Privacy Policy

A Legal Disclaimer

Last updated: June 2025

At APASA (Asociación Protectora de Animales San Antonio), we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website https://www.apasa.eu, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through our forms.

1. Who We Are

APASA
Camí de les Sorts, 03730 Xàbia, Alicante, Spain
Email: info@apasa-javea.com
Phone: +34 966 46 39 76

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following personal information:

Contact details: Name, email address, and any information you provide when filling out a form (e.g. adoption form, newsletter signup, donation inquiry).
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device, and website usage via cookies.
Photos or stories (only when voluntarily submitted, e.g. adoption success stories).

3. How We Use Your Information

We only use your data when we have a legal basis to do so, including:

To respond to your inquiries or adoption requests
To send occasional updates about our shelter, animals, and events (only with your consent)
To process donations and maintain supporter records
To improve our website’s performance and usability
To meet legal obligations under Spanish and EU law

4. Newsletter & Email Communication

If you sign up for our newsletter:

We will only email you with your explicit consent (via opt-in checkbox).
You can unsubscribe at any time via the “unsubscribe” link or by emailing us at info@apasa-javea.com.
We use secure email marketing providers (such as Wix Email Marketing or Mailchimp) that comply with GDPR.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent: For email updates and newsletter subscriptions.
Legitimate Interest: To operate and improve our website and services.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws (e.g. donation record keeping).

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g. Wix, Mailchimp, Stripe, PayPal) only to help us manage communications, forms, or donations. These partners are GDPR-compliant.

7. How We Store & Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

Your data is stored securely within the Wix platform and/or trusted email marketing services. Access is restricted to authorized staff or volunteers who are trained in data protection practices.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Withdraw consent at any time
File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please email us at info@apasa-javea.com.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. These may include:

Functional cookies (for site navigation)
Analytics cookies (to track traffic via services like Google Analytics)

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g. sponsors, partners). We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. Please review their terms separately.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or site operations. The updated version will always be available on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

APASA – Asociación Protectora de Animales San Antonio
Email: info@apasa-javea.com
Website: https://www.apasa.eu