The Graines de Paix Foundation attaches great importance to the protection of personal data and respect for privacy.
This privacy policy explains what personal data is collected on this site, for what purpose, and what your rights are.
Who we are
The www.grainesdepaix.org website is published by:
Graines de Paix Foundation
Rue Cornavin 11
1201 Geneva (Switzerland)
📧communication@grainesdepaix.org
Graines de Paix Foundation is responsible for processing the personal data collected on this website.
Personal data collected
We collect only the data strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the site and our exchanges with you, in particular :
- identification data (surname, first name, e-mail address) when you contact us or fill in a form;
- content data (message transmitted via a form) ;
- technical data (IP address, browser type, connection information) for security and site operation purposes;
- data related to cookies, according to your consent choices.
We do not collect sensitive data as defined by law.
Purposes of processing
Your personal data are processed exclusively for the following purposes:
- respond to your requests and messages;
- manage relations with our donors, partners or people interested in our activities;
- ensure the safety and smooth running of the site;
- to improve the user experience and measure the site’s audience, where you have consented to this;
- comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
No personal data is used for commercial or advertising purposes.
Legal basis for processing
Treatments are based on :
- your consent, when required (non-essential cookies, certain forms);
- on the execution of pre-contractual or contractual measures when you contact us;
- the Foundation’s legitimate interest in ensuring the security and proper operation of the site;
- compliance with legal obligations, where applicable.
Cookies
The site uses strictly necessary cookies as well as, where applicable, audience measurement cookies or cookies from third-party services. Details of the cookies used, their purposes and your choice of consent are described in our cookies policy.
Data destination
Personal data are accessible only :
- authorized persons within the Graines de Paix Foundation;
- to our technical service providers acting as subcontractors (hosting, maintenance, security), only to the extent necessary for their missions.
Your data will not be sold or transferred to third parties.
Data transfers abroad
Some of the technical service providers used by the Graines de Paix Foundation may be located outside Switzerland or the European Union, particularly when we use audience analysis or communication services.
In this context, personal data may be transferred to countries that do not have a level of data protection equivalent to that of Switzerland or the European Union.
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.
These measures are designed to guarantee an adequate level of protection for your personal data.
Shelf life
Personal data is kept only as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless otherwise required by law.
Your rights
In accordance with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (DPA) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights in particular:
- right of access to your personal data ;
- right of rectification ;
- right of deletion ;
- right to object to processing ;
- right to restrict processing ;
- the right to withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on your consent.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
📧communication@grainesdepaix.org
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).
Data security
Graines de Paix Foundation implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss or disclosure.
Policy modification
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or technical developments.
The current version is the one published on this site.