Privacy Policy
1. General information, applicable rules and changes to this statement
1.1 General
CineGlobe (hereinafter “CG”), an association located at CERN, 1211 Geneva 23, Switzerland, places great importance on protecting your privacy. This statement outlines our privacy policy regarding the processing of personal data collected through our website https://cineglobe.ch (hereinafter the “Site”) or its online features.
We collect and process your personal data with the utmost care and in compliance with applicable legal provisions, in particular the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We limit data processing to what is strictly necessary and only for the purposes described below. We retain your data only for the duration required to provide our services or for the period required by law.
By using the Site and its features, you confirm that you are of legal age or have obtained the consent of your legal guardian(s) if you are a minor.
1.2 Applicable rules
This statement is based on the Swiss FADP and, where the European GDPR applies, on the provisions of the GDPR.
1.3 Changes
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. When appropriate, we will notify you by email or other suitable means.
2. What personal data do we collect and for what purpose?
2.1 Data collected
Newsletter subscription
• Email address: When you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we only collect your email address.
2.2 Purpose of processing
• Newsletter subscription: We use your email address to send you information about our activities, events, or any news related to CineGlobe.
• Site traffic analysis: To optimize our Site and better understand its usage, we use analytical tools (see section 4).
The legal basis for this processing is either your consent (particularly for newsletter subscription) or our legitimate interest in ensuring the Site’s performance.
3. Do we share your data with third parties?
We do not disclose, sell, or transfer your personal data to third parties unless required by law or if you have expressly consented to it.
• Legal obligations: CineGlobe may be required to transmit data to comply with a legal obligation or a request from a competent authority.
• Hosting and third-party tools: Our Site is hosted in Switzerland via Infomaniak and we use services (Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA) that may involve processing outside Switzerland or the EEA. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
4. Do we use cookies or other tracking technologies?
4.1 Cookies and image elements
Our Site may use “cookies”, which are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit the Site. The cookies we use aim to:
• Facilitate the use of the Site and ensure its functionality (session cookies).
• Analyze and improve the Site (navigation statistics).
Most browsers automatically accept cookies. However, you can configure your browser to refuse or delete these cookies. Please note that this may limit certain features of the Site.
4.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (provider: Google LLC, United States) to measure and evaluate Site usage. Google Analytics generates statistics and other information about Site usage by placing cookies on your device.
• IP anonymization: We have activated the IP anonymization feature, which means that Google automatically and promptly truncates your IP address to ensure anonymity.
• Opt-out: You can disable Google Analytics by installing the opt-out browser add-on available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
4.3 Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA to secure our Site’s forms and verify that they are not used by bots. The data collected (IP address, browsing behavior) is transmitted to Google.
For more information about Google reCAPTCHA, please consult Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Do we use profiling or automated decision-making?
We do not engage in any automated decision-making based on your personal data, nor do we carry out any profiling.
6. What are your rights?
Under the FADP and, if applicable, the GDPR, you have the following rights:
• Right of access: to know what personal data we process about you;
• Right to rectification: to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• Right to erasure: to request deletion of your personal data if processing is no longer necessary or lawful;
• Right to restrict processing;
• Right to object: to object at any time to the processing of your personal data based on our legitimate interests;
• Right to withdraw your consent: where processing is based on your consent (e.g. newsletter subscription), you may withdraw it at any time.
Please note that the exercise of these rights may be limited by legal obligations or our legitimate interests. To exercise your rights, you may contact us at the address mentioned in section 9.
7. How is data security ensured?
Our Site is protected by an SSL certificate (Let’s Encrypt). We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, using the Internet always involves inherent risks, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. How long do we keep your data?
We retain your personal data as long as necessary to:
1. Send the newsletter, if you are subscribed.
Once you unsubscribe from the newsletter, we delete or anonymize your data, unless the law requires a longer retention period.
9. Who to contact?
For any questions or requests regarding this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, you can contact us at:
CineGlobe
CERN
1211 Geneva 23
Switzerland
Email: info@cineglobe.ch
You also have the right to contact the competent data protection authorities (in Switzerland: the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner, www.edoeb.admin.ch) or, if the GDPR applies to you, the supervisory authority of your habitual residence or workplace.
Last updated on 17/04/2025