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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 4, 2026

1. Introduction

The Geneva Global South Club (GGSC), operated under the Geneva AI Governance Initiative (GAIGI), is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/DSG), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and all applicable data protection legislation.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website ggsc.ch or interact with our services.

2. Data Controller

Geneva Global South Club (GGSC)
c/o GAIGI — Geneva AI Governance Initiative
Geneva, Switzerland
Email: contact@ggsc.ch
Website: https://ggsc.ch

3. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number, organisation — when you fill out a contact form, apply for membership, or register for an event.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time of access — collected automatically through server logs and cookies.
  • Communication data: content of messages you send us via forms or email.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): when you voluntarily submit a form or subscribe to communications.
  • Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)): to process membership applications or event registrations.
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): to operate, secure, and improve our website and services.
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): to comply with applicable legal requirements.

5. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used to:

  • Respond to inquiries and process membership or event requests
  • Send relevant communications about GGSC activities (with your consent)
  • Improve and secure our website
  • Comply with legal obligations

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and enhance your experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Hosting provider: Infomaniak (Switzerland) — for website hosting and email services.
  • Analytics: We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools to understand website usage.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

All third-party processors are bound by data processing agreements in compliance with GDPR and Swiss data protection law.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily processed in Switzerland, which is recognised by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection. If data is transferred outside the EEA/Switzerland, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) will be in place.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 2 years. Membership records are retained for the duration of membership plus 5 years.

10. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data (« right to be forgotten »)
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@ggsc.ch.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

  • Switzerland: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) — www.edoeb.admin.ch
  • EU: Your local Data Protection Authority

15. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Geneva Global South Club (GGSC)
Email: contact@ggsc.ch
Website: ggsc.ch/contact