World Archiver Foundation is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting yourprivacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

Collection and Use of Personal Data

We collect and use your personal data - including postal address, email address, and phone
number - exclusively for the following purposes:
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- Processing your inquiries about our philanthropic mission and the Millésimes
- Managing your participation in our exclusive events (UNESCO Paris, Crans-Montana)
- Facilitating your charitable contributions to UNESCO World Heritage preservation
- Providing updates on projects funded by the Foundation
- Sending our newsletter (only if you have opted in)
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We use your email address solely for communications related to your engagement with the
Foundation or, if desired, to send our quarterly newsletter featuring impact reports and upcoming
events.
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We never use your data for commercial purposes. As a Swiss public utility foundation, our
sole mission is preserving World Heritage sites through UNESCO.
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Use of Cookies
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Visitors to our website use different browsers and devices. To ensure your visit is as seamless as
possible with the technology you use, we automatically collect certain technical information:
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- Browser type (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox)
- Operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, iOS, Android)
- Domain name of your internet service provider
- Total number of website visitors
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This allows us to continuously update and optimize our website experience.
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Personal data is not stored in our cookies. Our cookies contain only:
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- Our website name
- Date of your visit
- A unique identifier string
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This data helps us understand which features or sections visitors prefer, allowing us to keep our
website current and engaging for our community of Guardians and supporters.
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No Transmission of Personal Data to Third Parties
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We do not transmit your personal data - including postal address, email address, or phone
number - to third parties.
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Exceptions apply only for essential service providers required to fulfill our foundation's
mission:
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- Postal and courier services (Swiss Post, DHL) for delivering documents and
communications
- Banking institutions for processing charitable contributions and tax receipts
- TGE partner foundations when you make a tax-deductible contribution through their
services
- UNESCO when your contribution is transferred to the World Heritage Fund (only the
information required for fund traceability and donor recognition, if you consent)
- Event venues (UNESCO headquarters, Crans-Montana locations) for managing guest
lists and access
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In all cases, data transmission is limited to the absolute minimum necessary and is governed by
strict confidentiality agreements.
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Your Rights: Access, Correction, Blocking, and Deletion
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You have the right to:
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- Access all personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Block the use of your data for specific purposes
- Delete your data entirely from our systems
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Legal retention requirements: In some cases, deletion may not be immediately possible due to
Swiss foundation law, tax regulations, or contractual obligations (e.g., UNESCO fund
traceability requirements). In such instances, we will block your data instead of deleting it,
ensuring it is no longer actively used.
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Marketing communications: You may revoke your consent to receive marketing
communications (newsletters, event invitations) at any time by:
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- Sending an email to: info@worldarchiver.org
- Using the unsubscribe link in any email we send
- Writing to: World Archiver Foundation, Route des Cerisiers 25, 3963 Crans-Montana,
Switzerland
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We will process your request within 30 days.
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Tracking Data for Website Improvement
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To improve our website and understand visitor behavior, we collect anonymous tracking data
that does not allow individual user identification.
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We use Google Analytics with anonymized IP addresses to gather insights such as:
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- Which pages are most visited
- How long visitors spend on different sections
- Geographic regions of our visitors (country level only)
- Devices and browsers used
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This data is completely anonymous and cannot be traced back to individual users.
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Google Analytics Terms of Service: https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/
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You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out
Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
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Security Measures
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We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data:
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- Encrypted connections: Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS)
- Secure servers: Data is stored on secure servers in Switzerland
- Access controls: Only authorized Foundation staff can access personal data
- Regular audits: We regularly review our security practices
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Data Retention
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We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as
required by Swiss law.
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Standard retention periods:
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- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Event participants: 5 years after last event participation (for community engagement)
- Guardians of World Heritage (donors): Indefinitely for UNESCO fund traceability and
donor recognition, unless you request deletion where legally permissible
- General inquiries: 2 years after last communication
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International Data Transfers
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As a foundation operating within the Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) network, your data
may be transferred to our partner foundations.
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These transfers occur only when you explicitly choose to make a tax-deductible
contribution through one of these partner foundations. All partner foundations are bound by
European GDPR standards and equivalent data protection regulations.
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Children's Privacy
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Our website and services are not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not
knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently
collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
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Changes to This Policy
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We may update this Data Protection Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or
legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
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- Posting a notice on our website
- Sending an email to registered users
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The current version will always be available at: www.worldarchiver.org/data-protection
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Applicable Laws
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Personal data is collected, used, and stored exclusively in accordance with:
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- Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP)
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European donors
- Swiss Foundation Supervisory Authority regulations
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Contact Us
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If you have questions about this Data Protection Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding
your personal data, please contact us:
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World Archiver Foundation
Route des Cerisiers 25
3963 Crans-Montana
Switzerland
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Email: info@worldarchiver.org
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Last updated: November 2025
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