Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Welcome to thomasleiber.com!

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website, in compliance with the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) of Switzerland.

This website is hosted by Squarespace; by using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: If you contact us via email, contact forms, or any other communication methods, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.

  • Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser type, language preferences, referring pages, and timestamps.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, administer the site, track users' movements, and gather demographic information. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information in the following ways:

  • To respond to inquiries or provide customer support.

  • To improve our website’s content and user experience.

  • To analyze website usage and performance.

  • To send you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications if you’ve opted to receive them.

The legal basis for processing your data is primarily your consent (for marketing communications), the performance of a contract (for communications related to your use of the website), and our legitimate interest in improving the website.

3. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist with the operation of the website (e.g., hosting services, email marketing tools). These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a legal request or process.

6. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside Switzerland (e.g., to the EU, the US, or other third countries), we ensure that such transfers comply with applicable Swiss data protection laws. This may include the use of standard contractual clauses or relying on the recipient's adequacy decision.

7. Your Rights

As a data subject in Switzerland, you have the following rights:

  • Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: You can correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.

  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data (where applicable).

  • Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

  • Data Portability: You can request that your data be provided to you in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.