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Privacy Policy

1. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed in connection with the use of the website of the Isabel and Balz Baechi Mural Foundation to Protect Wallpaintings (hereinafter referred to as the “Foundation”).

It applies to the use of our website and to communications made through the contact details published on it.

2. Data Controller

The entity responsible for processing personal data is:

Isabel and Balz Baechi Mural Foundation to Protect Wallpaintings

Balz Baechi
Binderstrasse 58
CH-8702 Zollikon
Switzerland

Email: baechi1@bluewin.ch
Phone: +41 (0)44 391 82 42
Mobile: +41 (0)79 752 68 97

3. Personal Data Collected Through the Website

When you visit our website, the following personal data may be processed:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Pages and files accessed

  • Browser, operating system and device information

  • Referrer URL

  • Technical access data and server log files

  • Information about consent given or refused through the cookie banner

If you contact us by email, we also process the information you provide in order to respond to your enquiry.

4. Purposes of Data Processing

We process personal data primarily for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining the website

  • Ensuring technical stability and security

  • Preventing misuse and unauthorised access

  • Displaying website content and integrated services

  • Managing cookie preferences and consent

  • Responding to enquiries concerning the Foundation and its activities

5. Server Log Files

When you access our website, technical access data may be automatically collected and stored in server log files by our hosting provider or web server.

This information is used to ensure the proper functioning and security of the website and to identify technical errors.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Some are necessary for the technical operation of the website, while others may be used to integrate external content or services.

Where consent is required, it is obtained through our cookie banner. You may change or withdraw your consent at any time, with effect for the future, through the cookie settings.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may use the following services:

7.1 WordPress Emojis

Our website may use WordPress Emojis to ensure the correct display of emojis across different browsers. Technical connection data, including IP addresses and browser information, may be processed.

Purpose: Correct display of website content.

7.2 Google Maps

Our website may integrate Google Maps to display maps and location information. When Google Maps is loaded, a connection to Google’s servers may be established.

This may involve the processing of IP addresses, usage data and technical device and browser information.

Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, and affiliated companies.

Purpose: Displaying maps and geographical information.

7.3 Google Fonts

Our website may use Google Fonts to ensure consistent typography.

When fonts are loaded from external Google servers, IP addresses and technical connection and browser data may be processed.

Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, and affiliated companies.

Purpose: Consistent and visually appealing presentation of the website.

8. Recipients of Personal Data

Personal data may be shared with external service providers where necessary for the operation and maintenance of the website.

These may include:

  • Hosting providers

  • IT and web service providers

  • Providers of integrated website services

  • Cookie consent management providers

Any further disclosure of personal data will take place only where there is a legal basis or where the individual concerned has given consent.

9. International Data Transfers

In connection with the operation of our website and the use of external services, personal data may be processed or transferred outside Switzerland.

When using Google services, data processing in the United States cannot be excluded.

Where required, such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable legal requirements and appropriate data protection safeguards.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal retention obligations.

This includes website operation, IT security, error analysis, documentation of consent and handling of enquiries.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.

12. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection legislation, you have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you and to request the correction of inaccurate information.

Subject to applicable legal requirements, you may also request the deletion of personal data, object to certain processing activities or withdraw previously given consent with effect for the future.

For any enquiries regarding your personal data, please contact:

Isabel and Balz Baechi Mural Foundation to Protect Wallpaintings
baechi1@bluewin.ch

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary, particularly in response to changes in our website, the services used or applicable legal requirements.

The version published on our website at any given time shall apply.