Privacy Policy


1. Identity and Contact of the Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing n this website is:

  • SwissYear
  • Roni Göktas
  • Picassoplatz 4, 4052 Basel-Stadt
  • Switzerland
  • Tel. +41 61 563 32 98
  • info@swissyear.ch
  • www.swissyear.ch

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us using the details above.


2. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously and process your data in accordance with the applicable data protection laws of Switzerland, in particular the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

Personal data refers to all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

SwissYear collects and processes personal data primarily for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries submitted vie contact forms, email or other communication channels
  • Preperation, execution and fulfillment of contractual or pre-contractual services
  • Operation and improvement of our website
  • Communication with users and customers
  • Ensuring website security and preventing misuse

Personal data is processed only to the extent which is necessary for these purposes.

4. Data Subjects and Collected Personal Data

We collect personal data only if you voluntarily provide it to us. This may occur trough:

  • Contact forms
  • Email communication
  • Registrations
  • Other interactions with our website

The personal data collected may include:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Any other information voluntarily provided in messages or forms

The recipients of this data are limited to those responsible for processing your request within our organization or to service providers necessary for the operation of the website.


5. Hosting and Server Log Files

When you visit our website the hosting provider may automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files. This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Data and time of access
  • Requested pages

The data is used to ensure the sability, funcitonality and security of the website.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow recognition of your browser and session.

Cookies may be used for:

  • Technical operation of the website
  • Improving user experience
  • Website analytics

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set or to block cookies entirely. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality on our Website.


7. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

Pages on this website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, or other services) from third-party websites.

Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you had visited the third-party website directly. These websites may:

  • Collect data about you
  • Use cookies
  • Integrate additional third-party tracking
  • Monitor your interaction with the embedded content

This may include tracking your interaction if you have an account with that service and are logged in.

 


8. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

Once the data is no longer required, it will be deleted or anonymized.


9. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

Personal data will not be sold or shared with third parties unless::

  • it is necessary to provide our services
  • it is required by law
  • it is necessary to enforce legal claims or protect rights
  • you have given your consent

Service providers who process data on our behalf are contractually obligated to comply with data protection requirements.


10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.


11. Rights of Data Subjects

Under applicable Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:

  • request information about your stored personal data
  • request correction of inaccurate data
  • request deletion of your data where legally permissible
  • restrict or object the processing of your data

Requests regarding your personal data can be sent to the contact details listed above.


12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. The current version published on this website applies.