Privacy Policy of the A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.) site

Version of 04/08/2025

Why this privacy policy?

A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.) is an apolitical, non-denominational, independent, and non-profit association whose statutory purpose is to pursue social solidarity objectives, at national and international levels, particularly in favor of children and adolescents, to guarantee their fundamental rights and freedoms, by providing assistance, charity, education, combating discrimination in all its forms, and other humanitarian aid, including in emergency situations. It processes the personal data of internet users, and in particular of those who visit its websites. A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.) aims to preserve the confidentiality of the private sphere and the rights of individuals and therefore undertakes to apply specific and protective rules of conduct – in accordance with the European Regulation 679/2016 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (hereinafter 'GDPR') – which guarantee safe, controlled, and confidential internet browsing.

This privacy policy may be amended over time, particularly due to legislative and regulatory changes, or our institutional decisions. Therefore, we invite you to regularly consult this section of our website.

We therefore thank you for reading the rules that our organization has established for the collection and processing of personal data and for always providing a satisfactory service to the users of its sites.

This privacy policy applies exclusively to the websites of A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.) and not to those of other companies, organizations, associations, professionals, or any other legal or natural person.

Basic principles of A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.)'s privacy policy

• To carry out the processing (Art. 4, paragraph 2, GDPR: 'any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction') of personal data (Art. 4, paragraph 1, GDPR: 'any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person') exclusively for the purposes and in the manner described in the information to be provided which is presented to the user each time they access a section of the site in which the provision, direct or indirect, of personal data is required;
• Use data that has been spontaneously published by the user;
• Use technical cookies to facilitate navigation on the site and analytical cookies for statistical purposes;
• Use profiling cookies to send users personalized messages and banners based on their web browsing, both on and off the site;
• Transmit data to third parties (processors – Art. 4, paragraph 8, GDPR: 'a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller') exclusively for purposes useful to what has been expressly requested and carefully selected by us;
• Communicate data to third parties for activities related to the matter you are interested in or when required by law, regulation, or EU legislation;
• Respond to requests for access to personal data, rectification or erasure, restriction of processing, or the right to object to processing for legitimate reasons. Guarantee the exercise of the right to data portability and the right to object to the processing of data for informational and promotional communication purposes about our institutional initiatives, our actions and projects in favor of children and their families, for fundraising campaigns or solicitations to participate in events and services, surveys and research, and inform users of their right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority.
• Ensure correct and lawful processing of your data, preserving your privacy, and applying appropriate security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data.

Purpose of data processing and processing methods – legal basis for processing – data collection criteria

Purpose of data processing

As explained in more detail in the sections allowing you to subscribe, by providing your personal data, to the services reserved for users of our website, the requested data is used to respond to the user's specific requests. Specifically, all data collection, and its subsequent processing, aim to achieve the institutional objectives of A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.), including:

• Manage local and international adoption requests;
• Activate membership in child support projects;
• Respond to information requests from users about our activities, particularly via the contact form or by e-mail;
• Activate registration for events or the newsletter;
• Analyze and select volunteers or candidates to be included in our structure;
• Carry out direct marketing activities, with or without profiling, to inform about our projects, events, and campaigns;
• Disseminate images, testimonials, and statements (with consent) to document our initiatives;
• Conduct statistical analyses on users and requests to improve our services;
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory provisions, including tax;
• Exercise, assert, or defend our rights in court.

Data processing methods

Personal data is processed by the Data Controller using paper, electronic, and telematic supports, and is stored in its computer system. Appropriate security measures are implemented to prevent any loss or alteration, even accidental, any illicit or improper use, and any unauthorized access.

All data processing carried out on this site will be performed according to a logic related to the purposes for which the data was collected and in compliance with current security regulations, for the purposes specified from time to time in the information to be provided in accordance with Art. 13 of the GDPR. For direct marketing and profiling activities, we use the contact details provided by the data subject, always respecting their preferences and current legislation.

