Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Welcome to our community website. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Who We Are

This website is managed by a private individual in a personal capacity. It exists to support and grow a community through events and shared interests. We do not operate as a business or legal entity.

If you have any questions or privacy-related requests, you can contact us at:
📧 vendiacommunity@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when signing up for events or joining the community.
Technical and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected via cookies and tracking tools.

3. How We Collect Your Data

Data may be collected through:

Forms you fill out on the website
Cookies and other tracking technologies used by Wix and its integrated services
Site activity and usage analytics provided by Wix

Wix’s privacy practices are outlined in their Privacy Policy.

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

To organize and manage community events
To communicate with you about updates, activities, or changes
To build and maintain our online community
To improve website functionality and user experience

5. Legal Basis for Processing

In accordance with GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your data:

Consent – when you voluntarily provide your information
Legitimate Interests – to run and develop the community and website

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

This website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Data may be stored on servers outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), including in the United States or Israel. Wix implements GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to protect your data.

Your data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorized individuals.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We only retain your personal data for as long as it’s necessary to:

Keep you informed about the community or events you joined
Maintain site operations and basic analytics

You can request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting:
📧 vendiacommunity@gmail.com

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

Access – Request a copy of your personal data
Rectify – Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Erase – Request that we delete your personal data
Restrict – Limit how we use your data
Object – Object to data processing based on our legitimate interests
Portability – Request to receive your data in a machine-readable format
Withdraw Consent – At any time, for processing based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
📧 vendiacommunity@gmail.com

You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Cookies and Tracking Tools

This site uses cookies to help enhance user experience and track general usage patterns. Cookies may include:

Session Cookies – Temporary and deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies – Remain on your device to remember preferences
Analytics Cookies – Used by Wix to understand website performance

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Third-Party Services

We only use tools provided directly by Wix.com. Any third-party services integrated via Wix comply with their own privacy and data protection policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, along with the updated effective date. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes.

13. Contact

If you have any questions or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
📧 vendiacommunity@gmail.com