Privacy Policy Schweizer Parkinson Netzwerk Mittelland

  1. What is this Privacy Policy about?

    We, the association Schweizer Parkinson Netzwerk Mittelland, explain in this privacy policy how we process personal data in the course of our association’s activities, including and in particular in connection with our websites (e.g. https://www.parkinson-guide.ch/) as well as on-site and online events, insofar as such processing is not obvious and applicable data protection law requires information.

    “Personal data” (also referred to as “data”) means all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, and “processing” refers to any handling of such data, such as collection, use or disclosure.

    If you would like further information about our data processing, please feel free to contact us (Section 2).

  2. Who is responsible for processing your data?

    The following association is the “controller” responsible for the data processing described in this privacy policy, i.e. the entity primarily responsible under data protection law (“we”):
    Schweizer Parkinson Netzwerk Mittelland (SPNM)
    P.O. Box
    3000 Bern
    Switzerland

    If you have any questions regarding data protection, you may contact us at:
    datenschutz@parkinson-guide.ch

    You may provide us with data that also relates to other persons (e.g. colleagues, relatives). We assume that such data is accurate and that you are authorised to provide it. Please inform these persons about our data processing (e.g. by referring to this privacy policy).

  3. How do we process data in connection with membership?

    We process data in connection with your membership as follows:

    • If you wish to become a member, we process data for the admission procedure, including your name, address, contact details, place of work and professional group.
    • We process data to manage the membership and to fulfil our rights and obligations as an association (e.g. collecting membership fees). This includes data you provide to us such as name, address, contact details, date of birth, place of work, professional group, payment details and information on participation in meetings and events.
    • We may contact you by post, email or telephone to inform you about current topics and upcoming or past events.
    • We conduct member surveys. If a survey is not anonymous, we process identifying data and the information provided in the survey. The collected data and statistics support the development of our association and the improvement of our activities.

  4. How do we process data in connection with our services?

    Our association offers products and services such as a learning platform and webinars (collectively referred to as “Offers”). All Offers are intended exclusively for persons who are domiciled and ordinarily resident in Switzerland.

    When you make use of our Offers, we process personal data for the purpose of providing and delivering these Offers. This includes the processing of data in preparation for entering into a contract with you and for the performance of the respective contract, for example a contract governing the use of the learning platform.

    Where we enter into a contract with you, we process the data collected prior to the conclusion of the contract (e.g. via a registration form) as well as information relating to the conclusion of the contract itself (e.g. date of conclusion and subject matter of the contract). During and after the term of the contract, we process information relating to the contract and/or the use of the relevant Offer; for Offers available online, this may also include access data and login credentials. When using the learning platform, we may also collect and use information relating to participation in learning activities as well as performance, knowledge and skills. Finally, we also process information relating to the termination of the contract and – should disputes arise in connection with the contract – information relating to such disputes and the corresponding proceedings.

    We also process the aforementioned data for statistical analyses in order to support the improvement and further development of our Offers. In addition, we may use such data on a personal basis for marketing purposes; further information in this regard can be found in Section 5.

    For certain Offers, we use audio and video conferencing services to enable online communication, for example for the conduct of virtual meetings and webinars. In addition to this privacy policy, the respective terms and conditions of the services used (such as terms of use or privacy policies) may also apply. In particular, we use the service “Zoom” provided by Zoom Video Communications Inc. (USA). Information on data protection at Zoom Video Communications Inc. can be found here.

    Audio and video conferences may be recorded with the consent of the speaker. Where applicable, the recording may be limited to the audio and video of the respective speaker; the audio and video of other participants will not be recorded.

  5. How do we process data for advertising purposes?

    We also process personal data for the purpose of promoting our Offers:

    • Newsletters:
      We send electronic information and newsletters that may also contain advertising for our Offers. We obtain your prior consent before doing so, unless we promote specific Offers to persons who have already made use of our Offers in the past.
    • Market research:
      We also process data in order to improve our Offers, for example information about your response to newsletters or information obtained from surveys, media monitoring services and publicly available sources.

  6. How do we process data in connection with our websites?

    1. What data is collected when using our websites?

      Each time our websites are used, certain data is generated for technical reasons and temporarily stored in log files (“log data”). This includes, in particular, the IP address of the end device, information about the Internet service provider and the operating system of the end device, information about the referring URL, information about the browser used, the date and time of access, and the content accessed when visiting the websites.

      Our websites also use cookies, i.e. files that your browser automatically stores on your end device. This allows us to distinguish individual visitors, generally without identifying them. Cookies may also contain information about pages accessed and the duration of a visit. Certain cookies (“session cookies”) are deleted when the browser is closed. Other cookies (“persistent cookies”) remain stored for a specified period of time in order to recognise visitors on subsequent visits. We may also use other technologies, for example to store data in the browser or to recognise users, such as pixel tags or fingerprints. Pixel tags are invisible images or program code that are loaded from a server and allow certain analyses. Fingerprints are information about the configuration of your end device that makes it distinguishable from other devices.

