Data Protection & Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Data Protection & Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website handsonsecurity.ch and use my services. It complies with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Name and Contact Information of the Data Controller

Data Controller:
Yoelle van der Laan
Talackerstrasse 49b
3604 Thun
Switzerland

Contact Information:
Phone: 00764492207
Email: yoelle.vanderlaan@gmail.com
Website: flowandfunction.ch

4. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

We collect and process personal data only when necessary and with your consent, unless otherwise permitted by law. The types of personal data we may collect include:

• Contact Information: 
  Name, email address, phone number, and postal address, provided by you via contact forms or email communication.
• Technical Data:
  IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and access times, automatically collected when you visit our website.
• Cookies:
  We use cookies to enhance your user experience. You can manage cookie settings through your browser preferences.

5. Purposes of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Communication:
  To respond to your inquiries, requests, or feedback submitted via our website or email.
• Service Delivery:
  To provide our security consulting services as requested by you.
• Website Optimization:
  To analyze website traffic and improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
• Legal Compliance:
  To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.

6. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent:
  When you provide your personal data voluntarily, for example, when contacting us.
• Contract Performance:
  When data processing is necessary to provide the services you requested.
• Legal Obligations:
  To comply with legal requirements, such as tax or accounting obligations.
• Legitimate Interests:
  To improve our services and website, provided your rights and freedoms do not override our interests.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the purpose of processing has been fulfilled, or you request deletion, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure data storage.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Right to Access:
  You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification:
  You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure:
  You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Restrict Processing:
  You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability:
  You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another data controller.
• Right to Withdraw Consent:
  You have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at yoelle.vanderlaan@gmail.com

9. Third-Party Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties without your consent, except when required by law or to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they comply with data protection requirements.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Switzerland and the European Union, which may have different data protection laws. We will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that this may affect your user experience.

12. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Data Protection & Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this statement regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Data Protection & Privacy Statement, please contact me at:

Yoelle van der Laan
Phone: 00764492207
Email: yoelle.vanderlaan@gmail.com