Last update: 22.01.2026

This Privacy Policy governs the terms and conditions under which Youth Center - Botevgrad processes personal data of visitors and users of its website, as well as of participants in the Center's activities, trainings and initiatives.

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The policy has been prepared in accordance with:

• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR);

• Personal Data Protection Act;

• applicable European and national legislation;

• the transparency and accountability requirements for projects funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.

Youth Center – Botevgrad

• Address: Botevgrad, "Unknown Warrior Square" No. 5

• Phone: +359 89 985 5066

• Email: youth.center.botevgrad@gmail.com

The administrator determines the purposes and means of processing personal data and is responsible for their protection.

This policy applies to:

• website visitors;

• persons who use contact forms;

• participants in events, trainings, campaigns and initiatives;

• young people under 18 years of age participating in the Center's activities;

• partners, volunteers and external collaborators.

Youth Center - Botevgrad processes personal data in strict compliance with the following principles:

• Lawfulness, good faith and transparency – data is processed lawfully and clearly;

• purpose limitation – data is collected only for specific and legitimate purposes;

• data minimization – only data necessary for the relevant purpose is processed;

• accuracy – keeping data up to date;

• storage limitation – data is kept only for the necessary period;

• integrity and confidentiality – protection against unauthorized access and misuse;

• accountability – the ability to prove GDPR compliance.

Depending on the specific interaction, the following data may be processed:

5.1. Identification and contact details

• first and last name;

• email address;

• telephone number;

• settlement.

5.2. Data related to participation in activities

• age group;

• school or organization (where applicable);

• information provided when registering for events;

• feedback, surveys and evaluations.

5.3. Technical and online identifiers

• IP address;

• device type and browser;

• date, time and duration of the visit;

• information through cookies.

The Center does not intentionally collect special categories of personal data within the meaning of Article 9 of the GDPR, except when this is explicitly required by law or is necessary for a specific activity and there is explicit consent.

Personal data is processed for the purpose of:

• communication with citizens and young people;

• administration of participation in events and programs;

• management and reporting of activities under EU-funded projects;

• preparation of summarized statistical reports;

• improving the content and functionality of the site;

• compliance with legal and contractual obligations.

The processing is carried out on the basis of:

• given consent (Art. 6, §1, b. "a" GDPR);

• performance of a contract or pre-contractual relations;

• legal obligation;

• legitimate interest of the administrator;

• public interest related to the implementation of public and educational activities.

Youth Center - Botevgrad attaches priority to the protection of the personal data of children and young people.

• For persons under 14 years of age, personal data is processed only with the consent of a parent or legal representative.

• For persons between 14 and 18 years of age, additional confirmation from a parent/guardian may be required when participating in certain activities.

• The data is used solely for purposes related to educational, cultural and youth initiatives.

• No profiling or automated decision-making is carried out regarding minors.

• Photos and videos featuring young people are published only with express written consent.

Personal data is stored:

• about the time needed to implement the specific activity;

• for deadlines required under EU-funded programs and projects;

• according to applicable financial and project reporting legislation.

After these periods expire, the data is deleted or anonymized.

Personal data may be provided to:

• state and municipal authorities – if legally obliged;

• auditing and managing authorities under EU programmes;

• technical service providers.

The site uses necessary and analytical cookies to:

• normal operation of the site;

• attendance analysis;

• improving the user experience.

Users can manage cookies through browser settings or the consent banner.

Every user has the right to:

• access to your personal data;

• correction;

• deletion;

• restriction of processing;

• portability;

• objection;

• withdrawal of consent;

• complaint to the Personal Data Protection Commission.

Technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect data, including access control, restriction of rights, and a secure hosting environment.

The website and activities of the Youth Center - Botevgrad are implemented with financial support from the European Union - NextGenerationEU, through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. When processing personal data for the purposes of reporting and control, all applicable data protection rules are complied with.

This policy may be updated. The current version is available on the website.

• Email: youth.center.botevgrad@gmail.com

• Phone: +359 89 985 5066

• Address: Botevgrad, "Unknown Warrior Square" No. 5