Privacy & Cookies Policy

MedSpire Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, as well as how we use cookies and similar technologies on www.medspirefoundation.com (the “Site”).

We process your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586, Laws of Malta), and other applicable EU and Maltese laws.

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Personal Identification Data: name, email address, phone number, postal address.
   
• Donation Information: amount donated, payment method (processed securely via third-party payment providers; we do not store full payment card details).
   
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our Site.
   
• Communication Data: emails, messages, or forms sent to us.
   
• Event Participation Data: registration details for events, programs, or volunteering activities.
  

We collect personal data:

• When you donate, register for an event, subscribe to our updates, or contact us.
   
• Through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our Site.
   
• From third-party services you authorise us to use (e.g., payment processors).
  

We use your personal data to:

• Process donations and issue receipts.
   
• Send thank-you notes and donor updates.
   
• Keep you informed about our projects, events, and fundraising activities (only with your consent).
   
• Respond to your queries and support requests.
   
• Maintain security and prevent fraud.
   
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting and tax requirements).
   

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent – e.g., newsletters, event updates.
   
• Contract performance – e.g., fulfilling event participation.
   
• Legal obligations – e.g., maintaining donation records.
   
• Legitimate interests – e.g., improving donor engagement.
   

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

• Service providers – hosting companies, payment processors, email platforms.
   
• Legal authorities – if required by law.
   
• Event or program partners – only if necessary for your participation.
   

All third parties we work with are bound by GDPR-compliant agreements.

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by adequate safeguards in line with GDPR.

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy and to meet legal obligations (e.g., 10 years for accounting records under Maltese law).

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
   
• Rectify inaccurate data.
   
• Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”).
   
• Restrict or object to processing.
   
• Data portability.
   
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
   
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) in Malta.
   

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@medspirefoundation.com.

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, improve user experience, and provide analytics.

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – Essential for the operation of our website, including security cookies (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA) to prevent spam.
   
• Performance & Analytics Cookies – Collect anonymous data on site usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
   
• Functionality Cookies – Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent choice).
   

We may allow trusted third parties to set cookies, such as:

• Google reCAPTCHA – for form protection.
   
• Google Analytics – for usage statistics.
   

When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies.

• Essential cookies are placed automatically.
   
• Non-essential cookies are placed only with your consent.
   

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.

 

Our contact form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and abuse.
Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

MedSpire Foundation
Website: www.medspirefoundation.com
Address: 21 Melita Street, Valletta, Malta
Email: info@medspirefoundation.com
Phone: +356 9942 1073