Terms
& Privacy Policy.

TERMS

Foundation Le Solstice Switzerland

1. About the Foundation

Foundation Le Solstice Switzerland (the “Foundation”) is a Swiss foundation headquartered in Pully, Vaud, Switzerland.

The Foundation supports public-interest initiatives in Switzerland and internationally, with the objective of contributing to a more just, sustainable, and humane society.

Its activities are primarily conducted through partnerships with nonprofit organizations under its RISE operating model.

2. Purpose of the Website

The website is intended to:

present the Foundation’s mission, approach, and activities
provide information about the RISE program and partnership model
allow organizations or individuals to contact the Foundation or submit information

The website does not constitute:

a public call for funding unless explicitly stated
a contractual offer or commitment

3. Use of the Website

By accessing this website, users agree to:

use it in a lawful and appropriate manner
not attempt to interfere with its functioning or security
not submit false, misleading, or incomplete information

The Foundation reserves the right to restrict or terminate access in case of misuse.

4. No Guarantee of Engagement

Submission of information, contact requests, or project proposals:

does not create any obligation for the Foundation
does not guarantee review, response, or funding

All decisions are made in accordance with the Foundation’s internal processes and governance.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website (texts, documents, frameworks, visuals) is the property of the Foundation unless otherwise stated.

Any reproduction or use requires prior written consent.

6. Limitation of Liability

The Foundation strives to ensure accurate and up-to-date information but does not guarantee:

completeness
accuracy
uninterrupted access

The Foundation shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of the website.

7. External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites.

The Foundation is not responsible for their content or practices.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Swiss law.

Any disputes fall under the jurisdiction of competent Swiss courts.

Foundation Le Solstice Switzerland

1. General Principles

The Foundation is committed to handling personal data:

with care and confidentiality
in line with its values of transparency and responsibility
in compliance with applicable Swiss data protection laws

2. Data We Collect

The Foundation may collect the following types of personal data:

a. Information you provide

name, email address, contact details
organization information
project or partnership-related information
any content submitted through forms or communication

b. Technical data

IP address
browser type and device information
website usage data (e.g. pages visited, duration)

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed solely to:

respond to inquiries and communications
assess potential partnerships or projects
manage ongoing relationships with partners
improve the website and user experience
ensure security and proper functioning

All processing remains aligned with the Foundation’s mission and operational model.

4. Data Sharing

The Foundation does not sell or rent personal data.

Data may be shared only:

internally, with authorized persons
with trusted service providers (for hosting, communication, or technical services), under confidentiality obligations
where required by law

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to:

fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
comply with legal or regulatory obligations

6. Data Security

The Foundation implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

unauthorized access
loss
misuse

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may:

request access to their personal data
request correction or deletion
object to or restrict processing

Requests can be submitted via the Foundation’s contact channels.

8. Cookies and Tracking

The website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

ensure proper functionality
analyze usage

Users may control cookie settings through their browser.

9. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

The latest version is published on the website.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, users may contact the Foundation through the official contact details provided on the website.

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