Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Last Updated: June 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Bee4Impact. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users of our platform, including companies, beekeepers, partners, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
By using our website, platform, or mobile application, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
Data Controller:
IT GO D.O.O. Šabac-Varna
Miloša Obilića 39, 15232 Varna, Serbia
Email: office@itgotechinnovators.com
For GDPR purposes, we are the data controller of the information we collect from you.
3. What Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of data:
a) Personal Identification Data
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Company or apiary name
Country and city
IP address
b) Business-Related Information
ESG goals (companies)
Number and location of hives (beekeepers)
Website, social profiles
Agricultural registration status
c) Device & Usage Data
Browser type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time of visit
Device identifiers
d) Media and Reports (from platform users)
Uploaded photos of hives, fields, and field reports
GPS location metadata (if shared)
Time-stamped activity logs
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds under Article 6 of the GDPR:
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — when you voluntarily submit data via forms.
Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)) — to fulfill our obligations as a platform.
Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) — to comply with regulatory requirements.
Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — to protect platform integrity and prevent abuse.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Verify identities and eligibility for the Bee4Impact program
Match companies and beekeepers
Communicate platform updates, changes, and opportunities
Generate non-certified ESG summaries and visualizations
Monitor and improve platform functionality and security
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
Data may be shared only with:
Hosting providers (e.g. Firebase, Vercel)
Internal contractors and consultants (bound by NDA)
Regulatory authorities, only if legally required
All third parties must demonstrate compliance with GDPR and sign data processing agreements (DPAs).
7. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g. to Firebase servers), we ensure:
Transfers are made under standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
Data is encrypted at rest and in transit
We only partner with processors who are GDPR-compliant
8. Data Retention
We retain your data:
As long as you maintain an active account
Or as necessary to comply with legal, contractual, or tax obligations
After that, your data will be anonymized or securely deleted.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the right to:
Access your personal data (Art. 15)
Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16)
Erase data (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17)
Restrict processing (Art. 18)
Object to processing (Art. 21)
Data portability (Art. 20)
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at office@itgotechinnovators.com.
10. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
HTTPS encrypted communication
Encrypted storage (AES-256)
Role-based access control
Regular penetration testing
GDPR-aligned breach protocols
In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users and supervisory authorities within 72 hours, as per GDPR Article 33.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.
12. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
If material changes occur, we will notify users via email or platform notification.
13. Complaints
If you believe your data rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority (DPA) or contact us directly.
14. Contact
Data Protection Contact:
Email: office@itgotechinnovators.com
Postal: Miloša Obilića 39, Varna 15232, Serbia