Privacy Policy
1. General Information
Protecting your personal data is very important to us. We treat personal data confidentially and in accordance with Swiss data protection laws and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
Personal data is collected only to the extent necessary for providing our website, communicating with users, or supporting the activities of our association.
This may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
IP address
Messages submitted through contact forms
Donation information
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3. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:
Communication with interested parties and supporters
Handling inquiries
Association administration
Processing donations
Ensuring the security and stability of the website
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4. Sharing of Data
Personal data will only be shared with third parties:
if legally required,
if necessary for contractual purposes,
or if explicit consent has been given.
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5. Hosting and Server Log Files
When visiting this website, technical data may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Date and time of access
Browser type
Operating system
Visited pages
This data is used solely for technical security and error analysis.
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6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience.
Visitors may disable cookies in their browser settings.
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7. Rights of Data Subjects
Individuals have the right to:
Access their personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of data
Restrict data processing
Object to data processing
Requests may be directed at any time to the contact address listed in the Legal Notice.
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8. Donations
Donations to the Gaia Association for Marine Rescue are voluntary. Payment-related data is used exclusively for processing donations and legal accounting obligations.
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9. Disclaimer
The contents of this website have been created with the greatest possible care. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided.
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10. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We assume no responsibility for the content of external websites.
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11. Copyright
All content, images, and texts published on this website are protected by copyright law. Any use without explicit permission is prohibited.
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Liability Disclaimer
The Gaia Association for Marine Rescue assumes no liability for material or immaterial damages arising from access to or use of the published information.
All offers are non-binding.
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Donation Notice
The Gaia Association for Marine Rescue is an independent association dedicated to protecting the oceans and preventing environmental damage caused by old oil pollution and shipwrecks.
Donations are used exclusively to support the association’s activities and project development.
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Notice Regarding Project Ideas and Submissions
Unsolicited project ideas, concepts, or documents do not establish any claim to compensation, collaboration, or confidentiality unless explicitly agreed to in writing.