Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

At the Association WATER STORIES, protecting your personal data is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your information when you visit our website (waterstories.ch) or interact with our non-profit association.

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for the processing of your personal data is:Association WATER STORIES [Insert Official Address in Zurich] Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Email: [Insert Email Address]


2. What Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that is necessary to fulfill our mission and provide our services. This may include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you contact us, sign up for a newsletter, or apply for membership.
  
• Donation & Financial Data: Information required to process donations or sponsorships. (Note: Payment details like credit card numbers are processed directly by our secure third-party payment providers; we do not store them).
  
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and website usage data collected automatically through cookies or server logs.
• Collaboration Data: Details provided by teachers, schools, or cultural organizations inquiring about our workshops and educational programs.
  

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We use your personal data exclusively for the following purposes:

• To teach children aged 6 to 19 about protecting water resources and to organize creative educational programs.
  
• To manage association memberships and process admissions.
  
• To process donations, sponsorships, and other financial contributions that support our non-profit activities.
  
• To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and send newsletters (if you have opted in).
• To collaborate with schools, communities, and environmental organizations.
  
• To ensure the security and smooth operation of our website.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We treat your personal data with strict confidentiality. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our activities, or processing payments, provided that these parties agree to keep this information confidential and comply with the Swiss FADP.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the technical operation of the website.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve our content. You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings at any time.

6. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Since our website is hosted in Switzerland, your data benefits from some of the strictest data privacy standards in the world.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to manage memberships, or to comply with legal, accounting, or statutory retention requirements under Swiss law.


8. Your Rights

Under the Swiss Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Withdraw your consent for data processing (e.g., unsubscribing from a newsletter) at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this page periodically. The updated date will always be indicated at the top of the policy.