At Nature Renaissance Foundation, we are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and store information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to individuals interacting with Nature Renaissance Foundation, including donors, partners, applicants for grants or programs, researchers, students, website visitors, subscribers, participants in events or educational initiatives, and other stakeholders.
Nature Renaissance Foundation is the controller responsible for the processing of personal data described in this Privacy Policy.
Nature Renaissance Foundation processes personal data in accordance with applicable Swiss data protection laws, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (“FADP”), and, where applicable, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
1. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Your name, email address, phone number, postal address, professional affiliation, job title, country of residence, or other contact details when you fill out forms or contact us
- Donation information and transaction history
- Communication preferences
- Information submitted through applications, registrations, grant or scholarship applications, research collaborations, partnership proposals, participation in events, exhibitions, educational initiatives, or newsletter sign-ups
- Website usage data such as cookies, browser type, IP address, and device information
- Audio-visual content, including photographs or videos taken during events, conferences, exhibitions, educational activities, or public initiatives organized or supported by Nature Renaissance Foundation
- Information required for compliance, due diligence, anti-fraud, sanctions screening, or legal obligations
In principle, we only collect personal data that is necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Process donations and provide receipts or confirmations
- Respond to inquiries and communicate about our initiatives, events, and updates
- Send newsletters or communications when you have given your consent
- Improve the performance, accessibility, and user experience of our website
- Maintain the security and integrity of our systems
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- Review and manage grant, scholarship, partnership, volunteer, or research applications
- Organize and manage events, exhibitions, campaigns, educational activities, and awareness initiatives
- Conduct internal administration, reporting, governance, accounting, audit, and compliance activities
- Assess the impact and effectiveness of our environmental and charitable initiatives
We process personal data based on applicable legal grounds, including consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate interests pursued by the Foundation, or other lawful bases permitted under applicable law.
3. Sharing of Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who support us in operating our website, processing donations, sending communications, or managing services on our behalf. These providers are required to handle your data confidentially and securely.
Personal data may also be shared with partner organizations, public institutions, research institutions, collaborators, or service providers involved in projects or initiatives supported by Nature Renaissance Foundation, where necessary and appropriate.
We may also disclose personal information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
Cookies may include essential cookies, analytics cookies, functionality cookies, and, where applicable, third-party cookies related to embedded content or communication tools.
Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw your consent to receive communications
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- File a complaint with your national data protection authority
- Request information regarding cross-border transfers of personal data
- Receive your personal data in a portable format, where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
If you are located in Switzerland, you may also contact the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (“FDPIC”).
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the relationship with Nature Renaissance Foundation, the applicable legal obligations, and the legitimate operational needs of Nature Renaissance Foundation.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, or alteration.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Access to personal data is limited to authorized persons and service providers who require such access for legitimate operational purposes.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
9. Children’s Privacy
Nature Renaissance Foundation does not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate legal basis or authorization where required. Where activities involve minors, Nature Renaissance Foundation will take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or organizational changes. The updated version will be published on this page with the revised “Last updated” date.
11. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
Nature Renaissance Foundation
1204 Geneva
Switzerland
Last updated: May 29, 2026