Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for this website is:

NextWave Youth
Independent youth-focused initiative currently in development

Responsible person:
Michael Seidel-Burgdorf
Cumhuriyet Cd. 37
99940 Girne – Mersin 10
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)

E-Mail: contact@nextwaveyouth.com
General inquiries: office@nextwaveyouth.com
Information: info@nextwaveyouth.com

2. General information on data protection

We take the protection of personal data seriously. Personal data is any information that can be used to identify a natural person directly or indirectly.

This website is operated as an informational and project-development website for NextWave Youth. Personal data is processed only where necessary to provide the website, communicate with users, respond to inquiries and maintain website security.

3. Data collected when visiting this website

When you visit this website, technical information may automatically be processed by the hosting provider. This may include:

• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referrer URL
• Pages accessed
• Amount of data transferred

This data is processed to ensure the technical stability, security and functionality of the website.

4. Contact by e-mail

If you contact us by e-mail, the information you provide will be processed for the purpose of handling and responding to your inquiry.

This may include your name, e-mail address, organization, message content and any additional information voluntarily provided by you.

Your data will not be sold or shared with third parties for advertising purposes.

5. Contact forms

If a contact form is used on this website, the data entered into the form will be processed for the purpose of responding to the inquiry.

Depending on the form, this may include:

• Name
• E-mail address
• Organization
• Subject
• Message content

The data is used only for communication and project-related correspondence.

6. WordPress and Elementor

This website may be operated using WordPress and Elementor. These systems are used to create, manage and display website content.

Depending on the technical configuration, cookies or local storage may be used to ensure website functionality, security and proper display of content.

7. Cookies

This website may use technically necessary cookies to provide basic website functionality. These cookies are required for the website to operate correctly.

If optional services such as analytics, embedded videos, maps, social media integrations or marketing tools are used in the future, additional cookies or tracking technologies may be used only where legally required consent has been obtained.

8. External services and embedded content

This website may contain links to external websites or embedded content from third-party providers. External content may include videos, maps, social media elements, fonts or other media.

When interacting with such external content, personal data may be processed by the respective third-party provider. The privacy policies of those providers apply.

At the current development stage, we aim to keep external integrations to a minimum.

9. Analytics and tracking

If analytics tools are used on this website, they will be used to understand website usage, improve content and optimize the user experience.

Analytics tools that are not technically necessary will only be used where legally required consent has been obtained.

10. Data storage and retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by applicable legal obligations.

Inquiry-related data may be retained for the duration necessary to process and document communication, cooperation discussions or project-related correspondence.

11. Data sharing

Personal data will not be sold. Data may only be shared where necessary for technical operation, communication, legal compliance, project coordination or where required by law.

Technical service providers, such as hosting providers or e-mail providers, may process data on our behalf where necessary to provide the website and communication services.

12. International data transfers

As the responsible person is located outside the European Union, communication with NextWave Youth may involve data processing outside the EU/EEA.

Where users from the European Union contact us, we aim to handle personal data carefully and in line with applicable data protection principles.

13. Rights of users

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request information about personal data processed about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Request restriction of processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, please contact: contact@nextwaveyouth.com

14. Protection of minors

NextWave Youth is focused on youth empowerment and digital education. However, this website is primarily intended for general information, partner communication and project development.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without appropriate consent or legal basis. If you believe that a minor has provided personal data without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and delete the relevant data where required.

15. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

However, no internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

16. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality, technical services or project development.

The current version published on this website applies.

17. Imprint

Legal information about the website operator can be found here:
Imprint / Legal Notice