Privacy Policy
Last updated: 09.05.2025
We place great importance on transparency in the handling of personal data. This privacy policy provides information on what personal data we collect, for what purpose, and to whom we may disclose it. To ensure high transparency, this privacy policy is reviewed and updated regularly.
1. Services We Use
- Font Awesome
- Google Fonts API
- Google Maps
- Vimeo
- WordPress
1. Services We Use
If you have any questions or concerns regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time by email. The entity responsible for data processing through this website is:
Association of Swiss In-House Counsel (SICA)
Ms. Claudia Biedermann, Attorney-at-law, lic. iur. LL.M.
c/o Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
Hagenholzstrasse 60
8050 Zurich
Switzerland
Data protection contact person:
3. General Principles
3.1 What data do we collect and where do we get it from?
Primarily, we process personal data that you provide to us or that we collect during the operation of our website. In some cases, we may also receive personal data from third parties. This may include:
Personal identification data (e.g. name, address, date of birth)
Contact information (e.g. mobile number, email address)
Financial data (e.g. bank details)
Online identifiers (e.g. cookie IDs, IP addresses)
Location and traffic data
Audio and visual recordings
Sensitive data (e.g. biometric or health information)
3.2 Under what conditions do we process your data?
We treat your data confidentially and according to the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. We ensure that processing is transparent and proportionate.
In exceptional cases, data processing may be lawful due to a legal basis, including:
Your consent
Fulfilment of a contract or pre-contractual measures
Our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your interests
3.3 How can you withdraw your consent?
If you have given us consent to process your personal data for specific purposes, we will process your data within the scope of that consent, unless we have another legal basis.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to the address listed in the legal notice. This does not affect data processing already carried out.
When can we share your data with third parties?
a. General principle
We may rely on third parties or affiliates to provide services (data processors). Recipients include:
Accounting and auditing firms
Legal and tax advisors
IT service providers (web hosting, support, cloud services, etc.)
Payment providers
Providers of tracking, conversion, and advertising services
We ensure all partners meet data protection requirements and treat your data confidentially.
We may also be legally obligated to disclose data to authorities.
b. Visiting our social media channels
We may link to our social media channels. When you click such links, the social media provider receives data indicating you came from our site.
We have no control over their data processing.
c. Data transfers abroad
Your data may be transferred to companies abroad, which are equally bound by data protection standards. Transfers may occur worldwide.
If a destination lacks equivalent protection, we conduct a risk assessment and apply safeguards (e.g. EU Standard Contractual Clauses). If the risk is too high, we apply additional technical measures. You can view the EU SCCs here: https://commission.europa.eu/publications/standard-contractual-clauses-controllers-and-processors-eueea_de
3.5 How long do we store your data?
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Website visit data is stored for 12 months, except analytics/tracking data which may be stored longer.
Contractual data is retained up to 10 years for legal reasons (e.g. tax, accounting).
3.6 How do we protect your data?
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or alteration.
Employees and contractors are obliged to maintain confidentiality.
SSL encryption is used on our website for secure transmission.
3.7 What rights do you have?
a. Right of access
You may request information about the data we store about you. Please send your request with proof of identity to:
jurist@unternehmensjuristen.ch
You also have the right to receive your data in a standard format if:
You consented to the processing, or
The data was provided in connection with a contract
We may limit or deny your request based on legal obligations or third-party rights.
Requests are processed within 30 days, though extensions may occur with notice.
b. Deletion and correction
You may request deletion or correction of your data unless legal obligations or overriding interests prevent it.
Note: Exercising your rights may affect contract performance.
c. Legal recourse
You have the right to take legal action or file a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC): https://www.edoeb.admin.ch
3.8 Changes to the privacy policy
We may update this policy at any time. Changes will be published at www.vsuj.ch without separate notice.
4. Specific Data Processing Activities
4.1 Website and Log Files
What information do we receive and how do we use it?
When visiting www.vsuj.ch, certain data may be automatically logged for system, statistical, or security reasons:
Internet service provider
IP address (where applicable)
Browser version
Operating system
Date and time of access
Referring website
Search terms used
Why are we allowed to process this data?
These data are not linked to individuals and are deleted after each session. Log files are essential for website operation.
How can you prevent data collection?
The data will only be stored for as long as is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Accordingly, the data will be deleted after each session has ended. The storage of log files is essential for the operation of the website, so you have no option to object to this.
4.2 Font Awesome
Operated by Fonticons, Inc., Font Awesome provides scalable vector icons.
IP addresses may be temporarily collected for proper display. No further storage or analysis occurs.
No further storage or analysis occurs.
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4.3 Google Fonts API
Fonts are loaded via Google LLC.
This may involve transmitting your IP and browser data to Google servers (potentially in the US)..
You can block fonts.googleapis.com via your browser, though site functionality may be affected.
4.4 Google Maps
Used to embed interactive maps.
P address and additional data are sent to Google servers. .
Data may be used for advertising and analytics by Google.
Users can object to profile creation by contacting Google
4.5 Vimeo
We embed videos using Vimeo Inc.
When a video loads, your browser connects to Vimeo servers, transmitting information including your IP.
Vimeo may use cookies and similar technologies.
4.6 WordPress
Our site uses WordPress (by Automattic Inc.).
It may collect IP addresses, access times, and browser info.
Data are used for admin and operational purposes. Features like contact forms may collect additional personal data.
Borlabs Cookie
This website uses Borlabs Cookie, which sets a technically necessary cookie (borlabs-cookie) to store your cookie consent.
Borlabs Cookie does not process any personal data.
The borlabs-cookie stores the consents you gave when you entered the website. If you wish to revoke these consents, simply delete the cookie in your browser. When you re-enter/reload the website, you will be asked again for your cookie consent.
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