Privacy Policy
1. Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Donation Information: Payment details, donation history, and preferences.
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
- Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving updates, newsletters, or event invitations.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect your personal data to support our mission and ensure the effective operation of our organization. Specifically, your data is collected for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge donations.
- To communicate with you about our activities, initiatives, and events.
- To manage volunteer applications and participation.
- To provide you with updates, newsletters, or other information you have requested.
- To improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We ensure that your data is only collected and used for these specific and legitimate purposes.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
- When you fill out a form on our website (e.g., contact form, donation forms or subscription to newsletters).
- When you contact us directly via email, phone, or other communication channels.
- Through cookies and tracking technologies on our website (see Section 6).
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Process donations and issue tax receipts.
- Communicate with you about our activities, events, and fundraising campaigns.
- Respond to your inquiries or requests.
- Improve our website and services through analytics.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with:
- Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms) who assist us in carrying out our activities.
- Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law.
These third parties are obligated to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable laws.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
For detailed information regarding our use of cookies, please consult our Cookie Policy, which is available on this website.
8. Your Rights
Under Swiss data protection laws (and the GDPR, if applicable), you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, where legally permissible.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, electronic format.
To exercise your rights, please contact us via our contact form.
9. Filing a Complaint
If you believe that we have not handled your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to file a complaint. You may contact us directly at [Insert Email Address] to address your concerns.
Alternatively, you can file a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) at:
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Feldeggweg 1,
CH-3003 Bern, Switzerland
Website: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home.html
Contact Form https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home/deredoeb/kontakt.html
We encourage you to reach out to us first, and we will do our best to resolve your concerns.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include encrypted storage, secure payment processing, and regular security audits.
11. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside of Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection through contracts or other lawful mechanisms.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Always Be Human
c/o Figestor SA
Rue Adrien-Lachenal 26
1207 Geneva, Switzerland
By using our website, you agree to this privacy policy. Thank you for supporting our mission.