Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 22, 2026 · Last Updated: May 22, 2026

1. Who We Are

ERFIP Foundation
c/o ALBER & ROLLE Experts-comptables Associés SA
Chemin Frank-Thomas 34, CH-1208 Genève
grahman@erfip.com
Website: www.erfip.com
We are a philanthropic foundation based in Switzerland working to support Global South philanthropies.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

  • Identification Data: name, organization, job title, email address, phone number
  • Communication Data: emails, messages, feedback
  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device, pages visited (via cookies/analytics)
  • Newsletter and Event Registrations: preferences, participation details

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided with your consent.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your personal data through:

  • Contact forms on our website
  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Event registration and participation
  • Partnership and grant application processes
  • Website cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We only process your personal data when legally permitted, based on:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-ups)
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., when you partner or work with us)
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., promoting our philanthropic mission)

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Communicate with you about our work, events, and updates
  • Process and respond to inquiries or applications
  • Maintain and improve our website
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Conduct analytics to understand our reach and impact

6. Sharing and Transfers of Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms, IT support, analytics tools). Some data may be processed outside Switzerland or the EU/EEA; in such cases, we ensure adequate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms).

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by applicable law.

8. Your Rights

Under Swiss and EU law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Data portability (where applicable)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or an EU supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: grahman@erfip.com

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your user experience and understand how visitors use our site.

You can manage your preferences via your browser settings.

10. Data Security

We apply industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, data access requests, or concerns about this policy, contact: grahman@erfip.com

12. Supervisory Authority

Swiss residents may contact:

Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Feldeggweg 1, 3003 Bern, Switzerland
www.edoeb.admin.ch

EU residents may contact their national data protection authority.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. The most recent version will always be available on our website, with the date of last revision.