Data Protection Policy
Last Updated: June 4, 2026
1. Who We Are
The FE+MALE Think Tank is an international non-profit registered in Zurich, Switzerland (registration number: CHE-151.144.242). We are the data controller responsible for all information gathered through the Beat Funding Bias Initiative (BFBI) website (fe-male-think-tank.com).
2. How to Contact Us
For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection team at: [Insert Email Address Here].
3. Data We Collect
We collect data to fulfill our mission and provide services to our community. The data we collect includes:
- Identifiers: Name, date of birth, gender, job title, and profession.
- Contact Information: E-mail addresses and telephone numbers.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and URLs visited (automatically collected).
- Activity Data: Your interactions with our site, including referring sites and exit pages.
- Engagement Data: Preferences, interests, and interaction with our marketing communications (e.g., newsletters).
- Financial/Service Data: Information provided for donations, event registration, and survey participation.
- Cookie Information: Small files used to enhance your browsing experience (see “Cookies” section).
4. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so, such as your consent, our legitimate interests, or to fulfill a legal obligation.
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Website administration & security | Legitimate Interest |
| Responding to your queries/communications | Performance of Service / Consent |
| Processing donations & financial reporting | Legal Obligation / Contract |
| Recruitment & HR management | Legal Obligation / Contract |
| Direct marketing (newsletters, invites) | Consent |
| Research & mission-related investigations | Legitimate Interest |
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We utilize several specialized platforms to facilitate our operations. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which govern their data processing activities:
- Payment Processing: We use PayPal and Stripe to process online donations.
- Banking: Our financial account is held with PostFinance. We retain information about donations to comply with financial auditing requirements in accordance with Swiss law.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to better understand our audience. You can review how Google manages data by visiting their Privacy & Terms.
6. International Data Transfers
As an international organization, your data may be processed outside of Switzerland or the EEA. We ensure that such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure your data receives a level of protection equivalent to Swiss and EU standards.
7. Cookies & Embedded Content
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve functionality. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your access to certain site features.
- Embedded Content: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content.
8. Your Rights
Under the Swiss FADP and GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request that we delete your data (where not legally required to keep it).
- Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
- Lodge a Complaint: You may contact the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@femalethinktank.com.
9. Retention Policy
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal/auditing requirements.
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to automatically recognize follow-up comments.
- User Profiles: Stored as long as the account remains active.
- Financial Records: Retained in accordance with Swiss commercial and tax law.
10. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to amend this policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page. By continuing to use our website after changes are posted, you are deemed to have accepted the updated terms.