Privacy Policy for the Website wakan del sol (in accordance with Swiss Data Protection Laws)
Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in our services.
Protecting your personal data is a top priority for us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal data when you use our website. This policy complies with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (DSG) and the Ordinance to the Federal Data Protection Act (VDSG).
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1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data on this website is:
Céline Huwiler / wakan del sol
6056 Kägiswil
celine.huwiler@gmail.com
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2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
Personal data refers to any information that relates to an identifiable natural person, such as name, address, email address, phone number, and IP address.
We collect personal data in the following situations:
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Contact: When you contact us via our contact form or by email, we process the personal data you provide, such as your name, email address, and possibly phone number.
Comments and Feedback: If you leave comments or feedback on our website, we process your personal data such as name, email address, and the content of your comment.
Cookies: When you visit our website, certain data is automatically collected, such as your IP address, the device used, and browser information, which helps us improve the website.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
Responding to inquiries and communicating with you
Improving our website and user experience
Analyzing website usage to optimize our offerings
Conducting marketing activities (e.g., sending newsletters if you have subscribed)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent (Art. 13 DSG): If you voluntarily provide us with your personal data, for example when contacting us or subscribing to a newsletter.
Contract Performance (Art. 13 DSG): If processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., for commissioning illustration services).
Legitimate Interests (Art. 13 DSG): If we process your data based on our legitimate interests, such as improving our website.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze website usage and improve the user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may result in some website features not being available.
For detailed information about how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
6. Data Sharing with Third Parties
We do not share your personal data with third parties unless it is necessary to fulfill a contract or required by law. If we engage third-party service providers (e.g., for hosting services or newsletter distribution), we ensure that they process your data only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
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7. Data Retention
We store your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Once the purpose is fulfilled or the legal retention period has expired, we will delete your data.
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8. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the Swiss Data Protection Act, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access (Art. 8 DSG): You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification (Art. 5 DSG): If your personal data is incorrect, you may request its correction.
Right to Deletion (Art. 13 DSG): You may request the deletion of your data, provided that no legal obligations or legitimate interests on our part prevent it.
Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 5 DSG): If the processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 15 DSG): Under certain circumstances, you may request the restriction of the processing of your data.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact details provided above.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. However, it is important to note that no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or the privacy practices of these external websites. Please review their privacy policies directly on those websites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or new services. The most current version will always be available on this page.
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12. Contact
If you have any questions regarding data protection or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at any time:
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Céline Huwiler / wakan del sol
6056, Kägiswil
celine.huwiler@gmail.com
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Legal Information
In accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (DSG) and the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), we are required to provide the following information:
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Céline Huwiler / wakan del sol
6056 Kägiswil
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CHE-432.559.101
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Email: celine.huwiler@gmail.com