Famsa Foundation respects the confidentiality of your personal data in accordance with the new Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) and the General Data Protection Regulation GDPR.

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Preamble

 

This privacy policy explains:

• The nature of the information collected when you use the https://www.famsafoundation.org/ website. (hereinafter "the Site");

• How we use your personal information;

• The level of security we provide to protect that information.

 

We collect and process your personal data with the utmost care and in accordance with applicable legislation, and we limit processing to what is strictly necessary and only for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

 

This Privacy Policy is in accordance with the new Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP), which will come into force on 1 September 2023 and which aims to ensure compatibility with international law, in particular European law. As such, this Privacy Policy is based on the European Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which, although falling within the competence of the European Union, is of great importance to Famsa Foundation.

 

By accessing and using the Site, you expressly agree to this Privacy Policy. It may be amended at any time to reflect new technological practices or changes in legislation.

 

 

Type of information we collect  

 

Depending on how you use the Site, we receive, collect and store different types of personal information, namely:

 

• Personal information that you provide directly to us. When you use a form, communicate with us by email, etc., you provide us with personal information such as your name, gender, address, email address, telephone number, occupation, etc.;

 

• Information we collect when you visit our website and download and/or use one of our services. This is mainly technical information such as the Internet Protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet; the login; the email address; the password; computer and connection information, the browser used, etc. We may also use software tools to measure and collect session information, including page response times, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, and methods used to browse away from the page.

 

• Information we collect from other sources such as 1) security providers and fraud detection or prevention providers; or 2) social networking platforms when you log in or register using your account, such as your username and basic profile personal information, etc.

 

Where you have given us your consent to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g. newsletters subscriptions, from submissions, etc.), we will process your data within the scope of and on the basis of that consent. You may revoke your consent at any time, but such revocation will have no effect on data that has already been processed.

 

 

Data Processing

 

We use your personal data to the extent permitted by law and to the extent we consider appropriate, in particular for the following purposes for which we have a legitimate interest:

• to operate this website;

• to respond to your messages and questions sent via the form or by email;

 

Personal data provided directly by you will be kept for the time necessary to process your request or for as long as we have your consent to do so. You may withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to famsa@famsafoundation.org.

 

The other information collected enables Famsa Foundation to evaluate the behaviour of visitors to the site. This information is used for statistical purposes and is not used to track or identify individuals.

 

 

Right of access, rectification and deletion

 

Upon request, and unless otherwise required by law:

• we provide you with a summary of the data collected and processed;

• you can modify or delete this information by sending an e-mail to famsa@famsafoundation.org..

 

 

Communication to third parties

 

Famsa Foundation does not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except to their partners and/or subcontractors to the extent necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

 

Your personal information may also be disclosed with your consent or where there is a legal requirement to do so.

 

The recipients of this information may be located in Switzerland or abroad. If we transfer data to a country that does not provide adequate legal protection for data, Famsa Foundation ensures an adequate level of protection through appropriate contracts.

 

 

Security

 

We have taken technical and organisational measures to protect your data from misuse when using our site and associated functions and services.

 

• WIx.com

This Site is hosted on the Wix.com platform where data is stored on our behalf. For more information about Wix.com's privacy policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

 

Wix has implemented the required adjustments to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation GDPR. Wix deploys and maintains technical and organizational security measures to protect its customers’ data and assets.

 

Among other measures, Wix uses data encryption to protect user data both in transit and at rest.

In transit, Wix utilizes HTTP/s over TLS 1.2 and above, as well as a SSL Certificate. At rest, data is encrypted with AES 256, the industry standard for encryption methods.

Within Wix’s PCI environment, Wix uses a FIPS 140-2 certified Hardware Security Module which is the highest standard of encryption and storage methods.

 

For more information about the measures Wix employs to keep its users secure: https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-security-measures-overview

 

Despite these measures, security vulnerabilities can never be completely eliminated when transmitting data over the internet.

 

 

• Typeform

Famsa Foundation uses Typeform, a complete tool for creating forms. This web-based platform makes collecting and sharing information comfortable and conversational. Typeform is not the entity responsible for the processing of data, but a mere provider rendering services to Famsa Foundation. The data processing is controlled by Famsa Foundation and is subject to its privacy policy. For more information about Typeform's terms, conditions & policies: https://admin.typeform.com/to/dwk6gt?typeform-source=www.google.com

 

 

Cookies

 

We use cookies, i.e. small pieces of data stored on a site visitor's browser, typically used to keep track of the settings users have selected and actions they have taken on a site, in particular to:

• Make your browsing experience more enjoyable and provide you with the best possible service;

• Analyse the performance, operation and efficiency of our site;

• Ensure the security of our site and the safety of its use.

 

Cookies initially placed on Wix sites may be categorized as essential cookies. We invite you to consult the following link to find out more about these cookies, their purpose and expiry date: https://support.wix.com/en/article/cookies-and-your-wix-site.

 

For more information about cookies: https://allaboutcookies.org/

 

However, you can set your browser to refuse cookies, to save them for a single session or to delete them prematurely. If you block or delete cookies in your browser settings, you may not be able to use all the features of this website.

 

The links below explain how to access cookie settings in different browsers:

• Delete and manage cookies - Microsoft Support

• Clear, allow & manage cookies in Chrome - Computer - Google Chrome Help

• Clear cookies in Safari on Mac – Apple Support (UK)

• Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support (UK)

 

 

Third-party websites

 

Our Site may contain links to other websites or services. We are not responsible for such websites’ privacy practices. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Site and to read the privacy statements of each and every website you visit before providing your Personal Information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such linked third-party websites.

 

 

Social Media

 

We maintain online presences within social networks and platforms for communication purposes. Access to these networks and platforms is subject to the general terms and conditions and data processing guidelines of the respective operators.

 

If you visit our website while connected to an external service, additional processing of personal data may occur over which we have no control. Please contact the relevant provider for more information.

 

Privacy Policies :

Facebook : www.facebook.com/about/privacy/

XING : https://privacy.xing.com/en/privacy-policy

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/fr

 

 

Google Analytics

 

We use Google Analytics to help analyze how users use the Site. Google Analytics uses Cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Site. We use the information we get from Google Analytics only to improve our Site and Services. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the Site, rather than your name or other personally identifying information. We do not combine the information generated through the use of Google Analytics with your personal information. Although Google Analytics plants a persistent Cookie on your web browser to identify you as a unique user the next time you visit the Site, the Cookie cannot be used by anyone but Google. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to the Site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use and the Google Privacy Policy.

 

If you do not want us to collect your data using Google Analytics, you can disable cookies in your browser or install the following plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=

 

For more information about Google's use of data, as well as Google's opt-out preferences and practices, please visit Google's website at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites?hl=

 

 

Changes

 

We may change this Privacy Policy at any time at our sole discretion. The valid version is the one currently published on our Site. Your continued access and use of the Site constitutes your express acceptance of the amended Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy in effect at the time of data collection and use governs such data.

 

 

Applicable law and jurisdiction

 

This Privacy Policy is governed by Swiss law, with the exception of its conflict of law rules. Any claims, demands or disputes must be submitted to the competent courts at Famsa Foundation's registered office, subject to appeal to the Swiss Federal Court.

 

 

Questions

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact Famsa Foundation: famsa@famsafoundation.org.

 

 

Site operator

 

Famsa Foundation

Address: Rübeldorfstrasse 11, 3792 Saanen, Switzerland

Email :famsa@famsafoundation.org.