Version: March 2026

1. Who are we

Stichting Hoop Voor Honden
www.hoopvoorhonden.nl
info@hoopvoorhonden.nl

The foundation aims to improve the welfare of dogs at home and abroad, in particular dogs from shelters and foster care situations.

Stichting Hoop Voor Honden is the data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What personal data do we process?

We process only the personal data necessary for our activities.

  • Donors and sponsors:
  • Name
  • Address details
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Bank account number
  • Donation history

Adopters:

  • Name
  • Address details
  • BSN
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Information provided in the adoption form
  • Any information regarding living situation and family composition (insofar as relevant to adoption)

Activity participants / customers:

  • Name
  • Contact details
  • Payment details
  • Any relevant additional information

Board members and volunteers:

  • Name
  • Address details
  • Contact details
  • Date of birth:
  • Any details required for Chamber of Commerce registration

3. For what purposes do we use this data?

  • Processing donations
  • Assessing and guiding adoption procedures
  • Organizing activities
  • Maintaining contact with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders
  • Maintaining proper records
  • Complying with legal obligations

2. What personal data do we process?

  • Performance of an agreement
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Consent of the data subject
  • Legitimate interest of the foundation (such as fundraising and communication with donors)

5. Retention periods

We do not retain personal data for longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless we are legally required to retain the data for a longer period.

Administrative records subject to tax legislation are retained for a minimum of 7 years.

6. Sharing data with third parties

Stichting Hoop Voor Honden does not sell personal data to third parties.

Data are shared only if necessary for:

  • Performance of an agreement
  • Complying with legal obligations

If we engage external service providers, we ensure that appropriate arrangements are made to protect personal data.

7. Cookies and website usage

The website www.hoopvoorhonden.nl does not use tracking cookies or analytical cookies.

When visitors use the contact form, only the information provided is processed in order to respond to the question or request.

8. Security of personal data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

Examples of measures:

  • Secured email accounts
  • Strong passwords
  • Limited access to administrative data
  • Secure storage of digital files

9. Rights of data subjects

Data subjects have the right to:

  • To gain access to their personal data
  • To have incorrect data corrected
  • To have data deleted (to the extent permitted by law)
  • To restrict the processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data to be transferred (data portability)

A request can be submitted via info@hoopvoorhonden.nl. We will respond within 30 days.

If a data subject believes that we are not handling personal data correctly, a complaint may be lodged with the Dutch Data Protection Authority.

10. Amendments

Stichting Hoop Voor Honden reserves the right to amend this privacy statement.
The most current version is published on www.hoopvoorhonden.nl.