Privacy Policy

Effective date: 09 November 2025

Who We Are

The Spirit of Dag (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a Swiss-based non-profit initiative committed to strengthening multilateralism. This policy describes how we process personal data in connection with our website thespiritofdag.org and related services.

Controller: The Spirit of Dag
Contact (privacy/DPO): contact@thespiritofdag.org

Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to visitors, newsletter subscribers, volunteers, donors, and partners who interact with our website, forms, and communications. It aligns with the EU GDPR and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP).

Data We Collect

Technical data: IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, timestamps, referral URLs (via cookies/logs).
Contact data: name, email, organisation, message content (via forms or email).
Newsletter data: email address, subscription preferences, engagement metrics.
Donor data (if enabled): name, email, billing details, donation amount, currency, transaction IDs (processed securely by our payment provider).
Event/volunteer data: registration details, availability, areas of interest.

How We Use Your Data

Site operation & security: running WordPress, preventing abuse, ensuring availability.
Analytics & performance: understanding readership to improve content and accessibility.
Communications: responding to enquiries; sending newsletters (opt-in only).
Donations: processing contributions, issuing receipts, fraud prevention, accounting.
Compliance: fulfilling legal obligations and responding to lawful requests.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies (required for the site to function) and, if you consent, analytics cookies. Preferences can be managed via our cookie banner or in your browser settings.

Essential: session state, security, load balancing.
Analytics (optional): e.g., Plausible or Google Analytics with IP anonymisation where available.

Third-Party Processors & Recipients

We work only with reputable vendors under data-processing agreements and appropriate safeguards:

Hosting & CDN: Hostinger or equivalent.
Platform: WordPress + Astra + essential plugins.
Analytics: Plausible (EU) or Google Analytics 4.
Email/newsletters: Mailchimp, Brevo, or similar opt-in services.
Payments (if enabled): Stripe, PayPal, Wise. We never store card numbers.

We never sell your data.

International Transfers

When transferring data outside Switzerland/EU/EEA, we rely on adequacy decisions, SCCs, or additional safeguards.

Data Retention

Server logs: 30–180 days.
Contact enquiries: 12–24 months after closure.
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe.
Donor records: retained per Swiss law (usually 10 years).

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or a copy of your data. You may withdraw consent at any time. Contact: contact@thespiritofdag.org.

Children’s Data

Our site is not intended for children under 16. If we receive data from a minor without consent, we will delete it.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect data (TLS/HTTPS, limited access, backups). No method is fully secure.

Third-Party Links

Our site links to resources such as the UN. We are not responsible for external privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Contact

For questions or privacy requests:
contact@thespiritofdag.org

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