Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 8, 2025



At STRONG FARMERS – Forum for Smallholder Advancement, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you visit our website or communicate with us.



1. Who We Are

STRONG FARMERS – Forum for Smallholder Advancement

Registered as a non-profit association under Swiss law

UID: CHE-421.176.865

Website: www.strongfarmers.org

Email: hello@strongfarmers.org



Our association is based in Switzerland and operates in accordance with Swiss data protection laws (FADP) and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.



2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:



Contact information (e.g. name, email address, phone number) when you fill out our contact form or communicate with us



Technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (collected via cookies and analytics tools)



Voluntarily provided information, such as survey responses, newsletter sign-ups, or partnership inquiries



We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you explicitly choose to provide it.



3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:



Respond to inquiries and messages you send us



Improve the functionality and content of our website



Communicate about our initiatives, events, and updates (if you’ve opted in)



Build relationships with partners, supporters, and community leaders



We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.



4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and standard analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to gather anonymous usage data. This helps us improve the site’s performance and understand how visitors engage with our content.



You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.



5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. While no method is 100% secure, we strive to safeguard your information to the best of our ability.



6. Your Rights

You have the right to:



Access the personal data we hold about you



Request corrections or deletion of your data



Withdraw consent for communication at any time



Object to the processing of your data (where applicable)



To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@strongfarmers.org.



7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers (such as email newsletter tools or web hosting services) that process your data on our behalf. These providers are carefully selected and comply with relevant data protection laws.



8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review it periodically.



9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data, please don’t hesitate to reach out:



STRONG FARMERS – Forum for Smallholder Advancement

Registered under Swiss law | UID CHE-421.176.865

Email: hello@strongfarmers.org

Website: www.strongfarmers.org