📋 Quick Summary
We collect minimal data. We don't sell your information. We use cookies for basic site functionality. You have rights under GDPR and Swiss law.
1. Who We Are
Data Controller: SwissBiohacker
Website: swissbiohacker.ch
Contact: hello@swissbiohacker.ch
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (nDSG/FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. What Data We Collect
2.1 Data You Provide
- Newsletter subscription: Email address
- Contact form: Name, email, message content
- Community features: Username, email, optional profile information
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
- Analytics data: Pages visited, time on site, device type, browser, country (anonymized IP)
- Technical data: Browser type, operating system, referring URL
- Local storage: Preferences, biomarker data you choose to save (stored locally on your device only)
2.3 Data We Do NOT Collect
- Health or medical records
- Payment or financial information
- Precise location data
- Social media profiles (unless you voluntarily link them)
3. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Send newsletter updates | Email address | Consent |
| Respond to contact inquiries | Name, email, message | Legitimate interest |
| Improve website content | Analytics data | Legitimate interest |
| Community features | Account information | Contract performance |
4. Cookies & Tracking
4.1 Essential Cookies
We use essential cookies for basic site functionality (e.g., remembering your preferences, maintaining sessions). These are necessary for the website to work properly.
4.2 Analytics
We may use privacy-focused analytics (e.g., Cloudflare Web Analytics, Plausible) that do not use cookies and do not track individuals. IP addresses are anonymized.
4.3 Third-Party Services
Some features may use third-party services:
- Maps: Leaflet/OpenStreetMap for lab locations (privacy-respecting)
- Fonts: Google Fonts (may load from Google servers)
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with:
- Service providers: Email delivery (newsletter), hosting (Cloudflare)
- Legal requirements: If required by Swiss law or court order
6. Data Storage & Security
- Location: Data is stored on servers in Switzerland and the EU
- Security: HTTPS encryption, secure authentication, access controls
- Retention: Newsletter data kept until you unsubscribe; contact form data deleted after 2 years; analytics data anonymized and aggregated
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR and Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent: Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@swissbiohacker.ch.
8. International Transfers
Your data may be processed by services located outside Switzerland/EU (e.g., US-based cloud services). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions).
9. Children's Privacy
SwissBiohacker is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be announced on our website.
11. Contact & Complaints
Contact us: hello@swissbiohacker.ch
Swiss supervisory authority:
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Feldeggweg 1, CH-3003 Bern
www.edoeb.admin.ch
Last updated: March 2026