Privacy Policy
Protecting your personal data is a priority for the Stellenbosch GBV Centre. We handle all personal information with care, confidentiality, and in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Swiss data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or make a donation.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
Förderverein des Dialogs der Weltreligionen
Address: Schoeckstrasse 17 | 9008 St. Gallen
Email: mail@stellenbosch-gbvcentre.ch
2. Personal Data We Collect
We only collect personal data that is necessary and appropriate. This may include:
Contact data (e.g. name, email address, phone number) when you contact us
Donation-related data (e.g. name, email address, donation amount, payment reference) when you donate via our website
Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, access time) for website security and functionality
You may browse our website without providing personal data.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process personal data only where permitted under GDPR, based on one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), e.g. processing donations
Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), such as ensuring website security
Your data is used exclusively for:
Responding to enquiries
Processing and administering donations
Issuing donation confirmations or receipts where applicable
Ensuring the secure operation of our website
4. Donations via the Website
Donations made via our website are processed through direct bank transfer.
When making a donation, you may use the QR code provided on our website or transfer the donation directly to our bank account using the published IBAN details.
We do not process payments through third-party payment providers and do not collect or store credit card information on our servers.
Depending on the information you provide with the bank transfer (e.g. name, account details, payment reference), personal data may be processed for the purpose of:
Allocating and documenting the donation
Issuing donation confirmations or receipts where applicable
Meeting legal and accounting obligations
Banking transactions are subject to the data protection policies of your respective financial institution.
5. Confidentiality and Sensitive Information
Information shared with us—especially information related to survivors of gender-based violence—is treated as strictly confidential. Such data is processed only where necessary and with the highest level of protection.
We do not disclose personal data without consent, unless legally required or necessary to protect life or safety.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or to meet legal and accounting obligations. After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data. Data may only be shared with:
Trusted service providers (e.g. payment processors, IT services)
Authorities, where legally required
All third parties are carefully selected and bound by data protection agreements.
8. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use essential cookies to ensure functionality and basic analytics to improve user experience. These do not identify you personally. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
Requests can be made using the contact details on this website.
10. International Data Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside Switzerland or the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be published on this website.
13. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection matters, please contact the Stellenbosch GBV Centre via the contact information provided on this website.