Data Protection

In this privacy policy, we explain how we process personal data as part of our business activities.

1. Responsibility

The following legal entity, here after referred to as "we", is responsible for data processing carried out in accordance with this declaration:

Jörg G. Bucherer-Stiftung
Heckenriedstrasse 12
6045 Meggen
Switzerland
email: kontakt@joerg-g-bucherer-stiftung.ch

2. Modalities of data processing

We primarily process information about legal entities and other institutions and only to a limited extent personal data, in particular name and contact details as well as function and activity for companies, if you contact us by telephone or e-mail.

Data processing takes place in Switzerland and in the EU.

3. Disclosure of data

We may disclose personal data to various recipients in the course of our activities, in particular to

  • Companies and institutions with which we work

  • Service providers, in particular providers of IT, communication, fiduciary and accounting services, etc.

4. Further processing

Numerous processes cannot be carried out without the processing of personal data, including everyday and unavoidable internal processes:

  • Communication: When contact is made, we process data related to the content of the communication as well as the type, time and place of communication.

  • IT security: To monitor and secure our IT infrastructure, we also process data for control, analysis and security purposes as well as for data backups and archiving.

  • Other purposes: Data is processed for other administrative purposes as required.

5. Your rights

You have certain rights under applicable data protection law, including the right to access, rectification, erasure and objection, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent.

6. Website

Our system automatically collects data from the accessing device each time our website is accessed. This data is recorded: Browser type and version, operating system of the device, host name of the computer, IP address, date and time of access, content of our website accessed, originating pages (referrer), status of access, amount of data transferred.

The automated storage of data enables the website to be visited and displayed. The processing serves to maintain compatibility, combat misuse and eliminate faults through technical data logging, website optimisation and IT security.

7. Cookies

Our website only uses technically necessary cookies to ensure basic functions and the security of the website. These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and enable you to navigate through the website and use its functions. User consent is not required for this, as the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the secure and efficient provision of our website.

8. Data security and email communication

Your data is protected by technical and organisational measures. We cannot guarantee the security of e-mails sent without encryption. For confidential information, we recommend encrypted communication or the postal service.

9. Privacy policy update 

This privacy policy will be updated upon the integration of the online portal to reflect the new guidelines on data storage and processing.