Website privacy policy
Your privacy is important to the International Disability Alliance. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and how we protect it.
IDA includes entities registered in Switzerland and the United States and works globally. We handle personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection.
Information we collect
In general, you can browse the IDA website without telling us who you are or providing personal information.
When you visit our website, some technical information may be collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. We use this information to operate, secure and improve the website.
We may also collect information that you choose to provide, for example when you:
- contact IDA;
- subscribe to newsletters or updates;
- register for an event, consultation or activity
- apply for a job or other opportunity;
- complete a survey or form; or
- otherwise communicate with us.
This may include your name, email address, organisation, country, role and other information you choose to provide.
Where an activity requires information about accessibility or reasonable accommodation, we will only ask for information that is necessary to understand and respond to your requirements.
How we use your information
We may also collect information that you choose to provide, for example, when you:
We use personal information only for the purpose for which it was collected or for another purpose that is compatible with it. This may include:
- responding to your questions or requests;
- sending information or newsletters that you have requested;
- managing events, consultations, applications and other IDA activities; providing accessibility and reasonable accommodation;
- operating, securing and improving our website and digital services; and
- meeting our legal and organisational obligations.
We will not use personal information for purposes that are unrelated to those for which it was provided without an appropriate legal basis or, where required, your consent.
Sharing your information
IDA does not sell, rent or trade your personal information. We do not provide personal
information to other organisations for their own marketing or fundraising purposes.
Information you provide to IDA is treated as confidential and will not normally be shared
outside IDA.
We may allow trusted service providers to process limited personal information where this is
necessary to operate our website, communications, events or other services. We may also
disclose information where this is necessary to deliver an activity you have requested, where
you have agreed to the disclosure, or where IDA is required to do so by law.
Where another organisation processes personal information on IDA's behalf, we expect it to
use the information only for the agreed purpose and to protect it appropriately.
Your choices
Providing personal information through the IDA website is generally voluntary.
You can browse most of the website without providing personal information. However, someactivities (such as subscribing to a newsletter, registering for an event or submitting anapplication) may require certain information.
You may unsubscribe from IDA communications at any time using the unsubscribe option provided or by contacting us.
Cookies and website analytics
The IDA website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the website to function or that help us understand how the website is used.
Where required, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies. You can also manage your preferences through the website's cookie settings or your browser.
How long we keep information
We keep personal information only for as long as it is reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. When it is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymise it where appropriate.
International processing
IDA is a global organisation. Personal information may therefore be processed in Switzerland, the United States or other countries where IDA or its service providers operate.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, IDA will take appropriate measures to protect it in accordance with applicable law.
Security
IDA takes reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
People working for or on behalf of IDA who have access to personal information are expected to respect its confidentiality and use it only for authorised purposes.
Your rights
We may also collect information that you choose to provide, for example when you:
Depending on the law that applies to you, you may have the right to ask IDA to:
- provide information about the personal information we hold about you;
- give you a copy of that information;
- correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
- delete your information;
- restrict or object to certain uses of your information; or
- withdraw your consent where we rely on consent.
You may also have the right to make a complaint to the relevant data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
External websites
The IDA website may contain links to websites operated by other organisations. IDA is notresponsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on thispage together with the date of the latest update.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or haveconcerns about how IDA handles your personal information, please contact: info@ida-secretariat.org