Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Rosa Riganti Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in compliance with applicable Swiss data protection laws, including the New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website (https://rosarigantifoundation.ch/), you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described in this policy.

2. Data Collection

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when engaging with our website, including but not limited to:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when contacting us.

  • Donations: Payment details and billing information for processing contributions.

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address for receiving updates and newsletters.

  • Volunteer Applications: Personal details necessary for processing volunteer applications.

Additionally, we may collect non-personal data such as IP addresses, browser type, and website usage statistics through cookies and analytics tools.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries and communicate with stakeholders.

  • To process and acknowledge donations.

  • To manage and coordinate volunteer applications.

  • To send newsletters, updates, and relevant information.

  • To improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).

  • Contractual Necessity: When data processing is required to fulfill a contract (e.g., processing donations or volunteer applications).

  • Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary to further the Foundation’s mission while ensuring minimal impact on your rights.

  • Legal Compliance: When required by law to retain certain records.

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties. However, we may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, payment processing, and communication services.

  • Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or enforce our policies.

Where personal data is transferred outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or other legally recognized mechanisms.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Despite our best efforts, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed as completely secure.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

  • Right to Restriction: Request limitation on data processing in specific circumstances.

  • Right to Data Portability: Request a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format of your data.

  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 11.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies before providing personal data.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Rosa Riganti Foundation
c/o BS&MC Tax & Legal SA, Via Giovan Battista Pioda 9
6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Email: info@rosarigantifoundation.ch

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data processing practices. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and accept any updates to this Privacy Policy.