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Privacy Policy & Legal Disclaimer

Last Updated: 20 June 2025

Entity: 
DIRECT-IMPACT AID INNOVATION HUB (Non-Profit Association under Swiss Law)
 

1. Legal Status & Purpose
 

DIRECT-IMPACT AID INNOVATION HUB is a non-profit association registered in Switzerland. All activities are exclusively humanitarian and non-commercial. No profits are distributed to members.


2. Data Protection Compliance
 

We process data in accordance with:
 

  • Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP, rev FADP)

  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (where applicable)

  • Art. 321 Swiss Criminal Code (confidentiality obligations)


2.1 Data Collected
 

  • Humanitarian Operations: Names, contact details, donation records, and project-related data.

  • Sensitive Data: Only processed with explicit consent (e.g., health data for aid delivery).


2.2 Legal Bases for Processing
 

  • Consent (Art. 6 GDPR / Art. 6 FADP)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., donor agreements)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention)


2.3 Data Sharing & Confidentiality
 

  • Strict confidentiality under Art. 321 Swiss Criminal Code.

  • Data shared only with authorized partners (e.g., UN agencies, logistics providers) under NDAs.

  • No sale of data to third parties.
     

3. Data Subject Rights
 

Under Swiss/GDPR law, you may:
 

  • Access, correct, or delete your data (Art. 15–17 GDPR / Art. 25 FADP).

  • Withdraw consent (contact: privacy@direct-impact.tech).

  • Lodge complaints with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Commissioner (FDPIC).


4. Security Measures
 

  • Encryption: TLS/SSL for data transfers.

  • Access Controls: Role-based permissions.

  • Audits: Annual reviews of compliance.
     

5. Legal Disclaimer
 

5.1 Liability
 

  • Excluded for incidental damages, except in cases of wilful misconduct or gross negligence (Art. 100–101 Swiss Code of Obligations).

  • External links/content are beyond our control.
     

5.2 Intellectual Property
 

  • All materials (reports, logos) are property of the association unless stated otherwise.
     

6. Policy Updates
 

We reserve the right to amend this policy. Changes will be published on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.
 

7. Contact
 

Data Protection Officer:
📧 welcome@direct-impact.tech

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