Privacy Policy

1. Responsible Entity

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

ECOTOP Suisse GmbH
Kirchgasse 17
CH – 8266 Steckborn
Website: https://ecotop.org
Email: info@ecotop.org

2. General Information on Data Processing

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Personal data is only processed to the extent necessary to ensure the functionality of this website, provide our services, and fulfill legal obligations.

3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

We only process personal data if it is legally permitted or if you have given your consent. The data we collect may include:

  • Name, email address, and other contact details (e.g., if you contact us or fill out a form)
  • IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, and time of access (automatically collected server log data)

4. Purposes of Data Processing and Legal Basis

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To provide and optimize the website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • To respond to inquiries (Art. 6(1)(b) or (f) GDPR)
  • To fulfill legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
  • With your consent for specific purposes (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies. Details on the use of cookies, the purpose of processing, and options for deactivation can be found in our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Providers

We only share personal data if necessary, such as with:

  • Service providers who support us in providing our website
  • Authorities or courts if there is a legal obligation
  • Third parties if explicit consent has been given

7. Data Retention Period

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by legal retention obligations.

8. Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the right:

  • To access information about the processing of your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • To correct inaccurate or incomplete data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • To have your data deleted, provided there are no legal retention obligations (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • To restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • To data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • To object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • To withdraw your consent with effect for the future (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise these rights, you can contact us using the contact details above.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

If you believe that the processing of your data violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or new features of our website. The current version can always be found on this page.

Last updated: February 6th 2025