The Stockholm Center for Freedom (SCF) is committed to protecting the privacy of its visitors, donors, and contributors. This policy outlines how we handle personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swedish Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslagen).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that helps us fulfill our mission of promoting democracy and the rule of law:
- Contact Data: When you subscribe to our reports, use our contact form, or sign up for our newsletter, we collect your name and email address.
- Contribution Data: If you submit information regarding rights violations or collaborate on a report, we collect the details you provide. Note: We handle witness/source information with the highest level of confidentiality.
- Donation Information: If you support us via platforms like Patreon or PayPal, we receive transaction details (though we do not store your full credit card information).
- Technical Data: Like most sites, we log IP addresses, browser types, and page visits to monitor the security and performance of our website.
2. Special Category Data
Because SCF documents human rights abuses, we may process “Special Category Data” (e.g., political opinions, religious beliefs, or data concerning criminal convictions).
- Legal Basis: We process this data under Article 9 of the GDPR, specifically for “reasons of substantial public interest” and “archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes.”
3. How We Use Your Information
- Reporting: To document and publish findings on human rights and press freedom.
- Advocacy: To send you updates on our latest investigations and campaigns.
- Security: To protect our website from malicious attacks or unauthorized access.
4. Data Retention and Disclosure
- Public Access: As an organization based in Sweden, we are mindful of the Offentlighetsprincipen (Principle of Public Access). However, as a non-profit NGO and not a government authority, your private data is not subject to public records requests in the same way state data is.
- Confidentiality: We do not share your data with third-party marketers. We only disclose information if required by Swedish law or to protect the safety of individuals mentioned in our reports.
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Correct any inaccurate information we hold.
- Withdraw Consent for newsletters at any time.
- Object to the processing of your data for research purposes.
6. Contact Information
For data inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact our data controller:
Address: Box: 1117, 164 22 Kista, Sweden
Email: info@stockholmcf.org
