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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22. July 2025
Last Updated: 22. July 2025

The International Quality Music Association (IQMA), headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information on our website https://iqmaglobal.org. Only the English version of this Privacy Policy shall be legally binding.

1. Who We Are

The IQMA is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting musical quality and preserving the emotional and cultural depth of music. For legal and privacy matters, the data controller is:

International Quality Music Association (IQMA)
Algierstrasse 1
8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Email: office at iqma dot ch

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data when you use our website:

  • Contact Information: When you use contact forms or subscribe to newsletters (e.g., name, email address).
  • Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (collected via cookies or analytics tools).
  • User Interactions: Emails, messages, and form submissions for communication or event participation.

3. Why We Collect Data

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or requests
  • To manage our newsletter and communications
  • To improve website functionality, security and purpose

4. Legal Basis

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal bases for processing your data are:

  • Your consent, when you subscribe or fill in a form
  • Our legitimate interest in promoting our nonprofit activities
  • Legal obligations for data retention or financial reporting (where applicable)

5. Third Parties & Data Transfers

We do not sell your data. We only share it with trusted service providers when necessary, such as:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email newsletter tools (e.g., Fluent Forms)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

These providers may operate in countries outside Switzerland or the EU. Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Enable functionality (e.g., language settings)
  • Analyze traffic

You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser or via a cookie banner on the website (if implemented).

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including the GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or update your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing

To exercise these rights, please email us at: office at iqma dot ch

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure servers, and strict access control.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal obligations.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or practice. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

For any questions or requests regarding your personal data:

IQMA – International Quality Music Association
Algierstrasse 1
8048 Zürich, Switzerland

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