Privacy Policy

VšĮ Islamo centras, an independent volunteer-based organization (hereinafter referred to as We), respects your privacy and the protection of your personal data. Therefore, we have prepared this Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, process, and store the personal data you provide to us. By using the services available on our website www.islamocentras.lt, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the Policy) regulates the collection, processing, and storage of personal data by us as data controllers or processors. We provide the services listed on our website www.islamocentras.lt and process personal data based on the legal grounds specified in this Policy and applicable legal regulations.

This Policy applies to individuals who use or intend to use our services, contact us via inquiry forms on www.islamocentras.lt, communicate with us via Facebook and Facebook Messenger, or visit our website.

By accessing and using the website, visitors acknowledge that they have read this Policy and understand that we will process the information (including personal data) provided by them as necessary for the management and functionality of the website.

PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Law on Legal Protection of Personal Data of the Republic of Lithuania, and other applicable legal acts. The scope of processed personal data depends on the services used and the information provided when visiting our website.

We adhere to the following key principles when processing personal data:

• Personal data is collected for clearly defined and lawful purposes.

• Personal data is processed lawfully and fairly.

• Personal data is regularly updated.

• Personal data is stored securely and for no longer than necessary for the specified processing purposes or as required by law.

• Personal data is processed only by authorized volunteers who have the right to do so based on their duties.

Personal data is processed only when one or more of the following legal criteria are met:

1. The data subject has given consent for the processing.

2. Processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation imposed on us.

3. Processing is necessary for a task carried out in the public interest.

4. Processing is necessary for legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party.

We implement organizational and technical measures to ensure the security of personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, alteration, disclosure, or other unauthorized processing. Only authorized volunteers and service providers have access to the processed personal data.

By providing your personal data, you grant us the right to collect, store, systematize, use, and process such data as specified in this Policy.

SOURCES OF PERSONAL DATA

Personal data is generally obtained directly from the data subject (www.islamocentras.lt visitors) when they visit our website.

PURPOSES OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING

We process personal data for the following primary purposes:

• Managing inquiries

• Processing registration forms and other submitted forms

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA

We commit to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal data. Personal data may be disclosed to third parties only when legally justified. Additionally, we may provide personal data to our data processors (subcontractors) who provide IT, marketing, or other services on our behalf. These processors may process personal data only according to our instructions and to the extent necessary for fulfilling contractual obligations.

We may also disclose personal data in response to requests from courts or governmental authorities, as required by law.

DATA RETENTION PERIOD

Personal data collected by us is stored in electronic format in our information systems. Personal data is processed no longer than necessary to achieve the specified processing purposes or as required by law. Generally, personal data is stored for 10 years after the termination of contractual relationships.

Even if you discontinue using our services, we may still retain your personal data to address potential future claims or legal obligations until the legally prescribed retention period expires. We aim to ensure that outdated or unnecessary information is deleted and that personal data remains accurate and up to date.

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: Obtain information about the personal data we process, its sources, and the legal basis for processing.

• Right to rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated data.

• Right to erasure: Request the deletion of personal data that is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected.

• Right to restrict processing: Request suspension of data processing under certain circumstances.

• Right to object: Object to the processing of personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.

• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent for direct marketing at any time.

• Right to complain: If you believe that our actions violate this Policy or applicable laws, you may contact us for assistance. If the issue is not resolved, you have the right to file a complaint with the State Data Protection Inspectorate (www.ada.lt).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@islamocentras.lt.

OUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS

We manage accounts on Facebook and Instagram. The information you provide on social media platforms (such as messages, likes, follows, and other interactions) is controlled by social network administrators.

For more information about how Facebook processes your data, please review their Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.

COOKIES

To improve website functionality, we may use cookies—small text files stored on a visitor's device. Cookies help ensure a better browsing experience and provide insights into user behavior.

If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to disable them. However, doing so may slow down browsing speed or limit website functionality.

For more details on cookies, visit: www.AllAboutCookies.org or www.google.com/privacy_ads.html.

FINAL PROVISIONS

We reserve the right to update this Policy. Please check periodically for any changes and review the latest version of our Privacy Policy.