1. Who We Are

CAUSE, a Swiss nonprofit focused on collective intelligence and media literacy. We are the data controllers responsible for your personal information.

2. What Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

• Account data (email, username, hashed password)
• Optional profile info (avatar, bio, feedback)
• Contact details (if you reach out to us)

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Website or app usage (pages visited, article views, interactions)
• Technical data (IP address*, browser, operating system, timestamps)
• Cookies and tracking data (via Google Analytics)

*IP addresses are collected in anonymized form only. We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g. religious beliefs, political opinions, etc.).

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your data to:

• Operate and improve our apps and websites
• Respond to inquiries or feedback
• Monitor misuse and ensure satire stays satire
• Optimize user experience and analyze engagement
• Comply with legal obligations

No profiling. No manipulation. Just smart tools and honest communication.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

In compliance with FADP and GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Consent (e.g., when signing up for updates)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., when using our apps)
• Legitimate interest (e.g., platform security)
• Legal obligations (e.g., data retention or compliance)

5. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to improve performance and understand what matters to our users. These include:

• Essential cookies (to make our websites/apps work)
• Performance cookies (to see what features are used most)
• Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)

Google Analytics collects anonymized IP addresses and usage data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data.
We may share limited data with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., for hosting, analytics)
• Legal authorities, if legally required
• No one else – satire consultants don’t get access, we promise 😉

All third parties are required to comply with data protection laws.

7. International Transfers

Most of our servers are located in Switzerland or the EU. If data is transferred outside these regions, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Providing and improving our services
• Legal compliance
• Responding to your requests or feedback

Inactive accounts may be archived or anonymized after 12 months. You can request deletion at any time (see Section 9).

9. Your Rights

Under FADP and GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion ("Right to be forgotten")
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please ask a parent or guardian to explain satire and privacy policies to you. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Major changes will be announced via our platforms or email if applicable. We encourage you to check back now and then – our satire may change, but your rights won’t.

Contact

📧 General: info@cause.news
📧 Legal: info@cause.news
📍 CAUSE / Business Village 6039 Root D4, Switzerland

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