Privacy Policy

1. Controller and scope of this Privacy Policy
We, the Association for a Circular Economy, Chemin du Grand Record 22, 1114 Colombier, Switzerland, operate the website https://pouruneeconomiecirculaire.ch/ (“Website”). Unless stated otherwise, we are the controller responsible for the data processing described in this Privacy Policy.
For data protection, we primarily rely on the legal provisions of Swiss data protection law, in particular the Federal Act on Data Protection (“FADP”). To help you understand which personal data we collect and for what purposes we use it, please read the information below.

2. Contact for data protection matters
If you have any questions regarding data protection or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us by mail at the following address:
Association Pour une économie circulaire
Chemin du Grand Record 22
1114 Colombier
Switzerland

3. When visiting our Website (log file data)
When you visit our Website, the servers of our hosting provider store each access in a log file for a maximum period of 12 months. The following data is collected and stored until it is automatically deleted:
– the IP address of the requesting computer
– the date and time of access
– the name and URL of the file accessed
– the website from which the access was made (referrer URL), including any search terms used
– the operating system of your computer and the browser you use
– the device type in the case of access via a mobile phone
– the city or region from which the access was made
– the name of your Internet service provider

The processing of this data aims to enable the use of the website, ensure system security, analyse errors, and optimise the site. In the event of an attack or unauthorised use, the IP address may be analysed and used for legal purposes.

4. Use of our contact options
If you contact us (by email or telephone), the data you provide will be processed (name, company, position, email address, telephone number, content of your inquiry). The time at which your message is received is also recorded.
We process this data solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

5. Events and functions
You can register for our events via a form or online. The following personal data is processed (mandatory fields are indicated):
– First name
– Last name
– Email address
– Organization
– Position

These data are used to organize the event, facilitate your participation, and, if necessary, contact you before or after the event. If you purchase a ticket through a third-party platform, please refer to that platform’s privacy policy.

6. Posting comments
You may post comments on the website. The data you provide (first name, last name, email address, comment content, and time of posting) will be processed and published.
We reserve the right to delete unlawful comments and to contact you in case of doubt.

7. Use of your data for marketing purposes

7.1. Newsletter
If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect the following data:
• Email address*
• Last name*
• First name*

We use the double opt-in procedure. If the confirmation link sent by email is not activated, the data will be deleted. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link.
Our newsletters may contain tracking pixels to collect statistics (opens, clicks, unsubscribes). This data is used to improve the newsletter.
We use CleverReach (Germany) to send newsletters.

8. Cookies
We use cookies to improve the usability of the website, ensure its technical functionality, and optimize its content. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit certain website features.

9. Tracking, Web Analytics and Other Tools

9.1. General Information on Tracking

We use analytics tools to optimise our website. They create pseudonymised profiles and use cookies. The data collected includes: browsing behaviour on the website, duration of the visit, traffic sources, device used, etc.
The providers process this data on our behalf and may transmit information to third parties in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Our presence on social media
We use links to our social media profiles, including LinkedIn. If you click on a link, your browser will connect to the social network. If you are logged into your account, the network may associate it with your visit. Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective social networks.

11. Social plugins
We use social plugins (e.g., LinkedIn). They are deactivated by default and only transmit data after being activated by the user. After activation, the social networks may process the data (e.g., IP address, interactions). Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective social networks.

12. Transfer of data to third parties
We may transfer your data to external service providers (e.g., IT services, consultants) when necessary. Transfers may also be made to authorities when required by law.

13. Transfer of personal data abroad
We may transfer data abroad. If the country does not provide an adequate level of data protection, we ensure appropriate protection through contractual safeguards.

14. Retention periods
We retain data for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described or to comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting records: 10 years). After that, the data is deleted or anonymised.

15. Data security
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data. Despite these measures, electronic data transmission carries risks, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

16. Your rights
You have the following rights:
• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please use the contact details provided in section 2.