Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 15th, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Sentinel Alliance. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, fill out our Typeform, subscribe to our Substack newsletter, and communicate with us via email.
This Privacy Policy complies with the requirements of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data Controller
Sentinel Alliance CHE-380.634.236
Bahnhofstrasse 20
6300 Zug, Switzerland
Email: admin@sentinelalliance.org
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Personal Data Provided by You
a. Typeform Submissions
When you fill out our Typeform, we collect the following personal data:
• First Name: Your given name.
• Last Name: Your family name.
• Phone Number: Your contact number.
• Email Address: Your email address.
• Signal Link: A link to add you on Signal messaging app.
• Preferred Contact Method: Your preferred way for us to contact you.
• Country of Residence: Your country of residence.
Purpose: The sole purpose of collecting this information is to send you communications based on your interest and consent.
b. Substack Newsletter Subscriptions
When you subscribe to our Substack newsletter, we collect:
• Email Address: Your email address.
Purpose: To send you our newsletter and updates.
c. Email Communications
When you contact us via email, we may collect:
• Email Address: Your email address.
• Name: Any name you provide in your email or email signature.
• Message Content: Any information you choose to provide in your email.
3.2 Data Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we use Plausible Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. Additionally, we use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website and analyze your browsing habits.
• Page URL: The URL of the page being viewed.
• HTTP Referrer: The URL of the page that linked to the current page.
• Browser Type: The type of browser used.
• Operating System: The operating system of the device.
• Device Type: Desktop or mobile.
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device.
This data is aggregated and anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual visitors.
4. Purpose of Data Processing
4.1 Communications and Inquiries
We process your personal data to:
• Send you communications based on the information you provided in the Typeform.
• Send you our newsletter and updates via Substack.
• Respond to your inquiries or requests sent via email.
• Provide information or services you have requested.
4.2 Website Operation and Analytics
We use cookies and the anonymized data collected by Plausible Analytics to:
• Ensure the proper functioning of our website.
• Analyze your browsing habits.
• Improve our website’s content and user experience.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under FADP
Our processing of your personal data complies with the provisions of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection.
Under GDPR
5.1 Personal Data from Typeform, Substack, and Emails
Our processing is based on your consent, as per Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. By submitting the Typeform, subscribing to our newsletter, or sending us an email, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
5.2 Cookies and Anonymized Website Usage Data
• Necessary Cookies: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract, as per Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.
• Analytics Cookies: Processing is based on your consent, as per Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.
• Anonymized Data: Processing is based on our legitimate interest to improve our website and understand user interactions, as per Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
6. Data Retention
6.1 Personal Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by Swiss law and applicable EU regulations.
6.2 Cookies
• Session Cookies: Deleted after you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
6.3 Anonymized Data
Aggregated anonymized data is retained indefinitely for statistical analysis purposes.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, in accordance with both the FADP and GDPR.
Our third-party service providers, including Plausible Analytics, Typeform, Substack, and Google Gmail, are required to maintain appropriate security measures to protect your data.
8. Your Rights
Under FADP
• Right to Information: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
• Right of Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@sentinelalliance.org.
9. Service Providers
9.1 Typeform
We use Typeform to collect personal data through online forms.
• Data Processing: Typeform processes the personal data you provide when filling out our forms.
• Data Storage: Data is stored on Typeform’s secure servers, which may be located outside Switzerland and the EEA.
• Data Transfers: Typeform complies with GDPR and FADP by implementing appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
• Privacy Policy: For more information, please see Typeform’s Privacy Policy at https://admin.typeform.com/to/dwk6gt.
9.2 Substack
We use Substack to manage our newsletter subscriptions and send newsletters.
• Data Processing: Substack processes the personal data you provide when subscribing to our newsletter.
• Data Storage: Data is stored on Substack’s secure servers, which may be located outside Switzerland and the EEA.
• Data Transfers: Substack complies with GDPR and FADP by implementing appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
• Privacy Policy: For more information, please see Substack’s Privacy Policy at https://substack.com/privacy.
9.3 Google Gmail
We use Google Gmail as our email service provider to manage communications.
• Data Processing: Google processes the personal data contained in emails you send us.
• Data Transfers: Google may process data outside of Switzerland and the EEA. However, Google adheres to GDPR and FADP requirements by implementing appropriate safeguards.
• Privacy Policy: For more information, please see Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
9.4 Plausible Analytics
We use Plausible Analytics for website analytics.
• Data Processing: Plausible collects anonymized data about website usage.
• Data Storage: Data is stored on servers located within the European Union.
• Privacy Policy: For more information, please see Plausible’s Privacy Policy at https://plausible.io/data-policy.
10. International Data Transfers
10.1 Typeform, Substack, and Google Gmail
Your personal data processed by Typeform, Substack, and Google Gmail may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside Switzerland and the EEA. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as:
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): Contractual agreements that provide obligations to protect your data.
• Compliance with Data Protection Laws: Typeform, Substack, and Google comply with GDPR and FADP requirements.
10.2 Plausible Analytics
Data collected by Plausible is stored within the European Union, and no personal data is transferred internationally.
11. Disclosure to Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties unless required by law or necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
We may share your data with the following third-party service providers:
• Typeform: For collecting personal data via online forms.
• Substack: For managing newsletter subscriptions and sending newsletters.
• Google Gmail: For email communications.
• Plausible Analytics: For website analytics (anonymized data only).
All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data and to use it only for the purposes specified by us.
12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses its own and third-party cookies necessary for its operation and to analyze your browsing habits. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
12.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
12.2 Types of Cookies We Use
• Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
12.3 Managing Your Cookie Preferences
We provide options for you to manage your cookie preferences:
• Accept All Cookies: By clicking “Accept All,” you consent to the use of all cookies.
• Reject All Cookies: By clicking “Reject All,” you decline the use of non-essential cookies.
• Cookie Settings: You can customize your cookie preferences by visiting our Cookie Settings page.
For more information, please contact us at admin@sentinelalliance.org.
12.4 Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on our website to enhance functionality and analyze usage patterns. These services include but are not limited to:
• Plausible Analytics: For website analytics without using cookies.
• [Include any other third-party services if applicable]
13. User Consent and Responsibility
By submitting the Typeform, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us via email, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and processing of your personal data as described herein.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us:
Sentinel Alliance CHE-380.634.236
Email: admin@sentinelalliance.org
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 20
6300 Zug, Switzerland
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