Cookie policy (EU)

The Graines de Paix Foundation attaches great importance to transparency in the use of digital technologies.
This policy explains how cookies are used on the site www.grainesdepaix.org and how you can manage your preferences.

This policy applies to users located in Switzerland and in the European Economic Area (EEA).

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website.
It is used to ensure that the site functions properly, to improve the user experience and to measure the audience.

What types of cookies do we use?

The site uses the following categories of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for site operation and security (e.g. session management, security, technical preferences).
They do not require your consent.

Audience measurement cookies

These cookies enable us to collect information on site traffic and use, in order to improve the site’s operation.
They are only stored if you have given your consent.

Third-party cookies

Certain functions integrated into the site (e.g. security services, protection against automated abuse or display of external content) may use cookies.
These cookies are subject to your consent where required by applicable legislation.

Cookies and services used

The site may use different cookies and technical services, depending on the active features and your consent choices.

The detailed, up-to-date list of cookies used (name, purpose, retention period, publisher) can be accessed at any time via the consent management tool displayed on your first visit or accessible from the site.

Data transfers outside Switzerland / EEA

The use of certain cookies or technical services may involve the transfer of personal data to countries outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area.

When such transfers take place, the Graines de Paix Foundation ensures that they are based on appropriate guarantees, such as the standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission, or on any other mechanism recognized by the applicable legislation, in order to ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data.

Consent and management of your preferences

On your first visit

An information banner informs you of the use of cookies and allows you to :

  • accept all cookies ;
  • refuse non-essential cookies ;
  • customize your preferences by category.

Subsequent modification

You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie management tool accessible from the site.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.

Managing cookies via your browser

You can also configure your browser to refuse or delete all or some cookies.
Please note that deactivating certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of the site and limit access to certain functions.

Personal data and cookies

Certain information collected via cookies may constitute personal data.
To find out more about the processing of your data and your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.

Data controller

Graines de Paix Foundation
Rue Cornavin 11
1201 Geneva – Switzerland
📧 communication@grainesdepaix.org

If you have any questions about the use of cookies or how to exercise your rights, please contact us at the above address.

Control authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) in Switzerland, or with the data protection authority in your country of residence.

Policy update

This cookie policy may be modified to reflect legal, technical or functional changes to the site.
The current version is the one published on this page.