity: We will not publish the names or entries of winners (especially minors) without obtaining explicit, separate consent from the participant (or their guardian).

  • Third Parties: We do not share contest data with external sponsors unless clearly stated in the specific entry form and agreed to by you.

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to analyze traffic and ensure our website functions correctly.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the site to work.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Your Control: You have the right to accept or reject non-essential cookies via our Cookie Banner.

4. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data only:

  • Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate (e.g., email hosting, website servers) under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under EU law, you have the right to:

  • Access & Rectify: Request a copy of your data or correct mistakes.

  • Erasure: Request that we delete your data (“Right to be forgotten”).

  • Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from newsletters or withdraw participation in contests at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@visokodarvo.org.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our general website is not intended for children under 14 without parental supervision.

  • Educational Programs: For competitions or grants involving participants under 18, we require a parent or legal guardian to consent to the data collection.

  • If we discover that we have collected data from a minor without proper guardian consent, we will delete it immediately.

7. User Submissions (Terms of Use)

Any content you upload or submit to us (e.g., design portfolios, competition entries) is governed by the following:

  • License: You retain ownership of your work, but you grant Visoko Darvo a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display your submission for our educational and promotional purposes.

  • Originality: You confirm that your submission is your own original work and does not infringe on third-party rights.

  • Liability: You agree to hold Visoko Darvo (Reg: 208599123) harmless from any legal claims arising from your submission.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party educational resources or sponsors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this policy. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding your privacy, please contact: Visoko Darvo Email: contact@visokodarvo.org