      We use log data and data collected via cookies and similar technologies to ensure that our websites can be used, to guarantee system security and stability, to optimise our websites, and for statistical purposes. Cookies and other technologies may also originate from third-party providers that supply us with certain functions. Further information on this can be found below.

      You can configure your browser settings to block certain cookies or similar technologies, or to delete cookies and other stored data. Further information can be found in your browser’s help pages (usually under the heading “Privacy” or “Data protection”).

      In addition, we use so-called web fonts on our websites to ensure a consistent presentation of fonts. These web fonts are published under the SIL Open Font License (OFL). When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into its cache in order to display text and fonts correctly. This licence allows you to freely download, use, modify and distribute the fonts for private and commercial purposes. However, it is important to note that although you may freely distribute the fonts, you may not sell them as a standalone product.

    2. How do our service providers process data for our websites?

      Cookies and similar technologies used by third-party providers enable them to create analyses and evaluations on our behalf, allowing us to understand how our websites are used and to optimise our online offering. In addition, these third-party providers may address you with personalised advertising on websites and social networks operated by them or their partners and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns (e.g. whether you accessed our websites via an advertisement and which actions you subsequently perform on our websites).

      For this purpose, the relevant third-party providers may record the use of the websites and combine these records with further information from other websites. This enables them to track user behaviour across multiple websites and end devices and to provide us with statistical analyses based on this data. The providers may also use this information for their own purposes, such as personalised advertising on their own websites or on other websites. If a user is registered with the provider, the provider may associate the usage data with the corresponding individual.

      Below you will find examples of our service providers. In addition, we may engage other service providers who generally process personal and other data in a similar manner:

      • Google Analytics:
        On our websites, we use Google Analytics, an analytics service provided by Google LLC (Mountain View, USA) and Google Ireland Ltd. (Dublin, Ireland). Google collects certain information about users’ behaviour on the website and about the end device used. The IP addresses of visitors are shortened in Europe before being transmitted to the USA. Based on the recorded data, Google provides us with evaluations but also processes certain data for its own purposes. Information on data protection in connection with Google Analytics can be found here.
      • YouTube:
        To embed videos on our websites, we use the services of the video hosting provider YouTube. YouTube LLC (San Bruno, USA) is a subsidiary of Google LLC (see above). When you click on a video, a direct connection is established between your browser and YouTube’s servers. Information about your visit and your IP address are stored there. All YouTube videos are embedded via youtube-nocookie.com. Information on data protection at YouTube can be found here.
      • Google Maps:
        To display interactive maps, we occasionally use the Google Maps service provided by Google LLC (see above). When using Google Maps, information about your use (e.g. IP address) may be stored and transmitted to a Google server in the USA. Information on data protection in connection with Google Maps can be found here.

    3. How do we process data relating to social media?

      We maintain our own presences on social networks and other platforms, particularly a LinkedIn account. If you communicate with us via these platforms, comment on or share content, we collect the related information, which we primarily use to communicate with you, for marketing purposes and for statistical analyses (see Sections 5 and 7). Please note that the platform provider also independently collects and processes data (e.g. data relating to user behavior), potentially in combination with other data known to the provider (e.g. for marketing purposes or to personalize platform content). Where we are jointly responsible with the platform provider for data processing, we enter into an appropriate agreement, information about which can be obtained from the respective provider.

  7. Are there any further data processing activities?

    Yes, many processes are not possible without the processing of personal data, including routine and, in some cases, unavoidable internal procedures. It is not always possible to determine in advance all such processing activities or the scope of the data involved. Below you will therefore find information on typical (although not necessarily frequent) cases:

    • Communication:
      When we are in contact with you (e.g. in the case of enquiries by email), we process information relating to the content of the communication as well as the type, time and place of the communication. For the purpose of identifying you, we may also process information relating to proof of identity.
    • Events:
      We may organise and conduct events. If you participate in such events, we process registration data for the organisation and implementation of the event and, where applicable, to contact you afterwards. We may also make recordings at events, which we may, for example, share on social networks. In such cases, we will inform you separately.
    • Job applications:
      If you apply for a position with us, we process the data that we receive from you as part of the application process and, where applicable, additional data from public sources, such as professional social media platforms. We use this data for the purpose of processing your application and may also use it for non-personal statistical purposes. Data from unsuccessful applications will be deleted after [six months], unless you consent to us retaining your information for future recruitment processes, subject to the retention of your name and the application date.
    • Compliance with legal requirements:
      Within the scope of statutory obligations or powers and for the purpose of complying with internal regulations, we may or must process data and disclose it to authorities.
    • Prevention:
      We process data for the prevention of criminal offences and other violations, for example in the context of fraud prevention or internal investigations.
    • Legal proceedings:
      To the extent that we are involved in legal proceedings (e.g. court or administrative proceedings), we process data relating to the parties to the proceedings and other involved persons, such as witnesses or persons providing information, and may disclose data to such parties, courts and authorities, including, where applicable, abroad.
    • IT security:
      We also process data for the monitoring, control, analysis, safeguarding and review of our IT infrastructure, as well as for backups and data archiving.
    • Transactions:
      If we sell or acquire claims, business units or other assets, or merge with other legal entities, we process data to the extent necessary for the preparation and execution of such transactions and may disclose relevant data, such as information about association members and persons who have made use of our services, to transaction partners.
    • Other purposes:
      We process data to the extent necessary for other purposes, such as administration (including contract management and accounting), payment of fees, enforcement and defence of claims, evaluation and improvement of internal processes, creation of anonymised statistics and analyses, and the safeguarding of other legitimate interests

