Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how the Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art (MCCA), operated by the non-profit association One Arctic based in Switzerland, collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website (https://mcca.ch/) or interact with us.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Collection and Usage
We collect and process your personal data only when necessary to provide our services, communicate with you, or fulfill our legal obligations. The types of personal data we may collect include:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Demographic information (such as your language preferences)
• Browsing data (such as IP address, device information, and cookies)
• Any other information you choose to provide via forms or direct communication
This data is collected for purposes such as:
• Managing membership and donations
• Communicating about our exhibitions, events, and activities
• Improving our website and user experience
• Fulfilling legal and regulatory requirements

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
• Consent: When you provide your data voluntarily (e.g., by subscribing to our newsletter), we process your data with your consent.
• Legitimate Interest: We may process your data to improve our website, prevent fraud, or secure our IT infrastructure.
• Contractual Obligations: If you become a member or supporter, we process your data to manage your membership or donation.
• Legal Compliance: We process personal data as required by Swiss and international law.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties, including:
• Service providers (e.g., newsletter platforms, website hosting)
• Legal authorities, if required by law
• Other parties, only with your explicit consent
All third parties are required to comply with data protection laws and ensure that your data is securely processed.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect data on site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Once your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7.Event Participation and Media Use
By participating in events organized by the Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art (MCCA) (www.mcca.ch) and its partners, you acknowledge and agree that the event may be filmed, photographed, and/or recorded. The resulting material may be used for internal and external communication, public relations, and promotion across various media channels, including but not limited to websites, social media, and newsletters.
If you do not wish to appear in any recordings or photos, please inform the event organizers in advance. While we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests, we cannot guarantee exclusion from all materials.

8. Your Rights
Under Swiss and European data protection laws, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct or update inaccurate information
• Request the deletion of your data
• Object to data processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at martha.cerny@mcca.ch.

9. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system is completely secure, we take steps to minimize risks.

10. Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside of Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information, in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art (MCCA)
Email: martha.cerny@mcca.ch
Address: Stadtbachstrasse 8a, 3012 Bern, Switzerland