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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

 

1. Introduction

 

ARS Foundation respects the privacy of visitors, collaborators, artists, donors and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process and protect personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP/LPD) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

By using this website, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

 

The data controller responsible for data processing is:

 

ARS Foundation

Legal form: Swiss Foundation

Email: privacy@ars.foundation

3. Personal Data We Collect

 

ARS Foundation may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identification and contact details (name, email address, telephone number, postal address);

  • Professional or institutional information voluntarily provided (e.g. artistic profile, affiliation);

  • Correspondence and communications sent to ARS Foundation;

  • Technical data related to website usage (IP address, browser type, date and time of access).

 

ARS Foundation does not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental or legal guardian consent.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

 

Personal data is processed solely for legitimate institutional purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries and managing professional, artistic or institutional relationships;

  • Providing information about programs, exhibitions, events and activities;

  • Managing applications, collaborations or participation in foundation initiatives;

  • Ensuring the security and proper functioning of the website;

  • Complying with legal, regulatory and governance obligations.

 

Personal data will not be processed for purposes incompatible with those listed above.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

 

Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent provided by the data subject;

  • Performance of a contractual or pre-contractual relationship;

  • Compliance with legal obligations under Swiss law;

  • Legitimate institutional interests of ARS Foundation, provided such interests do not override the fundamental rights of the data subject.

6. Data Storage and Security

 

ARS Foundation implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration or disclosure.

 

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law.

 

Data may be stored or processed in Switzerland or, where necessary, in jurisdictions offering an adequate level of data protection.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

 

ARS Foundation does not sell or rent personal data.

 

Personal data may be shared with trusted third parties only when necessary to:

  • Deliver requested services;

  • Comply with legal obligations;

  • Support technical or administrative operations (e.g. hosting providers).

 

Where data is transferred outside Switzerland, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with Swiss law.

8. Data Subject Rights

 

Under Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data;

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;

  • Request deletion of personal data, where legally permissible;

  • Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.

 

Requests may be submitted in writing to privacy@arsfoundation.org. ARS Foundation will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Cookies and Technical Data

 

This website may use essential technical cookies to ensure proper functionality and security.

ARS Foundation does not use cookies for profiling or marketing purposes unless explicitly stated.

 

You may configure your browser to restrict or disable cookies; however, this may affect website functionality.

10. Third-Party Websites

 

This website may contain links to third-party websites. ARS Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

ARS Foundation reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this website and become effective upon publication.

12. Governing Law

 

This Privacy Policy is governed by Swiss law, in particular the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP/LPD).

13. Contact

 

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection matters, please contact:

 

ARS Foundation

Email: privacy@ars.foundation

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