Last updated: 2.2.2026

1. Introduction

Apimondia – International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations (“Apimondia”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website or interact with us through our online services.

Apimondia operates internationally and processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

Apimondia – International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 101
I-00186 Rome, Italy

Email: info@apimondia.org

This contact address also serves as the point of contact for all privacy and data protection matters.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Contact forms

When you contact us via the website, we may collect:

• First name and last name
• Email address
• Country
• Message content

b) Membership applications (“Become a member”)

When applying for membership, we may collect:

• First name and last name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Name of organisation
• Number of organisation members
• Type of membership

c) Newsletter subscription

When subscribing to our newsletter, we collect:

• Email address

Providing personal data is voluntary but necessary to enable us to respond to enquiries, process membership applications or deliver newsletters.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries and communications
• Processing membership applications
• Managing communications with members and interested parties
• Sending newsletters and informational updates (where consent has been given)
• Ensuring the proper technical functioning of the website

The legal bases for processing are:

• Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), such as organisational communication and website administration
• Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR), where applicable in relation to membership matters

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies that are strictly necessary for the proper functioning and security of the website.

A cookie consent solution is implemented to inform users about cookie usage and to manage preferences in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

At this time:

• only essential cookies are used,
• no analytics or marketing cookies are active,
• no cookies are used for tracking or profiling purposes.

Detailed information about the cookies used on this website is available in our Cookie Policy, accessible at:
https://apimondia.org/cookie-policy-eu/

Users may manage their cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings interface.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Apimondia does not sell, rent or trade personal data.

Personal data may be accessible to trusted service providers solely for technical and operational purposes, such as:

• website hosting providers,
• email service providers.

Such providers process personal data only under our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

7. International Data Transfers

As an international organisation, some personal data may be processed or accessed outside the European Union.

Where applicable, appropriate safeguards are applied to ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR requirements and that personal data remains adequately protected.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• access your personal data,
• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data,
• request deletion of your personal data,
• restrict or object to processing,
• withdraw consent at any time,
• request data portability.

Requests may be submitted to: info@apimondia.org

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Apimondia reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect legal, technical or organisational changes.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

12. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:
info@apimondia.org