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Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This privacy policy explains how le dot collects, processes, and uses personal data in connection with the website le-dot.com. It applies to all persons who visit this website or contact le dot.

2. Responsible body

le dot E-Solution Stanic, Mirko Stanic Birmensdorferstrasse 240 8003 Zürich Switzerland UID: CHE-130.745.803

Email: mail@le-dot.com

3. Principles of data processing

le dot processes personal data in accordance with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG). Personal data is:

  • processed lawfully (DSG Art. 6 Abs. 1)
  • collected only for a specific and recognisable purpose (DSG Art. 6 Abs. 3)
  • processed only to the extent necessary for the respective purpose (DSG Art. 6 Abs. 2)
  • retained only as long as the purpose requires (DSG Art. 6 Abs. 4)
  • verified for accuracy (DSG Art. 6 Abs. 5)
  • protected by appropriate technical and organisational measures (DSG Art. 8)

4. What data is collected

4.1 Server log files

When visiting this website, the hosting provider automatically records the following data in server log files:

  • IP address (anonymised or complete, depending on server configuration)
  • Date and time of access
  • Page or file accessed
  • Referrer URL (previously visited page)
  • Browser and operating system used
  • Amount of data transferred

Legal basis: Legitimate interest in ensuring trouble-free operation and detecting and preventing misuse (DSG Art. 31 Abs. 1).

Retention period: Server log files are automatically deleted after 30 days, unless further retention is required for evidentiary purposes.

4.2 Contact form

When you use the contact form on this website, the following data is collected:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message (free text)

Legal basis: Consent through actively submitting the form (DSG Art. 6 Abs. 6).

Purpose: Processing and responding to your enquiry.

Retention period: Contact enquiries are deleted after processing is complete, unless a statutory retention obligation exists.

4.3 Cookies and local storage

This website uses technically necessary cookies required for operation (no consent needed), as well as optional analytics and feedback cookies that are only loaded after explicit consent via the cookie banner (opt-in).

4.3.1 Technically necessary cookies

Cookie / Storage Purpose Retention period
Session cookie (PHP) Session management End of session
cookieconsent_status Stores your cookie consent 1 year
theme (localStorage) Stores selected colour scheme (light/dark) Unlimited

Legal basis: These storage mechanisms are required for the operation of the website and do not require consent (VDSG Art. 13).

4.3.2 Analytics and feedback cookies (only with consent)

The following services are loaded exclusively after your explicit consent via the cookie banner.

Google Analytics: Web analytics Provider: Google LLC, USA. Sets cookies (_ga, _gid, etc.) for statistical analysis of website usage. IP anonymisation is enabled. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

PostHog: Product analytics Provider: PostHog Inc., USA. Collects anonymised usage data (page views, clicks, session duration) to improve the website. No personal profiling. Privacy policy: https://posthog.com/privacy

Legal basis: Consent (DSG Art. 6 Abs. 6) via cookie banner (opt-in). You can revoke your consent at any time by deleting the cookies in your browser.

5. Disclosure of data to third parties

Personal data is generally not disclosed to third parties. Exceptions exist in the following cases:

  • Hosting provider: This website is hosted by Metanet AG, Zurich, Switzerland. Metanet processes data on behalf of le dot and is contractually obligated to comply with data protection requirements (DSG Art. 9). Data is stored in Swiss data centres.
  • Google Analytics (only with consent): Data transfer to Google LLC in the USA. The transfer is based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (adequacy decision).
  • PostHog (only with consent): Data transfer to PostHog Inc. in the USA.
  • Legal obligation: If le dot is legally required to do so, data may be disclosed to authorities or third parties (DSG Art. 19 Abs. 1).

Data transfer abroad: Personal data is only transferred abroad after your consent (cookie banner) — to the USA (Google and PostHog, under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework pursuant to DSG Art. 20). Without consent, no data is transferred abroad.

6. Rights of data subjects

You have the following rights under the DSG regarding your personal data:

6.1 Right of access (DSG Art. 25)

You may request information at any time as to whether and what personal data le dot processes about you.

6.2 Right to rectification (DSG Art. 6 Abs. 5)

You may request the rectification of inaccurate personal data.

6.3 Right to erasure (DSG Art. 6 Abs. 4)

You may request the erasure of your personal data, provided no statutory retention obligation exists.

6.4 Right to data portability (DSG Art. 28)

You may request that your personal data be provided to you in a commonly used electronic format.

6.5 Right to lodge a complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (EDÖB).

For enquiries regarding your data protection rights, contact: mail@le-dot.com

7. Data security

le dot takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or destruction (DSG Art. 8). These include, among others:

  • Encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL)
  • Regular security updates
  • Access restrictions

Despite these measures, absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Data transmission over the internet inherently carries security risks.

8. Retention period

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the respective processing purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations. Specifically:

  • Server log files: 30 days
  • Contact enquiries: until processing is complete, then deleted
  • Contract-related data: according to statutory retention period (generally 10 years pursuant to OR Art. 958f)

9. Changes to this privacy policy

le dot reserves the right to amend this privacy policy at any time to adapt it to changed legal requirements or changes to the website. The current version applies from the time of publication on this website.

10. Supervisory authority contact

Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (EDÖB) Feldeggweg 1 3003 Bern Switzerland

https://www.edoeb.admin.ch

References

  • DSG Art. 6 — Principles of data processing
  • DSG Art. 8 — Data security
  • DSG Art. 9 — Processing by data processors
  • DSG Art. 19 — Disclosure of personal data
  • DSG Art. 20 — Disclosure abroad
  • DSG Art. 21 — Disclosure to authorities
  • DSG Art. 25 — Right of access
  • DSG Art. 26 — Restrictions on the right of access
  • DSG Art. 27 — Procedure
  • DSG Art. 28 — Right to data portability
  • DSG Art. 31 — Justification grounds
  • VDSG Art. 13 — Exceptions to the duty to inform regarding cookies
  • VDSG Art. 14 — Technical and organisational measures
  • VDSG Art. 15 — Logging