Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the Website:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is any information that can be used to identify you, either directly or indirectly. We may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: If you choose to contact us (e.g., via email or a contact form, if available), we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide in your message.
• Comments or User-Generated Content: If the Website allows comments or user submissions, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide when submitting content.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, time spent on the Website, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve the Website's functionality and user experience. See Section 5 for more details on cookies.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

If the Website integrates third-party services (e.g., analytics tools or social media plugins), these services may collect information about you in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control these third-party services and are not responsible for their data practices.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Operate and Improve the Website: To provide, maintain, and enhance the Website's functionality and user experience.
• To Respond to Inquiries: To process and respond to any communications you send us, such as inquiries or comments.
• To Analyze Usage: To understand how users interact with the Website, including through analytics tools, to improve our content and services.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet our legal and regulatory requirements under applicable laws, such as the Swiss FADP or GDPR.
• To Protect Our Rights: To enforce our Terms and Conditions, prevent fraud, and protect the security of the Website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal information depends on the type of data and the context in which it is processed:

• Consent: We may process your data based on your explicit consent, such as when you provide your contact information or agree to receive communications.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your data to pursue our legitimate interests, such as improving the Website, provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
• Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with legal obligations under applicable laws.
• Contractual Necessity: If you enter into an agreement with us, we may process your data as necessary to fulfill that agreement.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, or IT services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities (e.g., court orders or subpoenas).
• Business Transfers: If we sell or transfer part or all of our business or assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable data protection laws.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others, or to enforce our Terms and Conditions.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Website. Cookies may include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often.
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering your preferences.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website. For more information on cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if available) or contact us.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Non-personal information (e.g., usage data) may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information under applicable laws (e.g., Swiss FADP or GDPR):

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Object: Object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (e.g., 30 days under GDPR).

If you are in the EEA, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or the data protection authority in your country.

8. International Data Transfers

As a Switzerland-based company, we primarily process data in Switzerland, which has robust data protection laws. If we transfer your personal information to countries outside Switzerland or the EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to the Website and our practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Website with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.