Privacy Policy

Last update: 11/14/2025
Website owner: Ukrainian Multiple Sclerosis Community NGO
Address: 28 Poliska St., apt. 4, Kyiv
Email address: ucms.org@gmail.com
Website: https://ucms.info
 

1. Purpose of the document
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data is collected when using the website, how it is processed, for what purpose, to whom it may be transferred, and what rights the user has regarding their personal data.
 

2. Information about the company and resource
The administrator of personal data is the Ukrainian Community of People with Multiple Sclerosis (EDRPOU code: 41769136), which operates in accordance with the Statute and legislation of Ukraine.
The ucms.info website is used to inform visitors, collect charitable donations, communicate with users, and distribute educational materials.
 

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with:

The Law of Ukraine “On the Protection of Personal Data”;

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (if applicable).

The legal grounds for processing may be:

the consent of the personal data subject;

the fulfillment of obligations to the user;

compliance with legal requirements;

the legitimate interests of the organization related to the activities of the website.

4. Data collection and storage
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
 

Contact details: name, email address, phone number (for communication and feedback);

Payment details: when making donations via PayPal, Google Pay, or bank transfer (processed through secure payment systems);

Technical data: IP address, device type, browser, date and time of website visit (for analytics and security).

Data is stored for no longer than is necessary to achieve the purposes of processing or in accordance with legal requirements.
 

5. Transfer of data to third parties
We may transfer personal data:

to payment providers (PayPal, Google Pay, banking institutions) — for transaction processing;

to technical partners (hosting providers, analytics, email distribution);

to government authorities — only in cases provided for by Ukrainian law.

We do not sell or exchange users' personal data with third parties.

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6. Place of personal data processing
Personal data is processed and stored on servers located in the European Union or Ukraine, with the necessary security measures in place.

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7. Use of cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files that are stored in the user's browser to improve the performance of the website.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
For more information, see the section [Cookie Policy] (if there is a separate page).
 

8. Rights of the personal data subject
The user has the right to:
 

know about the sources of collection, storage location, and purpose of processing of your personal data;

obtain a copy of your data;

request correction, updating, or deletion of your personal data;

withdraw consent to processing;

file a complaint with the authorized body for personal data protection.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: ucms.org@gmail.com.
 

9. Information security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

the use of SSL encryption when transferring data;

restricted access to personal data only to authorized persons;

regular software updates and data backups.
 

10. Links to third-party resources
Our website may contain links to other resources (e.g., social networks, payment services).
We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of third-party websites. Users should familiarize themselves with the privacy policies of each such resource separately.
 

11. Automated decision-making (profiling)
We do not engage in automated decision-making or user profiling.
If such tools are introduced in the future (e.g., for content personalization), users will be notified separately and will have the right to opt out or challenge such decisions.
 

12. Children's personal data
Our website is not intended to collect information from persons under the age of 18. If you believe that your child has provided us with their personal data without your consent, please contact us at ucms.org@gmail.com and we will delete that information.