Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

Slonge Solutions ("I", "me", "my") takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website slonge-solutions.ch or engage my services.

This policy complies with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP/DSG) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Slonge Solutions
[Your Full Name]
[Street Address]
[Postal Code] [City]
Switzerland
Email: hello@slonge-solutions.ch

3. Data Collection

3.1 Data You Provide

I collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out the contact form (name, email, phone, message)
  • Send me an email directly
  • Engage my consulting services

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit my website, certain information may be collected automatically:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Referring website

This data is collected for security purposes and to improve the website. It is not used to personally identify you.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

I process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
  • To provide consulting services you have requested
  • To send relevant information if you have consented
  • To ensure website security and functionality
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your data based on:

  • Consent: When you submit a contact form or subscribe to communications
  • Contract performance: When providing consulting services
  • Legitimate interests: Website security and improvement
  • Legal obligations: Compliance with applicable laws

6. Data Sharing

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties except:

  • Service providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating my website or conducting my business (e.g., hosting provider, form service)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

Any third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Web Hosting

This website is hosted by [Hosting Provider]. Their servers may be located in [Location]. Please refer to their privacy policy for details on how they handle data.

7.2 Contact Form

The contact form uses [Formspree/other service] to process submissions. Data submitted through the form is transmitted to their servers. Please see their privacy policy at [link].

7.3 Fonts

This website uses Google Fonts. When you access the website, your browser loads fonts from Google's servers, which may result in your IP address being transmitted to Google. See Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

8. Cookies

This website uses only essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly. I do not use tracking cookies or analytics services that track individual users.

Essential cookies include:

  • Session cookies for website functionality
  • Security cookies to prevent unauthorized access

9. Data Retention

I retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Contact form submissions: Until your inquiry is resolved, then deleted unless a business relationship is established
  • Client data: For the duration of our business relationship plus any legally required retention period
  • Server logs: Typically 30 days

10. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact me at hello@slonge-solutions.ch. I will respond within 30 days.

11. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure hosting with reputable providers
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Regular security reviews

12. International Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside of Switzerland or the EU/EEA. In such cases, I ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

13. Children's Privacy

My services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

14. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact me:

Email: hello@slonge-solutions.ch
Address: [Your Address]

16. Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:

Switzerland:
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
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