Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28.11.2024

We place great importance on ensuring that the handling of personal data is transparent. This privacy policy informs you about which personal data we collect, for what purposes, and with whom we share it. To maintain a high level of transparency, this privacy policy is regularly reviewed and updated.

1. Services We Use

• Google Cloud CDN

• YouTube

• Google Cloud

2. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding the protection of your data, you can reach us anytime via email at info@united4hope.ch. The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:

united4hope Bernardastrasse 38 5442 Fislisbach Switzerland

Data Protection Officer:

Pascal Bircher Email: pascal@united4hope.ch

3. General Principles

3.1 What Data Do We Collect and From Whom?

We primarily process personal data that you provide to us or that we collect while operating our website. We may also receive personal data from third parties. This data may include:

• Personal details (name, address, date of birth, etc.)

• Contact information (phone number, email address, etc.)

• Financial data (e.g., account details)

• Online identifiers (e.g., cookie IDs, IP addresses)

• Location and traffic data

• Audio and video recordings

• Sensitive data (e.g., biometric or health information)

3.2 Under What Conditions Do We Process Your Data?

We handle your data confidentially and in accordance with the purposes set forth in this privacy policy. We ensure transparent and proportionate data processing. Exceptions may apply if a legal justification exists, such as:

• Your consent

• The performance of a contract or pre–contractual measures

• Our legitimate interests, provided they do not outweigh your interests

3.3 How Can You Withdraw Your Consent?

If you have given consent for processing your personal data, you can withdraw it at any time by emailing the address listed in the imprint. Processing that occurred prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected.

3.4 When Do We Share Your Data with Third Parties?

We may need to engage third parties or affiliated companies for data processing tasks. Categories of recipients include:

• Accounting, fiduciary, and audit firms

• Consulting firms (legal, tax, etc.)

• IT service providers (web hosting, support, cloud services, website design)

• Payment service providers

• Providers of tracking, conversion, and advertising services

We ensure these third parties adhere to data protection requirements and handle your data confidentially. We may also be required to disclose your data to authorities.

b. Visiting Our Social Media Channels

Our website may include links to our social media channels. If you click these links, social media providers may learn you accessed their platform via our website.

c. Transfers Abroad

Your data may be transferred to companies abroad as part of processing. If the destination country lacks adequate data protection, we ensure contractual safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

3.5 How Long Do We Retain Your Data?

We retain personal data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Data from website visits is stored for 12 months. Contractual data is stored for up to 10 years due to legal obligations.

3.6 How Do We Protect Your Data?

We use SSL encryption and appropriate security measures to protect your data from loss, access, misuse, or alteration.

3.7 What Are Your Rights?

You have the right to:

• Request information about your data

• Receive data in a common format

• Request correction or deletion of your data

3.8 Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may change this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be published on united4hope.ch.

4. Specific Data Processing Activities

4.1 Providing the Website and Creating Log Files

What Information Do We Receive and How Do We Use It?

When you visit https://united4hope.ch/, certain data is automatically stored on our servers or on servers of services we use for system administration, statistical analysis, security, or tracking purposes. This data includes:

• The name of your internet service provider

• Your IP address (in some cases)

• The version of your browser software

• The operating system of the device accessing the URL

• The date and time of access

• The webpage you visited prior to accessing our URL

• The search terms used to find our URL

Why Are We Allowed to Process This Data?

This data cannot be assigned to a specific person and is not combined with other data sources. The storage of log files ensures the functionality of the website and the security of our IT systems. This is our legitimate interest.

How Can You Prevent Data Collection?

The data is stored only as long as necessary for its purpose and is deleted after each session. Since storing log files is essential for operating the website, you cannot object to this processing.

4.2 Google Cloud CDN

To optimize content delivery and accelerate user access, we use Google Cloud CDN, a service provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Google Cloud CDN uses globally distributed servers to deliver content from the server closest to the user.

Usage data, including your IP address, is transmitted to Google and may be stored on servers located in the USA or other countries.

For more information, refer to Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and Google Cloud CDN: https://cloud.google.com/cdn/docs.

4.3 YouTube

We embed videos from YouTube, a platform operated by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). When viewing or playing a video, data (including your IP address and browser details) is transmitted to Google servers and stored. If you are logged into your YouTube account, your viewing activity can be associated with your personal profile. To prevent this, log out of your YouTube account.

4.4 Google Cloud

We use Google Cloud for storage, hosting, and data processing. This service is provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Data generated through our services, including your IP address, may be transmitted to Google and stored on servers in the USA or other locations.

For more details, see Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and Google Cloud terms: https://cloud.google.com/terms/data–processing–terms.

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