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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how PUBLIC UNION “UKRAINIAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION” (“we”, “us”, “our”) processes personal data when you visit our website https://uwea.com.ua/en/, participate in our activities, or communicate with us.

We operate in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection”, as well as internationally recognized standards of data protection.

1. Who We Are

PUBLIC UNION “UKRAINIAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION” is a non-governmental, non-profit organization registered in Ukraine. Our mission is to create a joint platform enabling cooperation on the wind energy market in Ukraine with the aim to provide for the most favourable conditions for doing business and accelerate the development of wind energy industry, including the wind energy sector.

Contact details:

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal data in the following circumstances:

2.1 Data You Provide

  • Name, email, phone number
  • Information submitted via contact forms
  • Newsletter subscription data
  • Information collected when you register for our events, workshops, webinars, or lobbying-related activities
  • Data you provide when volunteering or collaborating with us
  • Donation-related information (we do not store payment card data)

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type, device type
  • Website usage analytics (pages visited, time spent on the site)
  • Cookies (see Section 7)

2.3 Data from Third Parties

  • Social media platforms (if you engage with our pages)
  • Event management systems (e.g., online registration services)
  • Payment processors (for donations)

3. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Operating and improving our website
  • Responding to inquiries and requests
  • Managing newsletter and informational updates on renewable energy and wind power policy
  • Organizing and administering events, advocacy campaigns, round tables, workshops, and conferences
  • Engaging stakeholders and partners involved in energy sector development
  • Managing donations and issuing confirmations
  • Complying with Ukrainian legal and accounting obligations
  • Ensuring the security and functionality of our online services
  • Supporting our lobbying and advocacy activities in a transparent, lawful manner

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent (newsletter, event registration, optional cookies)
  • Your request / performance of a service (communication, participation in events)
  • Legitimate interest (improving our advocacy work, ensuring IT security, promoting renewable energy policy)
  • Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., accounting for donations)

5. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (website hosting, email delivery, analytics services, event platforms)
  • Public authorities, only if required by Ukrainian law
  • Project partners and donors, if this is necessary for project implementation and only with appropriate safeguards
  • Payment processors for handling donations
  • Media or external stakeholders, but only with your explicit consent (e.g., if you participate in an interview, panel, or public campaign)

We do not disclose personal data for commercial marketing purposes.

6. International Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside Ukraine (e.g., to service providers in the EU or US), we ensure that adequate protection mechanisms are in place, including contractual safeguards.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Ensure essential website functionality
  • Analyze user behavior to improve our communications
  • Support analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)

You may adjust cookie settings through your browser or our cookie banner.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data for:

  • as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy;
  • as required by Ukrainian law (e.g., on payment of participant’s fee, financial documentation for donations);
  • no longer than necessary for communication, event organization, or project reporting.

When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights (Under Ukrainian Law)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to data processing (when applicable)
  • Request the restriction of processing
  • Lodge a complaint with the Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@uwea.com.ua.

10. Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from:

  • unauthorized access
  • accidental loss
  • alteration, misuse, or unlawful disclosure

However, no electronic system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

11. External Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites and social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their respective privacy policies.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

PUBLIC UNION “UKRAINIAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION”

Address: 20 Lavrska Street, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01015

Email: info@uwea.com.ua

Phone: +380 (50) 223 2996