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Privacy Policy

Information on the processing of personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and – where applicable – the EU GDPR.

Data controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data in connection with this website is BEGAP – Bernese Society for Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, represented by the co-presidency (see Imprint).

Principle

We process personal data only to the extent necessary, in good faith, proportionately and exclusively for the purposes stated in this policy. Personal data is treated confidentially and protected by appropriate technical and organisational measures.

Processing when visiting the website

Server log files

When the website is accessed, the hosting provider automatically collects data transmitted by your browser and stores it in server log files:

  • page or file accessed
  • date and time of access
  • amount of data transferred
  • browser type and version
  • operating system
  • referrer URL
  • anonymised or shortened IP address

This data serves the secure and stable operation of the website and is not merged with other data sources.

Cookies

This website uses technically necessary cookies insofar as they are required for operation. You can set your browser to inform you about the placing of cookies and to allow or block cookies individually.

Contacting us

When you contact us, your details are stored for processing the enquiry and any follow-up questions. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

Disclosure to third parties

Personal data is disclosed to third parties only insofar as this is necessary for the stated purposes, a legal basis exists or you have consented (e.g. to IT service providers in the context of processing on our behalf).

Rights of data subjects

Within the scope of applicable law, you have in particular the following rights:

  • access to the data processed about you
  • rectification of inaccurate data
  • erasure or restriction of processing
  • objection to processing
  • data release or portability

To exercise these rights, a notification to the data controller is sufficient. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

Data security

The website is delivered over an encrypted connection (TLS/HTTPS). We take appropriate security measures to protect your data against loss, misuse and unauthorised access.

Changes

We may amend this privacy policy at any time. The version published on this website at the relevant time applies.