Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Dohasa (org.nr. 936 080 405) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store information when you visit our website, register for events, make donations, or subscribe to our newsletter.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for personal data collected through this website is:
Dohasa, Oslo, Norway. Email: info@dohasa.org.
3. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use our website:
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Contact information (name, email, and any message content) when you submit a form or register for an event.
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Payment details when you make a donation or pay for a retreat (processed securely through Stripe).
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Accounting information (stored in Tripletex accounting system) as required by Norwegian bookkeeping law.
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Newsletter subscriptions, which include your name and email address if you choose to subscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter.
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Analytics data (e.g., page visits, device type) through Wix and Google Analytics.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data only for purposes that are necessary to operate our organization:
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To register participants for events and retreats
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To process donations and payments
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To send newsletters and updates (only if you have subscribed)
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To maintain accounting and administrative records
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To improve our website and communication
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We never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on:
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Your consent (for newsletter subscriptions and analytics cookies)
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Performance of a contract (for event registrations and payments)
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Legal obligations (for accounting and recordkeeping)
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected:
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Event and payment data are stored for up to five years to comply with Norwegian accounting law.
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Newsletter data are stored until you unsubscribe.
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Contact form submissions are deleted after 12 months unless still relevant.
7. Your Rights
​You have the right to request access to your personal data, correction of inaccurate data, or deletion where legally possible. To make a request, contact info@dohasa.org.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to ensure proper site functionality and to gather anonymous analytics. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. When you first visit the site, a cookie banner will ask for your consent where required.
9. Data Processors and Security
We use reputable third-party providers that comply with GDPR:
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Wix (website hosting and forms​
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Stripe (payments)
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Tripletex (accounting)
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Google (analytics, when enabled)