Privacy Policy (GDPR)

1. Data Controller

swiss-hookup.ch is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this Site, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — Regulation 2016/679).

2. What Data We Collect

We collect minimal data directly through the Site:

• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device, operating system, referring URL
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent, clicks (via analytics cookies — only with your consent)
• Affiliate tracking: when you click an affiliate link, a tracking cookie may be set by our partner

We do not collect:

• Email addresses, names, or contact details directly through this Site
• Financial or payment information
• Profile information, photos, messages

Note: when you register on a partner platform via our affiliate links, the partner site collects its own data according to its privacy policy.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under:

• Consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR) for analytics and marketing cookies
• Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) for technical cookies and security

4. Cookies

For detailed information about cookies, see our Cookies Policy.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your data. Your data may be shared with:

• Affiliate partners (only when you click outbound links)
• Analytics providers (only with your consent)
• Hosting and infrastructure providers (data processors under GDPR)
• Legal authorities, if required by law

6. Data Retention

Technical and analytics data are retained for a maximum of 13 months, in accordance with CNIL guidelines.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of your data
• Right of rectification — correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to object — opt out of processing
• Right to portability — receive your data in machine-readable format
• Right to restrict processing

To exercise these rights, contact us through the channels provided in the footer. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner — FDPIC / PFPDT — at edoeb.admin.ch, or your cantonal authority).

8. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the EU. Such transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including SSL/TLS encryption, restricted server access, and regular security audits.

10. Contact & DPO

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us via the contact details in the footer. We respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated. The « Last updated » date at the top reflects the most recent version. Substantial changes will be communicated via a banner on the homepage.