Last updated: January 30, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Swiss Dream Guide ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our website (the "Service"). It also outlines your privacy rights and how the law protects you. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with initial capital letters have specific meanings as defined below. These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account means a unique profile created for you to access our Service.
- Company (referred to as "the Company," "we," "us," or "our") refers to Swiss Dream Guide.
- Cookies are small files stored on your device that contain browsing history details.
- Country refers to Switzerland.
- Device means any device that can access the Service, including but not limited to computers, smartphones, and tablets.
- Personal Data means any information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual.
- Service refers to our website, accessible at https://swissdreamguide.com.
- Service Provider means any third party that processes data on our behalf.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically when using the Service (e.g., IP address, browser type, visited pages, time spent on pages, etc.).
- You means the individual using the Service or the legal entity on behalf of which the individual is using the Service.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
We process your Personal Data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
- Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for fulfilling a contract (e.g., account registration, service provision).
- Legal Obligation: When required by applicable laws (e.g., tax or compliance regulations).
- Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our business interests (e.g., security, fraud prevention, analytics) without overriding your privacy rights.
Your Rights Under GDPR and Other Laws
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request a structured, machine-readable copy of your data.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
- Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: Request human intervention in automated processes that affect you.
To exercise these rights, contact us at stella@swissdreamguide.com .
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
We may collect the following types of data:
- Personal Data You Provide Voluntarily: Name, email address, and any additional details you provide.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, session duration, and other diagnostic data.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze website traffic and improve our Service. You can configure your browser to refuse Cookies, but some features may not function properly without them.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for authentication and fraud prevention.
- Functionality Cookies: Store preferences and settings.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us improve the Service.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for personalized advertising (only with consent).
For more details, visit our Cookies Policy.
Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Data Transfers & Security
Your data may be transferred outside Switzerland or the EU. We ensure compliance with GDPR through safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
Disclosure of Your Data
We may share your data:
- With Service Providers: For analytics, marketing, and Service maintenance.
- For Business Transfers: If the Company is involved in a merger, sale, or acquisition.
- For Legal Compliance: When required by law or government authorities.
- With Your Consent: If you explicitly authorize data sharing.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided data, please contact us for removal.
Automated Decision-Making & Profiling
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects users.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice before significant changes take effect.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, contact us at: