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Privacy Policy Declaration

The Swiss Accreditation Council welcomes your visit to our website. Based on Article 13 of the Swiss Federal Constitution and data protection legislation, every person has the right to privacy and protection from misuse of their personal data. Data protection is important to us, and we comply with the relevant provisions in connection with visits to our website.

Data processing is carried out to the extent necessary for the functioning of the website and the provision of our content and services. Below, we outline what personal data the Swiss Accreditation Council collects, how it is used, and whether it is processed by third parties.

 

1. Server log files

When you access the akkreditierungsrat.ch website, certain access data is collected and stored in server log files. This data includes:

  • IP address of the device used to access the site
  • URL of the previously visited website (referrer URL)
  • Date and time of the request
  • Web browser used
  • Operating system used
  • Transfer protocol used (e.g., HTTP)

This information is automatically transmitted by your browser and is required for technical reasons to ensure the availability and functionality of our website.

The website and its content are hosted on servers belonging to METANET AG (Switzerland), located in Switzerland.

 

2. Use of our own cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are data files stored on your device when you visit a website (e.g., the website of the Swiss Accreditation Council). The cookies used on our website are limited to ensuring the proper functioning of the website and its features (e.g., language settings, security). No cookies are used for other purposes, such as analyzing user behavior.

Depending on your browser and its settings, the following information may be transmitted to use when you visit the website:

  • User ID
  • Time of first visit
  • Time of last visit
  • Number of visits

Some cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. They allow us to recognize your browser the next time you visit. Most web browsers provide options to block the acceptance of new cookies or to delete cookies already stored. You can usually find instructions for this in your browser’s help function. Please note, however, that disabling cookies may limit the full functionality of our website.

 

3. Registration form

To register for an event organized by the Swiss Accreditation Council, you will be asked to provide the following information via a registration form, which may vary slightly depending on the specific event:

  • First and last name*
  • Email address
  • Participation in the event*
  • Participation in the reception*
  • Catering preferences
  • Comments

* Required fields

The data provided is used exclusively to process and confirm your registration.

The data is stored internally by the Swiss Accreditation Council on its own servers. For certain events, some of your data, such as your name and organization may appear on the list of participants. This list is shared with all participants of the same event.

 

4. Your rights

You have the right to request information about the personal data we process about you. You may also request the correction of your data, the restriction of its processing, or the disclosure of certain personal data for transfer to another entity. In addition, you have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, unless we are legally required or otherwise entitled to retain it under applicable laws and regulations.

When your data is processed with your consent, you may revoke this consent at any time. This will affect only future processing of your data.

Please contact us by email at info@akkreditierungsrat.ch.

 

5. Changes to the privacy policy

As our website evolves or new technologies are introduced, this privacy policy may need to be updated. Any changes will apply from the time they are published. The version published at the time of your visit to the website always applies.

 

6. Contacting the responsible parties

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding data protection, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Swiss Accreditation Council
Effingerstrasse 15
P.O. Box
3001 Bern

Phone: +41 31 380 11 64
Email: info@akkreditierungsrat.ch