1. Introduction

Welcome to the Kurdistan National Prayer Breakfast Organization Committee (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the U.S., and other relevant laws.

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website www.kurdistanprayerbreakfast.com, register for events, or interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

 

 

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

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A. Information You Provide to Us

• Registration Information: When you sign up for the event, we may collect your name, email, phone number, country of residence, organization, and travel details.

• Communication Data: If you contact us via email or forms, we collect your message, contact details, and any additional information you provide.

• Payment Information: If applicable, payments for event fees may be processed through secure third-party providers (we do not store credit card details).

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B. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device and Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referral source.

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on our website, and interactions with content.

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: See the Cookies Policy section below.

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from partners, service providers, or public sources to verify registrations and improve our services.

 

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

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• Process event registrations and provide related services.

• Send event-related communications, updates, and confirmations.

• Ensure the security of our website and event.

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

• Improve user experience and personalize website interactions.

 

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

 

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Visitors – GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

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• Consent – When you opt-in to receive emails or accept cookies.

• Contractual Necessity – When processing registrations for events.

• Legal Obligation – When required by law or government authorities.

• Legitimate Interest – For improving services and securing our platform.

 

 

5. Data Retention & Security

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• We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.

• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, but no method is 100% secure.

 

 

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

For EU Residents (GDPR):

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• The right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your data.

• The right to data portability.

• The right to withdraw consent at any time.

For U.S. Residents (CCPA & Other State Laws):

• The right to know what personal data we collect.

• The right to request deletion of your data.

• The right to opt out of data sales (we do not sell personal data).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email address].

 

 

7. Cookies Policy

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A. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences and tracking site usage.

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B. Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality.

2. Performance Cookies – Help us analyze website traffic and usage patterns.

3. Functionality Cookies – Remember your preferences to enhance your experience.

4. Marketing Cookies – Used for event promotions and tracking (only if consented).

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C. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences through:

• Our cookie consent banner when you first visit our site.

• Your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience.

 

 

8. Third-Party Services & Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites or use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics). These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

 

 

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Continued use of our website means you accept the changes.

 

 

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

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Kurdistan National Prayer Breakfast Initiative

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Email: office@kurdistanprayerbreakfast.com

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Website: www.kurdistanprayerbreakfast.com