  8. To whom do we disclose data?

    We may disclose personal data to various recipients in the course of our activities. These recipients include in particular:

    • Service providers, in particular providers of IT services (such as hosting or data analytics services), administrative, fiduciary and consulting services, or payment services (e.g. Stripe Payments Europe Limited or TWINT AG), as well as services provided by banks, postal services, and similar entities. Information regarding service providers used for our websites can be found in Section 6.2. These service providers may, to the extent necessary, also process personal data on our behalf;
    • Persons associated with you, such as authorised representatives and family members;
    • Offices, authorities and courts, within the scope of our statutory obligations and in connection with proceedings in which we are a party or otherwise involved;
    • Third parties, such as transaction partners in connection with the acquisition or sale of assets by us.

  9. Do we disclose data abroad?

    Recipients of personal data are not located exclusively in Switzerland. This applies in particular to certain service providers, especially IT service providers. These providers and their subcontractors may have locations both within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) as well as in other countries, potentially worldwide.

    We may also transfer personal data to authorities and other persons abroad if we are legally obliged to do so or, for example, in the context of a transaction or legal proceedings (see Section 7).

    Not all of these countries provide an adequate level of data protection. Where data is transferred to countries without an adequate level of protection, we ensure appropriate safeguards by entering into suitable contractual arrangements, in particular the Standard Contractual Clauses of the European Commission, which are available here.

    In certain cases, we may also transfer personal data to recipients in countries without an adequate level of data protection without concluding a specific contract. This applies where a legally regulated exception exists, in particular: where you have consented to the relevant disclosure; where the disclosure is directly related to the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and us or between us and our contractual partner and is in your interest; where the disclosure is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims before a court or another competent foreign authority; where the disclosure is necessary for overriding public interests or for the protection of life or physical integrity of you or a third party; where the data has been made generally accessible by you and you have not expressly objected to its processing; or where the data originates from a register provided for by law that is accessible to the public or to any person who demonstrates a legitimate interest, provided that the legal requirements for inspection are met in the individual case.

  10. How long do we process personal data?

    We process your personal data for as long as it is necessary for the purpose of the processing (in the case of contracts, generally for the duration of the contractual relationship), for as long as we have a legitimate interest in retaining the data (e.g. to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, for archiving purposes and/or to ensure IT security), and for as long as the data is subject to statutory retention obligations (for certain data, a retention period of ten years applies, for example). Once these periods have expired, we delete or anonymize your personal data.

  11. How do we protect your data?

    We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the respective risk to your personal data. However, we cannot guarantee absolute data security; certain residual risks cannot be completely excluded in general.

  12. What rights do you have?

    Under the applicable data protection law, you have certain rights to request a copy of your personal data and/or to influence how we process such data:

    • Right of access:
      You may request confirmation as to whether we process personal data relating to you and, if so, which personal data, as well as further information about our data processing.
    • Right to rectification:
      You may request the correction of inaccurate personal data and the completion of incomplete personal data.
    • Right to erasure and objection:
      You may request the deletion of personal data and object to the processing of your personal data with effect for the future.
    • Right to data portability:
      You may request to receive the personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, insofar as the relevant data processing is based on your consent or is necessary for the performance of a contract.
    • Right to withdrawal of consent:
      Where we process data on the basis of your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal applies only for the future, and we reserve the right to continue processing data on another legal basis in the event of a withdrawal.

    Please note that these rights are subject to statutory requirements and restrictions and therefore may not be available in full in every case. In particular, we may be required to continue processing and storing your personal data in order to fulfil a contract with you, to safeguard our own legitimate interests, such as the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims, or to comply with statutory obligations. To the extent permitted by law, in particular to protect the rights and freedoms of other data subjects and to safeguard legitimate interests, we may therefore refuse a data subject request in whole or in part (e.g. by redacting certain content that affects third parties or our trade secrets).

    If you wish to exercise any of these data subject rights, please feel free to contact us (see Section 2). As a rule, we will need to verify your identity in this context.

    You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC), regarding our processing of your personal data.

  13. Can this privacy policy be amended?

    This privacy policy does not form part of a contract with you. We may amend this privacy policy at any time. The version published on this website is the current version.

Version:
January 2026