Bridgescape Privacy Policy
Your privacy and data security are important to us. This privacy policy describes the types of information that is or may be collected, used or shared by Bridgescape when you visit our website or contact us.
If you have additional questions or would like more information about our privacy policy or how we handle user data and personal information, or if you wish to exercise your rights in relation to your personal data, please contact us at hello@s2era.org.
Definitions
Bridgescape is a research and innovation initiative of the S2ERA Foundation (currently in formation, seeking a European fiscal sponsor). In this policy, “Bridgescape”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refers to the initiative and its operating team. As a visitor to this website, you are a "User", "Visitor" or "You" under this policy.
Data We Collect
We collect only the personal information you voluntarily provide when you fill in a form on our website. This may include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your role or affiliation (if you choose to share it)
- Any message you write to us
We do not use analytics cookies, tracking pixels, advertising networks, or any automated means of collecting personal data. We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal information.
Why We Collect It
We collect this information for the sole purpose of:
- Responding to your inquiry or expression of interest.
- Exploring potential collaboration, partnership, or participation in our research and pilots.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (Article 6(1)(a)), which you give by voluntarily submitting the form.
How We Store and Protect Your Data
Our website is hosted by Infomaniak in Switzerland. Infomaniak’s servers are ISO‑certified, GDPR‑compliant, and powered by renewable energy. All form submissions are transmitted securely and stored on Infomaniak’s infrastructure.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain a record of the correspondence, or until you request its deletion.
Third‑Party Access
We do not share your personal data with any third parties, except:
- Where required by applicable law.
- With Infomaniak, solely as our hosting and form‑processing provider.
No data is transferred outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area.
Cookies
Our website does not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising. If Infomaniak’s infrastructure sets a strictly necessary session cookie for technical purposes, it contains no personal information and is not used to identify you.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw your consent at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@s2era.org.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., partner organisations, blogs, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please check the privacy policy of each website you visit before submitting any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. If we make significant changes, we will note them clearly at the top of the policy. This policy is effective as of [insert date].
Consent
By using our website and submitting a form, you consent to the terms of this privacy policy.
Contact
For further information or if you wish to exercise your rights in relation to your personal data, you can contact us directly at hello@s2era.org.