Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the Norbert Himstedt Foundation collects and processes personal data when you visit this website or contact us.

We process personal data in accordance with applicable Swiss data protection law, in particular the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection.

1. Responsible organisation

Responsible for data processing:

Norbert Himstedt Foundation
Im Stieg 246
8195 Wasterkingen
Switzerland

Email:
info@norberthimstedt-foundation.ch

2. Personal data we may process

Depending on how you use this website, we may process the following personal data:

  • name

  • email address

  • message content

  • any other information you voluntarily provide when contacting us

  • technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, date and time of access

3. Purpose of data processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • to respond to enquiries

  • to communicate with supporters, partners and interested persons

  • to provide information about the foundation and its activities

  • to maintain the security and functionality of the website

  • to improve and operate our online presence

4. Contact by email or contact form

If you contact us by email or through a contact form, the information you provide will be used to process your request and respond to you.

We do not sell your personal data and do not use it for unrelated marketing purposes.

5. Mailing list / updates

If you subscribe to a mailing list or ask to receive updates, we may use your email address to send you information about the foundation, its projects and future support opportunities.

You may unsubscribe or request deletion of your contact details at any time by contacting us.

6. Website hosting and server logs

When you visit this website, technical data may automatically be collected by the hosting provider. This can include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring page, date and time of access and similar technical information.

This data is used to ensure the secure and reliable operation of the website.

7. Cookies and analytics

This website may use technically necessary cookies to ensure basic functionality.

If analytics tools, tracking tools or embedded third-party services are added in the future, this Privacy Policy should be updated accordingly.

Current status:
No donation processing, payment processing or advanced tracking is currently described in this Privacy Policy.

8. Disclosure of personal data

We only disclose personal data if this is necessary for the operation of the website, communication with you, legal compliance or if you have given your consent.

Possible recipients may include:

  • website hosting providers

  • email service providers

  • technical service providers

  • authorities, if legally required

9. Data transfers abroad

Some technical service providers may process data outside Switzerland. If personal data is transferred abroad, we take appropriate measures to ensure adequate data protection in accordance with applicable law.

10. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Messages and contact details may be stored as long as needed to respond to enquiries, maintain communication or document the foundation’s activities.

11. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • request information about personal data we process about you

  • request correction of inaccurate data

  • request deletion of your personal data

  • object to certain processing

  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

[INSERT PROFESSIONAL EMAIL ADDRESS]

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, especially if the website is expanded, donation options are added, analytics tools are introduced or new services are used.

The version published on this website is the current version.

Last updated: May 2026