Privacy Policy
The Amfort Center for Philanthropy (hereinafter referred to as “Amfort Center,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with Switzerland’s Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who We Are
Amfort Center for Philanthropy is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland, dedicated to providing strategic advisory and research services to non-profits, NGOs, and philanthropists worldwide. As part of our operations, we may collect and process personal information to support our mission.
Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Professional Information: Job title, employer details, and organizational affiliations.
- Financial Information: Donation history and payment details, if you choose to support us financially.
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns on our website (via cookies and similar technologies).
How We Use Your Data
Amfort Center collects and processes your data for the following purposes:
- To communicate and engage with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- To process donations and issue receipts.
- To provide updates on our programs, events, and activities.
- To improve our website, services, and outreach efforts.
- To comply with legal obligations, including financial reporting and record-keeping.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent (for newsletters and updates).
- Contractual necessity (for services we provide to you).
- Our legitimate interest (to improve our programs and interactions).
- Legal compliance (where necessary to fulfill legal obligations).
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or perform data analytics. All service providers are required to uphold strict data privacy standards. We may also share data to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights of Amfort Center and its stakeholders.
Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights
Under Swiss law and, where applicable, GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request corrections or updates to your data.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Object to the processing of your data in certain situations.
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal limitations).
Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. We will notify you of significant updates by posting the revised notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your data, please reach out to us:
Bd Helvétique 36
1207 Genève
Switzerland
This Privacy Notice is designed to provide transparency into our data practices and assure you that your personal information is handled responsibly.
Effective Date: 15 November 2024
