Privacy Policy

Last update: March 2026

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

– Contact information (name, email, phone number) when you fill out forms

– Information you provide when contacting us

– Newsletter subscription details

Automatically Collected Information:

– IP address and location data

– Browser type and version

– Device information

– Pages visited and time spent on site

– Referring website

– Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

– Provide and improve services

– Respond to your inquiries

– Send newsletters (with your consent)

– Analyze website usage

– Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use three types of cookies:

Essential Cookies:

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies (Vimeo):

We use Vimeo to host our videos. Vimeo may set cookies to analyze how visitors interact with video content, helping us understand video performance and user engagement.

Cookie Categories:

– Necessary cookies: Essential for website functionality

– Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

– Marketing cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising

– Preference cookies: Remember your choices and settings

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party service that may collect information:

– Vimeo: Video hosting and analytics to understand how visitors interact with our video content. Vimeo has its own privacy policy governing their use of information, which you can find at https://vimeo.com/privacy.

Each service has its own privacy policy governing their use of information.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

– Service providers who help operate our website

– Legal authorities when required by law

– Business partners with your explicit consent

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

– Access your personal data

– Correct inaccurate information

– Delete your personal data

– Object to processing

– Data portability

– Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@abegg-stiftung.ch.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

10. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside your country, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13/16 (specify based on your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will inform you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

- Email: info@abegg-stiftung.ch

- Address: Abegg-Stiftung, Werner Abeggstrasse 67, CH-3132 Riggisberg

- Phone: +41 (0)31 808 12 01

This privacy policy was last updated on March 31, 2026 and is effective immediately.