Effective Date: 11/1/2026
Catod Forum (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting personal data with care, clarity, and responsibility. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you interact with our website, communications, and services.
1. Who We Are
Catod Forum is a civil society organization providing independent monitoring, research, and advisory services related to public-interest projects and governance systems across Europe.
We maintain offices in New York, United States, and Zurich, Switzerland.
For data protection purposes, Catod Forum acts as the Data Controller.
Contact: office@catodforum.com
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website and communications and governs personal data processed in connection with our services across the European Union, Switzerland, and the United States.
3. Personal Data We Collect
a) Information You Provide; Name, Email address, Phone number, Professional affiliation, Area of expertise, Messages and inquiries, Applications for advisory or collaboration roles.
b) Automatically Collected Data; IP address, Browser and device information, Pages visited and usage patterns, Date and time of access.
4. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to:
Respond to communications.
Evaluate and manage collaborations and advisory engagements.
Maintain professional relationships.
Improve website performance and security.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is based on:
Consent
Contractual necessity
Legal obligations
Legitimate public-interest purposes
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy and is securely deleted when no longer required.
7. Data Sharing
We may share data only:
When legally required
With trusted service providers under confidentiality obligations
With your explicit consent
8. International Data Transfers
Personal data may be processed in the European Union, Switzerland, and the United States. Appropriate safeguards are applied to ensure protection consistent with GDPR, Swiss FADP, and applicable U.S. laws.
9. Cookies
We use cookies strictly for website security, basic functionality, and anonymous analytics. You may manage cookies through your browser settings.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
11. Policy Updates and Jurisdiction
Catod Forum reviews this Privacy Policy regularly to ensure continued compliance with:
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)
Applicable United States privacy regulations
Updates will be published on this page and reflected by a revised Effective Date.
Material changes will be communicated where appropriate.
This Privacy Policy is governed by Swiss law, without prejudice to mandatory protections under GDPR, Swiss FADP, or applicable U.S. law.
12. Your Rights
You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or object to processing your personal data by contacting office@catodforum.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your relevant data protection authority.
13. Contact
office@catodforum.com
Terms of Use
Effective Date: 11/1/2026
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you agree to these Terms.
Purpose of Content
All content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.
Intellectual Property
All materials are the property of Catod Forum and may not be reproduced without written permission.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to misuse the website or attempt unauthorized access.
External Links
Catod Forum is not responsible for third-party websites.
Limitation of Liability
Catod Forum is not liable for reliance on website content.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Swiss law.
Cookie Notice
Effective Date: 11/1/2026
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