Privacy Policy

  1. Introduction
    The Fachverein Computerlinguistik in Zürich / Schweiz (ClinZ/CH) (hereinafter “CL@ZH”, “we”, “us”, or “the Association”) operates the website www.fachverein-cl.ch. We take the protection of your personal data seriously and process it exclusively in accordance with the applicable Swiss data protection law — in particular the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nDSG, in force since 1 September 2023) — and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

    This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to your data.
  2. Data Controller
    The data controller responsible for this website is:

    Fachverein Computerlinguistik in Zürich / Schweiz (ClinZ/CH)
    University of Zurich
    Andreasstrasse 15, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
    Website: www.fachverein-cl.ch
    Email: fachverein@cl.uzh.ch

    For any questions about data protection, please contact us at the email address above.
  3. Data We Collect
    • Data Collected Automatically

      When you visit our website, our web server automatically records the following technical data (server log files):

      – IP address (anonymised where possible)
      – Date and time of the request
      – Name and URL of the requested file
      – Website from which you arrived (referrer URL)
      – Browser type and version
      – Operating system
      – HTTP status code and amount of data transferred
      – Data you provide Voluntarily

      This data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in ensuring the technical operation, security, and stability of the website (Art. 31 para. 1 nDSG / Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
    • Data You Provide Voluntarily

      We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, for example when you:
      – Contact us via email or a contact form
      – Register for an event or membership
      – Subscribe to newsletters, etc.

      In such cases, we collect data such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide. We use this data solely for the purpose for which you provided it.
  4. Cookies and Tracking

    Our website may use cookies, small text files stored on your device, to ensure the proper functioning of the site and to improve your experience. We distinguish between:

    – Technically necessary cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. These do not require your consent.
    – Optional Cookies (e.g., analytics): Only set with your explicit prior consent (This is in development)

    You can configure your browser to reject cookies or to notify you when cookies are set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the website.
  5. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

    We do not sell, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. Data may be shared in the following limited circumstances:

    – Service providers acting as data processors on our behalf (e.g. web hosting), who are contractually bound to process data only according to our instructions
    – Where required by law, court order, or competent authority

    Our website is hosted using Hostinger. We endeavor to ensure that any data transfers outside Switzerland or the EU are subject to appropriate safeguards.
  6. Your Rights

    Under the nDSG and, where applicable, the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
    – Right of access: You may request information about the personal data we hold about you.
    – Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
    – Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.
    – Right to restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
    – Right to data portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
    – Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
    – Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address provided in Section 2. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
  7. External Links

    Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
  8. Social Media

    We maintain a presence on social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, TikTok). When you interact with us on those platforms, the respective platform’s privacy policy applies. We have no control over the data processing carried out by those platforms.
  9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data processing practices. The current version is always available at www.fachverein-cl.ch. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.