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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 01, 2025
Centre de Recherche JURISCONSULTE (CRJ)
www.crjurisconsulte.org

1. Introduction

The Centre de Recherche JURISCONSULTE (CRJ) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with us—whether as visitors to our website, participants in our programs, donors, clients, or institutional partners.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant national laws of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries where we operate.

2. Who We Are

CRJ is a nonprofit research and legal support institution based in Kinshasa, DRC. Our work includes humanitarian protection, legal services, institutional strengthening, and advocacy across Sub-Saharan Africa. For privacy-related questions, please contact:
Centre de Recherche JURISCONSULTE
📧 Email: contact@crjurisconsulte.org
 

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identification data: name, organization, nationality, age, gender

  • Contact details: email address, phone number, mailing address

  • Professional data: job title, institutional affiliation, areas of expertise

  • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies)

  • Program-related data: registration forms, beneficiary feedback, consent forms

  • Legal and documentation data: if related to legal services or representation

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

  • Visit our website and consent to the use of cookies

  • Fill out contact or registration forms

  • Subscribe to newsletters or mailing lists

  • Participate in CRJ programs, trainings, or research

  • Interact with us via email, phone, or social media

  • Enter into partnership or service agreements with CRJ

5. Why We Collect and Use Personal Data

CRJ collects personal data for the following legitimate purposes:

  • To provide legal, training, and advisory services

  • To manage program registration and participation

  • To respond to inquiries or requests for information

  • To conduct monitoring, research, and evaluations

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • To improve our website functionality and user experience

  • To maintain communication with partners and beneficiaries

6. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following grounds:

  • Your consent (e.g., for newsletters or surveys)

  • A contractual obligation (e.g., service agreement)

  • Our legitimate interest (e.g., program administration, fraud prevention)

  • A legal obligation (e.g., regulatory compliance, safeguarding obligations)

  • Vital interests (e.g., protection of vulnerable individuals in emergencies)

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share data only with:

  • CRJ staff and authorized consultants on a need-to-know basis

  • Donors, partners, or auditors under strict confidentiality obligations

  • Legal authorities when required by law or court order

  • Third-party service providers (e.g., secure IT hosting platforms)

All third parties are required to process data securely and in compliance with this policy.

8. International Data Transfers

As CRJ works with international partners, some data may be transferred outside the country of origin. In such cases, CRJ ensures that adequate safeguards (such as data transfer agreements or adherence to GDPR principles) are in place.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including:

  • Data encryption and password protection

  • Secure servers and restricted access controls

  • Staff training on data protection and confidentiality

  • Incident response protocols in case of data breach

10. Data Retention

CRJ retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to meet legal requirements. Data no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access and obtain a copy of your data

  • Right to correct or update inaccurate information

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

  • Right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Right to restrict or object to data processing

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer.

12. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze usage trends. You can control cookie settings in your browser. We may use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) under standard privacy safeguards.

13. Changes to This Policy

CRJ may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Centre de Recherche JURISCONSULTE (CRJ)
📍 Avenue Coteaux, No. 5255, Kinshasa-Gombe, DRC
📧 Email: contact@crjurisconsulte.org
🌐 Website: www.crjurisconsulte.org

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