Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

The United Gambian Swiss Association (UGSA), Bahnhofstrasse 233, 8623 Wetzikon ZH, Switzerland, is committed to protecting your privacy. This page explains what personal data we collect through this website, why we collect it, and how it is stored and protected, in line with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

What information we collect

Depending on which forms you use, we may collect:

• Contact form: your name, email address, canton, subject, message, and — if you choose WhatsApp as your preferred contact method — your phone number.
• Membership application: your name, email address, phone number, canton, requested membership tier, and any message you include.

How we use your information

We use this information to:

• Respond to your enquiries and membership applications.
• Administer UGSA membership.
• Send you confirmation emails relating to forms you submit.

Where your data is stored

Messages submitted through the contact and membership forms are sent by email to UGSA's executive committee via our email service provider.

Who has access

Your information is accessible only to authorised members of the UGSA executive committee responsible for membership administration. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and analytics

This website does not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics services.

Data retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to administer your membership or respond to your enquiry, or as required by Swiss law for record-keeping purposes.

Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data held by UGSA. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch via our contact form, or write to us at:

United Gambian Swiss Association (UGSA)
Bahnhofstrasse 233, 8623 Wetzikon ZH, Switzerland
Email: info@ugsa-zurich.ch