Legal basis for processing

The legal basis for processing your data depends on the purpose: it may be the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (for service requests), compliance with a legal obligation (for tax data), your consent (for profiling or dissemination of testimonials), or our legitimate interest (for direct marketing or protection of our rights), always in balance with your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Data collection criteria

Data collection forms specify which information is mandatory and which is optional. We comply with the principles of 'Data protection by design and by default' (Art. 25, GDPR), collecting only the data strictly necessary for the specific purpose of the processing, and implementing measures such as pseudonymization to protect your privacy.

Criteria used to define the data retention limit

Data is kept in our archives according to criteria that vary depending on the category of data, the nature, and the purposes of the processing. In general, data is kept as long as the relationship with A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.) is active, or as long as the law requires it (e.g., 10 years for tax data). Beyond these periods, identification data is anonymized or destroyed, unless legally excepted.

Place of data processing

The processing of your personal data takes place on our premises and/or at subcontractors located mainly within the European Union. For international adoptions, some data may be transferred to third countries, always in compliance with the provisions of the GDPR (articles 45, 46, 47, and 49).

Data Controller

A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.) – :address, :country, is the data controller of your data in accordance with the GDPR. We decide how and why your data is used, ensuring its integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

For any questions, you can contact us by phone at +33 7 80 93 95 13‬ or by e-mail at contact@adelfe.com.

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) is your primary contact for any information concerning the processing of your data. You can contact them at the email address: dpo@votresite.com

Data processors, persons authorized to process data, independent data controllers

Your data may be processed by authorized personnel of A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.) or by third parties acting as processors (by contract with A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.)) or as independent controllers (for banking, administrative services, or if required by law). A complete list is available upon request.

Scope of data communication and dissemination

Your data may be communicated to third parties if necessary for the provision of the service (e.g., card issuers), to comply with laws, or to defend our rights. If you choose to share your experience or interact via our social networks, some data (with your consent) may be disseminated to promote our activities.

Other third parties who have collaborated with A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.)

We collaborate with third-party services (e.g., analytics platforms, social networks) to improve our services. The information shared with these third parties is generally anonymized or pseudonymized. For more information on their policies, please consult:

• Facebook (privacy policy)
• Twitter (privacy policy)
• Google (privacy policy)

Social Networks

When you join our social media pages, you implicitly express your interest in our activities. We may then send you informational and promotional messages related to our initiatives, as long as you maintain your membership. If you no longer wish to receive these communications, you can object at any time by unfollowing our pages.

Rights of data subjects regarding their data

You can exercise, at any time, the rights provided for in Articles 15 to 22 of the GDPR by writing to A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.) – :address, :country, or by sending an e-mail to contact@adelfe.com. These rights include the right of access, rectification, erasure ('right to be forgotten'), restriction of processing, data portability, and opposition to processing, including for profiling.

We will respond to you within one month of the request.

Complaint to the supervisory authority

L'intéressé a le droit de s'adresser à l'Autorité de contrôle pour faire valoir ses droits. Pour France, il s'agit de supervisory_authority_name, supervisory_authority_address – supervisory_authority_website, à laquelle la réclamation peut être envoyée à l'adresse supervisory_authority_email ou via le formulaire mis à disposition par l'autorité.

What are cookies and how are they used by A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.)?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer. They facilitate your navigation and help us understand your preferences. We use technical cookies for the proper functioning of the site, analytical cookies for statistical purposes, and with your consent, profiling cookies to personalize your experience. For more details, consult our <a href="https://adelfe.com/en/cookie-policy" class="text-blue-700 hover:underline">Cookie Policy</a>

You can configure your browser to manage cookies. The data collected via cookies is not used to personally identify you without your explicit consent.

Navigation data

During your navigation on this site, our computer systems collect certain personal data (IP addresses, pages visited, time of the request, etc.). This information is used only for anonymous statistical purposes and to ensure the proper functioning of the site. It is deleted after processing and could only be used in case of fraudulent activities.

The security of your personal data

A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.) implements appropriate and preventive security measures (technical, logistical, and organizational) to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, completeness, and availability of your personal data, in accordance with the GDPR. This includes pseudonymization and encryption of data, continuous protection systems, and regular evaluation procedures of our security measures. Our third-party partners also apply similar measures.