Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11-11-2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Bitcoin Association Switzerland (https://www.bitcoinassociation.ch/). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address (if provided through forms or subscriptions).

  • Website Usage Information: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and browsing activity on our website (via cookies or analytics tools).

  • Communications: Any correspondence via email or contact forms.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our website and services.

  • To communicate with you, including sending newsletters or event updates (if you have subscribed).

  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent (e.g., when subscribing to a newsletter).

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics to improve user experience).

  • Compliance with legal obligations.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function.

  • Analytical Cookies: To understand how visitors use the site (e.g., via Google Analytics).

  • Marketing Cookies: To provide personalized content and advertisements.

Managing Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, visit our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except:

  • To trusted service providers (e.g., hosting providers or email marketing tools).

  • To comply with legal obligations.

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification: Correct any inaccuracies in your data.

  • Erasure: Request that we delete your data.

  • Restriction: Limit how your data is processed.

  • Objection: Object to data processing for specific purposes.

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise your rights, contact us here.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us here

Bitcoin Association Switzerland
Email:
Address:

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.