Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 31, 2026

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how the Knights of Malta Club collects, uses, and protects the personal data of users who interact with our website to request quotes and information.

Data Controller: The Knights of Malta Club

Contact Email: grandchancellery@theknightsofmalta.org

Website: theknightsofmalta.org


1. Categories of Processed Data

Since interaction takes place via the contact form or email, we only collect the data necessary to respond to you:

  • Identification and contact data: First name, last name, email address, phone number.

  • Message content: Any information or details you choose to include in the "Message" field of the form.

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, and traffic data (collected through analytical cookies, where applicable).

Note: Please do not request or transmit sensitive data (personal identification numbers, health data, political orientation, etc.) through the contact form.

2. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data lawfully for the following purposes:

  • Responding to requests for quotes and inquiries: Processing the request submitted via the form and communicating the requested information.

    • Legal Basis: Steps taken at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

  • Administrative communication: Maintaining contact with potential partners or clients.

    • Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

  • Website security: Protecting the platform against cyber attacks or spam.

    • Legal Basis: Legitimate interest.

3. Data Recipients

Data submitted via the form is confidential and is not sold to third parties. It may only be accessed by:

  • Authorized personnel of the Knights of Malta Club.

  • IT/Hosting service providers (ensuring the operation of the website and email server).

  • Public authorities, only if there is a legal obligation to do so.

4. Storage Duration

  • If the request for a quote results in a collaboration, data will be kept for the duration of the contract plus legal archiving periods.

  • If the request does not result in a collaboration, data will be kept for a period of 12 months for reference in case of follow-up inquiries, after which it will be deleted.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • The right of access to collected data.

  • The right to rectification of inaccurate data.

  • The right to erasure ("the right to be forgotten").

  • The right to object to data processing for marketing purposes.

  • The right to lodge a complaint with the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP).

For any requests, you can write to us at: mareacancelarie@theknightsofmalta.org.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve the browsing experience.

  • Necessary cookies: For the technical functioning of the site.

  • Analytical cookies (e.g., Google Analytics): These help us understand how the site is used (pages visited, traffic source). These can be disabled in your browser settings.

7. Security

We have implemented technical measures (HTTPS/SSL protocol for the contact form) to ensure that the data you transmit is not intercepted by unauthorized persons.

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