Privacy Policy
European Association of Pakistani Journalists Global (EAPJG) e.V.
Last updated: September 2026
The European Association of Pakistani Journalists Global (EAPJG) e.V., Franz-Böckle-Straße 16, 53125 Bonn, Germany, respects the privacy and protection of personal data of its members, applicants, journalists, partners, visitors and other persons who interact with EAPJG.
This Privacy Policy explains how EAPJG processes personal data when you visit www.eapjg.press, contact us, apply for membership, participate in EAPJG activities or otherwise communicate with the Association.
EAPJG processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR/DSGVO) and applicable German data-protection law.
1. Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data within the meaning of the GDPR is:
European Association of Pakistani Journalists Global (EAPJG) e.V.
Franz-Böckle-Straße 16
53125 Bonn
Germany
Website: www.eapjg.press
E-mail: info@eapjg.press
Telephone / WhatsApp: +49 177 1306924
For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact:
E-mail: general.secretary@eapjg.press
2. Personal Data We Process
Depending on how you interact with EAPJG, we may process different categories of personal data.
This may include:
name and surname;
title;
date of birth;
nationality or nationality status, where provided;
contact details, including postal address, e-mail address and telephone number;
professional and journalistic information;
educational qualifications;
professional experience;
information provided in membership applications;
information relating to membership and Association activities;
correspondence and communications with EAPJG;
information voluntarily provided through contact or application forms.
The specific information collected depends on the purpose for which you contact or interact with EAPJG.
3. Information Collected When You Visit Our Website
When you visit our website, technical information may be processed automatically by our hosting and website infrastructure.
This may include, where technically necessary:
IP address;
date and time of access;
browser type and version;
operating system;
device information;
referring website;
requested pages and resources;
technical information necessary for website security and operation.
Such information may be processed to ensure the security, stability and functionality of the website and to identify and prevent technical problems or misuse.
We do not use automatically collected technical information for purposes incompatible with the operation and security of the website.
4. Membership Applications
If you apply for EAPJG membership, we process the information you provide in your application for the purposes of:
processing and assessing your membership application;
verifying eligibility for the relevant membership category;
communicating with you regarding your application;
administering membership;
maintaining membership records;
providing membership-related services and documents;
fulfilling the Association's statutory and administrative obligations.
The legal basis for processing depends on the circumstances and may include Article 6(1)(b) GDPR where processing is necessary in connection with membership arrangements, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR where processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations, and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR where processing is necessary for legitimate interests of EAPJG that are not overridden by the rights and freedoms of the data subject.
Where processing is based on consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR applies.
5. Communication With EAPJG
When you contact EAPJG by e-mail, telephone, WhatsApp, contact form or other communication channel, we may process the information you provide in order to respond to your inquiry and manage the relevant communication.
We process such information only to the extent necessary for the relevant purpose.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the particular circumstances, EAPJG may process personal data on the following legal bases:
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent;
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract;
Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – compliance with a legal obligation;
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests, where applicable.
Where consent is the legal basis, you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
7. Recipients and Service Providers
Personal data may be processed by service providers supporting the operation of the EAPJG website and its administration, where necessary and legally permitted.
This may include providers of:
website hosting;
domain and technical infrastructure;
e-mail and communication services;
website security;
website forms and administrative tools;
other technical services used by EAPJG.
Where required by applicable law, EAPJG enters into appropriate data-processing arrangements with service providers.
Our website is hosted using Hostinger. Hostinger states that personal data may, depending on the services used, be processed by Hostinger and authorised service providers in different jurisdictions and that appropriate safeguards are used for international transfers where required.
8. International Data Transfers
Where personal data are transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), EAPJG will ensure that the transfer is carried out in accordance with applicable GDPR requirements.
Depending on the circumstances, an international transfer may rely on an adequacy decision, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses, or another lawful transfer mechanism under the GDPR.
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The EAPJG website may use cookies or similar technologies that are technically necessary for the operation, security and functionality of the website.
Where cookies or similar technologies require consent under applicable law, they will only be used on the appropriate legal basis.
The specific cookies used may depend on the website functions, hosting configuration and third-party services currently enabled on the website.
10. Links to Other Websites
The EAPJG website may contain links to external websites, social-media platforms, media organisations or other third-party websites.
EAPJG is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
When you leave the EAPJG website, we recommend reviewing the privacy policy of the relevant third-party website.
11. Data Retention
EAPJG retains personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which the data were collected or as required by applicable legal, accounting, administrative or other statutory obligations.
Membership and Association records may be retained for as long as necessary for the administration of the Association and for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, subject to applicable data-protection requirements.
When personal data are no longer required, they will be deleted or anonymised where technically and legally possible.
12. Data Security
EAPJG takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, alteration or unlawful disclosure.
However, no transmission or storage system over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
13. Your Rights Under the GDPR
Subject to the legal requirements and limitations applicable in each case, you have the following rights:
Right of access
You may request information about whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of the personal data concerned.
Right to rectification
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to erasure
You may request deletion of your personal data where the legal requirements for erasure are fulfilled.
Right to restriction of processing
You may request restriction of processing in circumstances provided by the GDPR.
Right to data portability
Where applicable, you may request to receive personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.
Right to object
Where processing is based on Article 6(1)(e) or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, you may have the right to object to such processing on grounds relating to your particular situation.
Right to withdraw consent
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
These rights are provided by the GDPR, including Articles 15–22.
14. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your data-protection rights or ask questions concerning the processing of your personal data, please contact:
European Association of Pakistani Journalists Global (EAPJG) e.V.
Franz-Böckle-Straße 16
53125 Bonn
Germany
E-mail: general.secretary@eapjg.press
Please provide sufficient information to allow us to identify your request and, where necessary, verify your identity.
We will process your request in accordance with the applicable GDPR requirements.
15. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data-protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data-protection law.
For EAPJG, the competent supervisory authority depends on the circumstances and the applicable German data-protection jurisdiction.
16. Data Protection Officer
EAPJG has not designated a Data Protection Officer (DPO) unless separately stated or formally appointed.
For all general data-protection inquiries, please contact:
If EAPJG becomes legally required to appoint a Data Protection Officer, or voluntarily appoints one, the relevant contact details will be published on this website.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
EAPJG may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in its activities, website functions, service providers or applicable data-protection requirements.
The current version will be published on this website.
Last updated: September 2026
18. Contact Information
European Association of Pakistani Journalists Global (EAPJG) e.V.
Franz-Böckle-Straße 16
53125 Bonn
Germany
E-mail: info@eapjg.press
Privacy inquiries: general.secretary@eapjg.press
Phone / WhatsApp: +49 177 1306924
Website: www.eapjg.press
