Privacy Notice for Ghiabi Archives Website
At Ghiabi Archives, protecting your privacy is important to us. Whether you are visiting us for the first time or returning, we invite you to read this Privacy Notice carefully. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, process, and use your personal information when you visit ghiabi.org, and the choices you have regarding your data.
Unless otherwise stated, Ghiabi Archives, Rue de la Paix 10, 4001 Basel, Switzerland (CH-569.341.776), is the data controller responsible for your personal data under this Notice.
1. Who is responsible for your personal data?
Ghiabi Archives is responsible for the collection, processing, and use of personal data through this website.
2. When does this Privacy Notice apply?
This notice applies to all uses of ghiabi.org. It does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from our site.
3. What types of personal data do we collect?
We may collect the following information:
- Personal contact details (such as your name and email address) if you submit them via a form.
- Technical information about your device, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.
- Usage data, such as pages visited and time spent on the website.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9).
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.
4. Why and with whom do we share personal data?
We use your data to operate and improve the website, respond to inquiries, and ensure security. We do not sell, trade, or rent your data.
Your information may be shared with service providers who support the hosting, maintenance, and security of ghiabi.org, under strict confidentiality obligations.
5. Will personal data be transferred abroad?
As Ghiabi Archives is based in Switzerland, your data may be stored and processed in Switzerland and the European Union. Transfers will always comply with applicable data protection laws.
6. How long do we retain your data?
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by law. Usage data may be kept up to 36 months for statistical analysis.
7. What privacy choices do you have?
You have the right to:
- Access your data.
- Correct your data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Object to the processing of your data.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us (see Section 13).
8. How do we protect your data?
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encrypted communication and secure servers.
9. Use of cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies to enhance website functionality and analyze site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
10. Links to other websites
ghiabi.org may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
11. Compliance and cooperation with regulatory authorities
We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws. If you believe your rights have been violated, you may contact the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or your local authority.
12. Changes to this Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant changes may be communicated directly.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or your personal data, please contact us:
Ghiabi Archives
Rue de la Paix 10, 4001 Basel, Switzerland
Email: [info@ghiabi.org]
Last Updated: April 2025