The Humanitarian Technology Alliance (HTA) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information submitted through our website, in accordance with Swiss data protection law and applicable international standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We may collect and process the following types of information:
Personal identification data (such as name, email address, organisation)
Information submitted through contact or enquiry forms
Technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and usage data)
Communication records
Your data is used solely for the following purposes:
Responding to enquiries and communications
Managing engagement with humanitarian organisations, funders, and innovators
Reviewing Expressions of Interest (EOI) submissions
Improving website functionality and user experience
Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not use your data for commercial marketing purposes.
We process personal data based on:
Legitimate interest (for communication and institutional engagement)
Consent (where applicable, such as form submissions)
Legal obligations under Swiss and international regulations
HTA does not sell, trade, or rent personal data.
Data may be shared only when necessary with:
Relevant institutional partners involved in pilot coordination
Service providers supporting website operations (under strict confidentiality)
Authorities, if required by law
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests can be submitted via the contact details below.
This website may use cookies and basic analytics tools to improve performance and user experience.
You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Humanitarian Technology Alliance (HTA)
Geneva, Switzerland
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements.
The latest version will always be available on this page.