Privacy Policy

1. General Information

This website is operated by the Bulgarian Educational Foundation (BEF).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Information submitted through the contact form
IP address
Browser type and device information
Cookies and usage data

We only collect data that you voluntarily provide through the website forms or while using our services.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data is used for:

Responding to inquiries
Communication regarding our programs and services
Providing information requested by you
Improving website functionality and security
Statistical and analytical purposes

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis

We process your data based on:

Your consent (when you submit a form)
Legitimate interest (to maintain and improve our services)
Legal obligations under applicable legislation

5. Data Storage

Your personal data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and website performance.

Cookies help us:

remember user preferences
analyze website traffic
ensure proper website functionality

You can disable cookies at any time from your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Third-Party Services

The website may use third-party services such as:

Google Analytics
Embedded content (videos, maps, social media)

These services may collect anonymous usage data according to their own privacy policies.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal data, please contact us:

Bulgarian Educational Foundation
3 Angel Glavchev St., Varna, Bulgaria
Email: foundation@bef.bg
Phone: +359 888 788 733

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
All changes will be published on this page.