
Female
Leadership
Society
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy - the basics
Last updated: October 2025
Female Leadership Society (FLS) is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency about how it is used. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect personal information in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who We Are
Female Leadership Society (FLS) is a community dedicated to empowering women in leadership through mentorship, networking, and education. Responsible entity (“data controller” under nFADP): Female Leadership Society (FLS)
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What Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
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Identification data: name, email address, organization, position, and information provided via registration or contact forms.
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Communication data: messages, inquiries, or feedback sent through our website or email.
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Usage data: anonymized analytics or cookies (e.g., browser type, pages visited, IP address).
Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is processed solely for the following purposes:
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Managing community memberships, mentorship programs, and event participation.
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Communicating updates, newsletters, and invitations (with prior consent).
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Improving our website and community engagement.
FLS does not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
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Legal Basis for Processing
Under the nFADP, FLS processes personal data based on:
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Consent — when you voluntarily provide data via forms or subscribe to communications.
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Overriding private or public interest — when necessary to manage community operations or ensure website functionality.
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Contractual necessity — when processing is required to fulfill an agreement, such as event registration.​
Data Disclosure and Transfers
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Personal data may be shared with trusted service providers (e.g., newsletter platforms or event tools) that support FLS activities.
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If data is transferred abroad (for example, to EU or US-based service providers), FLS ensures an adequate level of protection through recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions under Swiss law.
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Data Retention and Security
Personal data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or comply with legal requirements. FLS uses appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
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Your Rights
Under the nFADP, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data;
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Rectify or delete inaccurate information;
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Withdraw consent at any time;
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Object to certain processing activities;
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Request data portability where applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact: hey@flsswiss.ch
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Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience and measure site traffic.
You can manage or disable cookies directly through your browser settings.
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Changes to This Policy
FLS may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or internal practices. The latest version will always be available on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
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Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact: hey@flsswiss.ch