Junior Enterprises Switzerland – Privacy Policy

Your privacy and the security of your data are important to us. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information that may be collected, used, or shared by Junior Enterprises Switzerland when you visit or use our website.

If you have any questions or would like more information about how we handle personal data, or if you would like to withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, please feel free to contact us.

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Definitions

The website of Junior Enterprises Switzerland is operated by the association Junior Enterprises Switzerland (referred to as "We", "Us" or "Our"). As a visitor or user, you are referred to as "You" or "User". "Website" refers to junior-enterprises.ch and all its subpages. External tools or integrations are referred to as "third-party providers" or "external services".

Information We Collect

As part of standard log file procedures, our systems may automatically record certain information when you visit the website. This may include your web browser type, some of the cookies installed on your device, your IP address, your Internet service provider, time zone, timestamps, referring/exit pages, number of clicks, and the subpages you visit. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user activity, and gather demographic statistics. It is not directly linked to personally identifiable information.

We may also collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, your organization’s name, your email address, or other personal data when you contact us or submit a request. We only request personal information when necessary to provide a service or reply to your inquiry. We collect it by lawful and transparent means, with your knowledge and consent, and we inform you of how your information will be used.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not share, sell, trade, or rent personal information with third parties, except where required by law or when necessary to provide a specific service you have requested.

We may use third-party analytics services to monitor website usage. Each provider has its own privacy policy available on its respective website.

We may collect and use non-personal information (aggregated or anonymized data) to help improve our website, personalize your experience, and analyze usage trends. This Privacy Policy does not limit our use or disclosure of non-personal information.

Cookies and Web Beacons

The website of Junior Enterprises Switzerland uses cookies, which are small data files stored on your device if your browser settings allow it. These cookies may include information such as a unique identifier, previously visited subpages, and other technical data. We may use session cookies, security cookies, and preference cookies. You may decline cookies on your first visit and can also disable or delete cookies in your browser settings.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European regulation on data protection and privacy for individuals within the European Union and the European Economic Area.

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your information. Your data may be processed or stored outside the EU/EEA. If you have questions about your GDPR rights or wish to exercise them, please contact us. For further information or complaints, you may contact your local data protection authority.

Data Retention

We retain the collected information for as long as necessary to provide the requested service, as required by law, or until you request its deletion. The data we store is protected using commercially reasonable measures to prevent loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, modification, or misuse. Any passwords we store are hashed, and the original password cannot be recovered.

Email Communications

We may contact you by email or telephone in response to your requests or to send service-related information. With your consent, we may also send newsletters or updates. You can unsubscribe from any promotional email by following the “unsubscribe” link included in each message.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by us. If you follow a link to an external website, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website before submitting personal information.

Advertising

The website of Junior Enterprises Switzerland currently does not display targeted advertising. If advertising is implemented in the future, third-party partners may use their own cookies and web beacons in accordance with their own privacy policies. This policy applies only to our website and not to practices of third-party advertisers.

Do Not Track

This website does not modify its data collection practices when a “Do Not Track” signal is received. You may manage cookies or tracking technologies directly through your browser settings.

Business Transfers

In the event that Junior Enterprises Switzerland or substantially all of its assets related to this website are transferred to a third party, your personal information may be part of the transferred assets. Any acquiring party would be required to handle your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy or a policy offering equivalent protection.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be published on this page with an updated effective date. This policy is effective as of 01.01.2025. Continued use of the website after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Contact

For further information or to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, you may contact us at: info@junior-enterprises.ch.