Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30 January 2026

1. Purpose and scope

The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of the Amitié Sans Frontières association’s website about the conditions under which their personal data is collected, used, stored and protected.

It applies to all processing of personal data carried out by the association Amitié Sans Frontières, an association incorporated under Monegasque law governed by Law No. 1.355, in the course of its activities conducted from the Principality of Monaco, through its branches located in Member States of the European Union, as well as, where applicable, in other countries, via its website accessible from Monaco and from abroad.

Les traitements de données sont réalisés conformément à la réglementation applicable en matière de protection des données à caractère personnel, notamment la loi monégasque n° 1.165 du 23 décembre 1993 relative à la protection des informations nominatives, telle que modifiée notamment par les lois n° 1.353 du 4 décembre 2008 et n° 1.459 du 23 décembre 2019, dans le cadre modernisé issu de la loi n° 1.565 du 3 décembre 2024, sous le contrôle de l’Autorité de Protection des Données Personnelles, ainsi que le Règlement (UE) 2016/679 du 27 avril 2016 lorsque celui-ci est applicable, et les législations nationales applicables.

Regardless of the applicable legal framework, the Amitié Sans Frontières association applies, in all cases, a high and consistent standard of personal data protection.

2. Data controller

The data controller is the Amitié Sans Frontières association, based in Monaco.

If you have any questions regarding the protection of personal data, please contact the association at the following address: contact@asf.mc.

3. General principles

The Amitié Sans Frontières association is committed to collecting and processing personal data in a lawful, fair and transparent manner, to limiting the collection of data to what is strictly necessary for the purposes for which it is collected, to ensuring the accuracy of the data, to guaranteeing its security, and to respecting the rights of the data subjects.

4. Personal data collected

Depending on how the website is used and interactions with the association, the following categories of data may be collected:

• personal details, such as first name and surname;
• contact details, including an email address;
• information provided voluntarily via contact, registration, application or participation forms;
• data relating to participation in events or community initiatives;
• browsing data, such as IP addresses, technical logs, cookies and other trackers.

Data is collected in a fair and transparent manner.

5. Purposes of processing

Personal data is processed in order to respond to user enquiries, manage registrations, participation and association activities, disseminate institutional or association information, manage applications, offers of volunteering or collaboration, ensure the operation, security and improvement of the website, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

6. Legal basis for processing

The data processing carried out by the association is based, as appropriate, on the data subject’s consent, the performance of pre-contractual or contractual obligations, compliance with a legal obligation, or the association’s legitimate interests, provided that such interests do not infringe upon the rights and freedoms of the data subjects.

Consent is never implied. Where consent is required, it must be freely given, specific and informed, and may be withdrawn at any time.

7. Cookies and trackers

The website uses cookies that are strictly necessary for its operation and security, as well as, subject to the user’s consent, cookies that are not strictly necessary, in particular for the purposes of audience measurement or improving the user experience.

Cookies that are not strictly necessary are blocked by default. They are only stored and read once the user’s consent has been obtained. Details on how to manage cookies are set out in the cookie policy available at the bottom of the page.

8. Audience measurement tools

The website may use web analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to analyse visitor traffic and improve the website’s performance. These tools are only activated once the user has expressly accepted web analytics cookies.

The data collected by these tools may be transferred outside the European Union. Such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards in accordance with the applicable regulations.

9. Social media and third-party services

The website may incorporate social media features or third-party services. The use of these features may result in data being collected by these third parties, in accordance with their own privacy policies. Where required by law, such processing is subject to the user’s prior consent.

The Amitié Sans Frontières association has no control over the processing carried out by these third parties.

10. Juveniles

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. The Amitié Sans Frontières association does not knowingly collect personal data relating to children under the age of 13.

11. Data sharing and transfers

Personal data may be shared within the association’s branches and departments, as well as with service providers acting on its behalf, to the extent strictly necessary for the performance of their duties.

Data transfers outside Monaco or the European Union are carried out in accordance with the applicable regulations and are subject to appropriate safeguards. Data is neither transferred nor sold to third parties for marketing purposes.

12. Retention period

Personal data is retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, or until the right to erasure is exercised where applicable. The retention period varies depending on the nature of the data and the purposes of the processing.

13. Rights of data subjects

In accordance with the applicable regulations, data subjects have the right to access, rectify, object to, erase, restrict the processing of, and, where applicable, request the portability of their data.

These rights may be exercised by contacting the association at the following address: contact@asf.mc.

Data subjects also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority in Monaco or, where applicable, with the competent supervisory authority in the relevant European Union Member State.

14. Data security

The Amitié Sans Frontières association implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or disclosure.

15. Links to third-party websites

The website may contain links to third-party websites. The Amitié Sans Frontières association is not responsible for the practices of these websites and encourages users to consult their respective privacy policies.

16. Changes to the privacy policy

This privacy policy may be amended at any time to reflect changes in regulations or the association’s practices. The date of the last update is shown at the top of the page.

17. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or the use of personal data, please contact the association at the following address: contact@asf.mc.

Cookie policy

Monegasque Association “Friendship Without Borders”

Last updated: 30/01/2026

1. Definition

A cookie is a text file that may be stored on a user’s device when they visit a website. It is used, in particular, to recognise the device, store certain information or make navigation easier.

2. Cookie usage

The Amitié Sans Frontières website uses cookies to ensure its proper functioning and security, to improve the user experience and, subject to the user’s consent, to measure the website’s traffic.

3. Types of cookies used

The website uses strictly necessary cookies, which are essential for its operation and cannot be disabled, as well as non-strictly necessary cookies, such as those used for audience measurement or to improve the user experience, which are only stored with your consent.

4. Consent

When visiting the site for the first time, an information banner allows users to accept, refuse or customise the use of non-essential cookies. Refusing non-essential cookies is just as simple and just as visible as accepting them.

Users can change their settings at any time via the cookie management tool.

5. Retention period

Cookies that are not strictly necessary and proof of consent are stored for a maximum of 13 months. At the end of this period, consent is requested again.

6. Data transfers

Where third-party tools are used, the data collected may be transferred outside the European Union. Such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards in accordance with the applicable regulations.

7. Browser settings

Users can configure their browser to refuse or delete cookies. However, refusing certain cookies may affect the functioning of some of the website’s features.

8. Legal framework

The use of cookies is governed by the relevant legislation in Monaco and, where applicable, by Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

9. Contact

If you have any questions regarding cookies, please contact the association at the following address: contact@asf.mc.

Cookies notice

When you browse this website, cookies that are strictly necessary for its operation are stored on your device. With your consent, non-essential cookies may also be used to measure website traffic and improve your user experience.

You can accept, refuse or customize the use of non-essential cookies. You can change your settings at any time.