Information on Data Protection
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Bönigen Iseltwald Tourismus

Privacy Policy

1. General Information on Data Processing

Based on Article 13 of the Swiss Federal Constitution and the federal data protection regulations (Federal Act on Data Protection, FADP), every person has the right to privacy and to protection against the misuse of their personal data. We comply with the legal provisions of the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), the Ordinance to the Federal Act on Data Protection (VDSG), the Telecommunications Act (FMG), and any other applicable Swiss or EU data protection regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data") are processed by us only to the extent necessary and for the purpose of providing a functional and user-friendly website.

2. Responsible Entity

The entity responsible for this website in terms of data protection is:

Bönigen-Iseltwald Tourism
Titia Weiland
Seestrasse 6
3806 Bönigen, Switzerland
Phone: +41 33 822 29 58
E-mail: mail@boenigen-iseltwald.ch

3. Rights of Users and Data Subjects

Users and data subjects have the following rights regarding the processing of their data:

  • The right to confirmation of whether their data are being processed, access to the data, further information about the processing, and copies of the data;

  • The right to correct or complete inaccurate or incomplete data;

  • The right to immediate deletion of their data, or alternatively, to restrict processing if further processing is required;

  • The right to receive the data they have provided and to have them transmitted to other providers/controllers;

  • The right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if they believe their data have been processed in violation of data protection regulations.

Furthermore, the provider is obliged to inform all recipients to whom data have been disclosed about any corrections, deletions, or restrictions of processing. This obligation does not apply if notification is impossible or would require disproportionate effort. Nevertheless, users have the right to obtain information about these recipients.

Users also have the right to object to the future processing of their data, in particular for direct marketing purposes.

4. Data Deletion and Storage Periods

Your data processed when using our website will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies, unless statutory retention obligations prevent deletion, or unless otherwise specified for individual processing procedures.

5. Contacting Us

If you contact us via the website form or by e-mail, the data you provide will be used solely to process your request. Your data will not be shared with third parties without your consent.

Your data will be deleted once your request has been fully processed, unless legal retention obligations prevent deletion.

6. Server Logs

Our server infrastructure automatically records general data for each visit to this website, stored in log files. These include the requested website, URL, date and time of access, transmitted data volume, access status, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, and IP address. These data are required to ensure the functionality and security of the system.

7. Cookies

This website uses cookies—small text files stored on your device by your browser. They allow identification of a visitor within a defined period. Cookies are used to enable technical functions, such as contact forms, and for data collection by third parties, including Google Analytics. Most browsers accept cookies automatically. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but some website functions may then be limited.

8. Web Fonts

We use Google Web Fonts for consistent and attractive text display. Your browser downloads the required fonts into its cache to correctly display text. Google may receive information about the use of our website through your IP address. Further information: www.google.com/policies/privacy

9. Web Analytics via Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service from Google LLC, for analyzing website usage. Cookies are used for this purpose. Data are anonymized before transmission. Google may use this information for reports and services related to website and Internet usage. Records are automatically deleted after a maximum of 180 days. You can prevent tracking by installing a browser add-on:www.google.com/policies/privacy

10. Social Media Platforms

We maintain a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for communication and marketing purposes.

Facebook & Instagram
Our presence is operated jointly with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited. Both we and Meta are responsible for personal data processing. Details and your rights are available in the Facebook-Privacy Policy and Instagram-Privacy Policy.

YouTube

Our YouTube presence is operated by Google Ireland Limited. Personal data may be processed according to Google’s privacy policy: YouTube-Privacy Policy. Links to social media profiles redirect users directly to the platform, where the respective provider’s privacy policies apply. Cookies and tracking may be used depending on platform and usage.

11. Data Processing in the Context of Contracts

Data provided for the use of our goods or services are processed for contract fulfillment. Data will only be shared with third parties if required for contract execution (e.g., transport or payment service providers). Data are deleted after statutory retention periods have expired.

12. General Links to Third-Party Profiles

Our website includes links to:

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • YouTube

Clicking these links redirects users to the respective social media platform, where the provider’s privacy policies apply.

The links are provided via graphics or icons that lead to the respective social media profiles. Only by clicking on a graphic or icon will the user be redirected to the profile of the respective social media platform.

Important note on data processing:

By clicking on these links, you will be directly redirected to the respective social media platform. From that moment on, the privacy policies of the respective provider apply, and your data may be processed by these platforms in accordance with their privacy regulations. Please note that we have no influence on how these platforms process your data. Further information on the processing of your personal data by these providers can be found in the respective privacy policies:

Cookies and Tracking:

Depending on the platform and usage, cookies or other tracking technologies may be set by the providers to analyze user behavior or to display personalized advertising. For more information on cookies and tracking by the respective providers, please refer to their privacy policies.

This privacy policy may be updated at any time due to changes in legal requirements or our service offerings.