PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated On 31-Mar-2026
Effective Date 21-Feb-2023
This Privacy Policy describes the policies of The 50 Percent on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website ( https://www.the50percent.org ). (the “Service”). The 50 Percent is a key initiative of The Fifth Element programme within the Club of Rome. By accessing or using the Service, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent, please do not access or use the Service.
We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. The revised Policy will be effective 180 days after it is posted on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after that time constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We recommend that you review this page periodically.
Responsible party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Club of Rome
Lagerhausstrasse 9
8400 Winterthur
Switzerland
Use of your personal data
The 50 Percent and the Club of Rome may use personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Service, including monitoring usage
- To contact you by email or other electronic communications regarding updates, functionalities or services
- To provide news, newsletters, publications and information about events (unless you opt out)
- To manage and respond to your requests
- For security purposes and to comply with legal obligations
When you subscribe to receive communications, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for this purpose. Personal data is kept confidential and is not sold to third-party marketers.
We may use third-party service providers, such as Mailchimp, to process and store data for communications.
Usage data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.
Usage Data may include information such as your device’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
When accessing the Service through a mobile device, we may also collect:
- Type of mobile device
- Mobile device unique ID
- IP address of your mobile device
- Mobile operating system
- Type of mobile internet browser
We may also collect information your browser sends whenever you access the Service.
Online meetings (Zoom)
The 50 Percent use “Zoom” to host online meetings, webinars and video conferences. Zoom is provided by Zoom Video Communications, Inc., based in the USA.
The following personal data may be processed:
- Participant information (name, contact details, optional profile data)
- Meeting metadata (topic, time, participants, IP addresses, device information)
- Recordings (if applicable)
- Chat logs
- Telephone metadata (if dial-in is used)
By participating in online meetings, you consent to this data processing.
Cookies
The Service uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies may be read by the website and permitted third-party scripts.
All cookies currently used are listed below:
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For more details, please refer to: https://www.clubofrome.org/cookie-policy/
Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.
By submitting your data, you consent to such transfers.
We take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Security
The security of your information is important to us and we will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorised alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.
Third party links
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy policy and other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any website or service that may be accessible via a link on the Service. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
Your rights
Depending on the law that applies, you may have a right to access and rectify or erase your personal data or receive a copy of your personal data, restrict or object to the active processing of your data, ask us to share (port) your personal information to another entity, withdraw any consent you provided to us to process your data, a right to lodge a complaint with a statutory authority and such other rights as may be relevant under applicable laws. To exercise these rights, you can contact us at info@the50percent.org. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
Do note that if you do not allow us to collect or process the required personal information or withdraw the consent to process the same for the required purposes, you may not be able to access or use the services for which your information was sought.
Grievance/Data Protection Contact
If you have any queries or concerns about the processing of your information that is available with us, you may send your email to info@the50percent.org. We will address your concerns in accordance with applicable law.
Important Notice
If you do not allow us to collect or process required personal data, or withdraw consent, you may not be able to access certain services.