Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy. This policy explains how we handle personal data in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Malta's Data Protection Act (Cap. 586).

Data controller

The data controller is Assocjazzjoni Maltija Tal-Apikultura (Maltese Beekeeping Association), 131 Birbal Street, Balzan BZN 9013, Malta. Phone +356 2144 4576, email madelyn@aqca.org. Registration number VO/0550.

What data we collect

• Details you send us through forms or email: name, email address, phone number, locality, beekeeping experience and your message.
• Membership records needed to administer your membership.
• Essential technical data needed to deliver this website securely.

Why we use it and our legal basis

• To reply to your enquiry — legitimate interest or steps prior to membership.
• To manage membership — performance of the membership agreement.
• To send our newsletter — your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
• To meet legal and accounting obligations — legal obligation.

Retention

We keep enquiries for up to 12 months, membership records for as long as you are a member plus the period required by law for accounting purposes, and newsletter details until you unsubscribe.

Sharing

We do not sell your data. We share it only where required by law or with service providers who process it on our behalf under appropriate safeguards.

Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict or object to the processing of your data, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent. To exercise them, contact us using the details above.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you may complain to the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC), Malta — idpc.org.mt. We would appreciate the chance to resolve your concern first.