PRIVACY POLICY

Effective date: 30 October 2025 | Website: www.bonabih.org

1) INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or contact us via the contact form, email, or phone. We process personal data in line with the GDPR and the applicable laws of Bosnia and Herzegovina. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

2) WHO WE ARE

Name: Association for the promotion of science and non­formal education "BONA"

HQ: Maršala Tita 133, 75 000, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

3) WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

A) DATA YOU PROVIDE DIRECTLY

• Name

• Email address

• Message content (when you contact us)

B) DATA COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY (NON-IDENTIFIABLE)

• IP address (may be anonymized), browser type/version, device type

• Date/time of visit, pages viewed, basic usage analytics

We do not use this data for profiling or marketing.

4) WHY WE USE YOUR DATA

• To reply to your inquiries and provide project-related information

• To coordinate activities and reporting within the Erasmus+ framework

• To maintain website security, stability, and performance

5) LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING

• Consent (e.g., when you submit the contact form)

• Legitimate interests (project communications and operations)

• Legal obligations (Erasmus+ / EACEA reporting, where applicable)

6) DATA RETENTION

• Contact form submissions and emails: up to 12 months

• Technical logs (e.g., IP, browser data): up to 30 days

After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7) SHARING YOUR DATA

• With project partners listed in official documentation for internal coordination

• With the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), where required

• With trusted hosting/IT providers under confidentiality and data-processing safeguards

International transfers (if any) occur only with appropriate safeguards and solely for project implementation. We do not sell or rent personal data.

8) COOKIES

This website may use essential and basic analytics cookies to improve functionality and measure visit statistics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

9) YOUR RIGHTS

You may request:

• Access to your personal data

• Correction or deletion of your data

• Restriction or objection to processing

• Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Agency for the Protection of Personal Data of Bosnia and Herzegovina .

10) SECURITY MEASURES

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures (e.g., SSL/TLS, access controls) to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure; please use caution when sharing information online.

11) EXTERNAL LINKS

Our site may link to external websites (e.g., Google Maps, partner sites). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their privacy policies when visiting those sites.

12) CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13) CONTACT US

Association for the promotion of science and non­formal education "BONA"

Address: Maršala Tita 133, 75 000, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Email: office@bonabih.org

Phone: +387 60 318 32 98