In accordance with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (DSG) and with art. 13 of (EU) No. 679/2016 ("GDPR") regulation, Design for All Switzerland (the "Company" or the "Controller"), informs that the personal data provided ("Data") will be processed in accordance with the provisions of the standard and in accordance with the following information. This information is specifically provided in relation to the processing of personal data collected through the website of Design for All Switzerland (via its domains www.designforall.ch ) following an expression of interest in one or more products or services offered by the Company.
01.Purpose and legal basis of processing
Data will be processed for the sending - also by e-mail through automated systems - of communications containing information about the "Owner" and the activities organized by the "Owner" (such as, for example, invitations to conferences and in general events), as well as updates and/ or information material of a professional or promotional nature, such as training sessions, informative newsletters, initiatives, presentations, insights and updates on matters related to the activities carried out by the "Data Controller," including profiling activities for these purposes, in order to personalise Design for All Switzerland’s initiatives, taking into account the specific areas of interest reported by the user.
The processing of data for such purpose requires the user’s consent in observance of art. 6, c. 1, lett. a) of GDPR.
Processed data categories.
Design for All Switzerland will process identification and contact data, such as name, surname, e-mail address, as well as any areas of interest indicated by the user, through the appropriate online forms in the sections of the Design for All Switzerland website.
03. Data Security
Design for All Switzerland takes the necessary measures to safeguard the data as per data protection regulations to prevent any misuse by unauthorised third parties.
In addition, it relies on suppliers that can guarantee high standards of protection:
Google
https://safety.google/security-privacy/
https://storage.googleapis.com/gfw-touched-accounts-pdfs/google-cloud-security-and-compliance-whitepaper.pdf
04. Conferment of the Data and consequences in case of non-conferment
The provision of data is optional and their failure to provide will make it impossible for the “Company” to carry out the functional activities to achieve the purposes in question.
05. Data Controller. Data processors
The data controller is inclusione andicap ticino - Design for All Svizzera, with registered office in via Linoleum 7, postbox 572, CH - 6512 Giubiasco, e-mail info@designforall.ch.
The updated list of possible data processors is available at the Controller’s headquarters.
06. Recipients or categories of recipients
'Data' can be made readily accessible, brought to the attention of, or communicated to the following subjects, who are designated by the Controller as responsible or authorized persons for processing, or act as independent controllers.
group companies which the "Company" is a part of (parent, subsidiary, associated), employees and/or staff in any capacity of the Company and/or group companies which the Company is a part of;
individuals or legal entities that the "Company" uses to carry out activities that are instrumental in achieving the above purpose or who the "Company" is required to share the data to comply with legal or contractual obligations.
In any case, the Data will not be disclosed.
07. Storage period
The Data will be kept for a maximum period of 24 months.
08. Transfer of data to third countries
The "Data" will only circulate in Switzerland, they will not be transferred to other countries.
09. Data subject's rights. Rights of access, deletion, limitation and portability
The rights provided for by Articles 15 to 20 of the GDPR are granted to the data subjects. For instance, each person concerned has the right to:
To confirm if his/her personal information is being processed.
if processing is ongoing, to obtain access to the Personal Data and information relating to the processing as well as to request a copy of the Personal Data;
to request and obtain the rectification of inaccurate Personal Data and the integration of incomplete Personal Data;
to request the deletion of personal data concerning him/her, provided that one of the conditions specified in Article 17 of the GDPR regulation is met.
To request and obtain the limitation of processing in the cases specified in art. 18 of GDPR.
if the conditions for in art. 20 of the GDPR are met, the individual has the right to receive her/his Personal Data in a structured, commonly used and readable format.This should be transmitted by electronic device and and the individual has the right to request the transmission of his/her Personal Data to another holder, if technically feasible.
10. Right to object to the processing of data on the grounds of legitimate interest
Each "Data subject" has the right to object at any time to the processing of his or her "Personal data" carried out for the pursuit of a legitimate interest of the "Company". If the "Data subject" objects, his/her "Personal Data" will no longer be processed, unless there are legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh the interests, rights, and freedoms of the "Data subject", or to determine, exercise, or defend a right in legal proceedings.
11. The right to express objection to marketing purposes.
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes by sending an e-mail to info@designforall.ch. The opposition to processing exercised through
such methods also extends to the sending of commercial communications by postal service or telephone calls with operator, without prejudice to the possibility of exercising this right in part, opposing, for example, processing carried out solely by automated communication systems.
12. Right to withdraw consent
In the event that consent is required for the processing of personal data, each interested party may also revoke at any time the consent already given, without prejudice to the lawfulness of the processing based on the consent given before the revocation. You can withdraw your consent by sending an e-mail to info@designforall.ch.
13. Right to lodge a complaint with the Supervisory Authority
In addition, each data subject may submit a complaint to the Guarantor for the Protection of Personal Data if he believes that his rights under the GDPR have been violated, according to the procedures indicated on the website of the Guarantor (IFPDT, Federal Data Protection and Transparency Officer) accessible at: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/.
14. Rights of the data subject
The rights of the data subject may be exercised via the contact details of the "Company" indicated above.
15. Cookie policy
What are cookies?
Cookies, which are text files stored on computers, tablets, smartphones, and any device used to browse the Internet, can store your browsing information. Some cookies are used to make browsing easier and personalize the experience on our website, allowing users to be recognized when they arrive on our pages.
Cookies serve as a way to personalize website access, optimize navigation and operation, and improve our services.
What cookies do we use?
We use proprietary technical cookies for our websites.
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our sites and to improve the website's browsing experience.
They are not used for any other purposes and are usually installed directly by the owner or operator of the website. They are divided into navigation and session cookies. They ensure normal browsing and usability of the website, allowing, for example, to make a purchase or authenticate to access restricted areas.
Storage and deletion of cookies
The duration of cookies varies according to their type: session cookies expire when you close your browser; Persistent cookies typically expire after 2 years.
You can refuse the use of some cookies used by this website by selecting, on your browser, settings that allow you to reject them. Each browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari) has specific procedures to disable cookies, which can be found on the website of the browser provider.
16. Changes to the privacy and cookie policies.
Design for All Switzerland reserves the right to make changes to this privacy and cookie policy. The user agrees to be bound by any changes and future revisions made, and that he/she will regularly visit this page to stay up to date on any modifications made.
Document updated on September 1, 2023.
