Cookies & Privacy Policy
1. Application
This cookies and privacy policy relates to:
- How we handle information received or collected about you as an individual through this website;
- How we communicate with you as an individual; and
- Your rights as an individual regarding such information and communications.
It does not relate to information about companies or organizations held and processed by us.
2. Definitions
In this privacy policy references to
- “we”, “us” or “our” refer to Global Survivors Fund (registered in Switzerland number: CH-660-3431019-7) whose registered address is Route de Ferney 140, 1202 Geneva – Switzerland.
- “the Website” refers to www.globalsurvivorsfund.org and any other website operated by us.
3. Information we collect
We may collect and process the following information about you:
a. Personal details you provide through forms on the website or via email communication — such as your name, address, email address, telephone number, job title, etc.
b. Communication preferences and usage data, such as whether you open or interact with our email newsletters (if you choose to subscribe).
c. Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, which may be collected automatically by our website hosting and analytics tools to help us monitor and improve website performance.
4. Use of Your Information
a. Any personal information collected via this website is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).
b. We use this information to: • Communicate with you and respond to your inquiries; • Process and manage your requests or any transactions; • Improve our website, communications, and services.
c. If you subscribe to our updates, we may use your email address to send information about our activities, projects, or initiatives. You may unsubscribe at any time.
d. We may use third-party services (such as website hosting, analytics, or email delivery providers) that process data on our behalf. These providers are bound by contractual agreements to ensure your data remains secure and is not used for their own purposes.
e. Your information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties except as required by law or as part of a business restructuring or merger.
f. We do not store or process any payment card details on our website. Payments, if applicable, are handled by secure third-party payment processors.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help us improve your browsing experience and enable certain website functionalities.
a. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
• To remember your preferences and improve your user experience;
• To enable website functionality (e.g., contact form submissions or language selection);
• To analyse website performance and usage through tools such as Google Analytics;
• To manage security and performance (e.g., WordPress session cookies).
b. Types of Cookies UsedCookie TypeCookie Name (Example)Purpose
Session Cookies wordpress_logged_in_,wp-settings- These cookies help identify logged-in users and maintain your session while using the website. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Analytics Cookies_ga,_gid,_gat(Google Analytics)These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site (e.g., pages visited, duration of visit). This helps us improve content and performance.Cookie Consent Cookies
cookieyes-consent or similarUsed to store your cookie consent preferences (whether you accept or reject optional cookies).
c. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
• Block cookies;
• Delete existing cookies;
• Receive a warning before a cookie is stored.
However, please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org. If you have any questions regarding the use of cookies on this website, please contact us.
6. Other Websites
This policy applies only to this website. Our website may contain links to other websites which are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such third-party websites. You are advised to read their respective privacy and cookies policies.