Data protection

Privacy

The Société ethnomycologique de Genève handles personal data with care, in accordance with the applicable Swiss legislation on data protection.

Data controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data is:

Société ethnomycologique de Genève
Postal address: Chemin de Poussy 40, 1214 Vernier
Email: info@societe-ethnomycologique.ch

Data collected

When you use the contact form, the SEMG may collect the information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, organization, the subject of your request, your message and any attachments submitted.

Technical data may also be processed when the website is visited, including IP address, browser type, date and time of the visit, pages viewed and certain information required for the proper functioning of the website.

Purposes of processing

Data is processed in order to respond to requests received, manage contacts, prepare exchanges with interested persons, process requests related to membership, partnerships, projects, documentary donations or the society’s activities.

It may also be used to ensure website security, prevent abuse and enable the proper technical functioning of the website.

Data retention

Data is retained only for as long as necessary to process the request, follow up on exchanges or comply with applicable legal obligations.

Messages sent through the form may be retained for as long as follow-up remains necessary for the SEMG’s activities.

Disclosure to third parties

Personal data is not sold. It may be transmitted to technical service providers when this is necessary for the operation of the website, hosting, email services or tools used by the SEMG.

The website is hosted in Switzerland by Infomaniak Network SA.

Cookies and statistics

The website may use technical cookies necessary for its proper functioning.

If audience measurement, statistics or external services are added later, this statement will be updated to specify how they operate and which data is concerned.

Your rights

In accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection, any person may ask whether personal data concerning them is being processed, and may request its correction or deletion when the applicable conditions are met.

To exercise these rights, you may contact the SEMG at: info@societe-ethnomycologique.ch.

Security

The SEMG takes reasonable measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or unauthorized disclosure.

Changes

This statement may be amended to reflect changes to the website, the services offered or the applicable legal obligations.