Privacy policy

The purpose of this policy is to inform users of the DPPC website about how we collect and process their personal data when browsing and using the site.

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural or legal person. This includes elements such as name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number, state of health or online behavior.

Usage data is data that may be collected automatically when using the website.

The data subject refers to any natural person who is the subject of personal data.

The user refers to the person who uses the website. This term corresponds to the person concerned, the one targeted by the collection of personal data.

Cookies are small data sets stored on the user's computer, or more precisely, small text files that are saved on the hard disk and deliver specific information depending on their function. When surfing the web or using mobile applications, Internet users are increasingly tracked by various players who analyze their browsing, movements, consultation and consumption habits, in order to offer them targeted advertising or personalized services. This tracking is carried out using a variety of technical tools, known as trackers, which include cookies.

The data controller is a person who determines (alone or with others) for what purpose and in what way personal data is or is to be used. For dppc.online, the data controller is :

DPPC
P.O. Box 292
1701 Fribourg

Data protection queries should be sent to the following e-mail address: info@dppc.online.

DPPC uses as little information as possible. If data is collected, it is to optimize the functioning of the site and/or for the smooth running of operations as well as for marketing purposes.

As a matter of principle, personal data is not passed on to third parties, unless there is a legal obligation to do so.

When loading and consulting the dppc.online website, without transmitting any additional information, only the data that the browser automatically transmits is collected. The following information is technically required to display the site and guarantee its stability and security:

• IP address
• Date and time of visit
• Time zone difference with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• Access status / http status code
• Browser
• Operating system and interface
• Browser language and version
• Site page(s) visited
• Time and date of visit to these pages
• Individual device ID and other diagnostic information

DPPC also collects personal information that the user provides in particular when creating an account, purchasing a product on the site, browsing the site and consulting products. 

In addition, cookies are stored on the user's computer. However, these cookies cannot execute programs or transmit viruses. They are used to improve the user's use of the site.

The dppc.online website uses different types of cookies, which are differentiated according to the length of time they are stored:

Firstly, there are transitory cookies, which are automatically deleted when users exit their browser. Session cookies store an identifier that enables the user's computer to be recognized on subsequent visits to the same site.

These are followed by permanent cookies, which are deleted after a specified period, depending on the type of cookie. These can be deleted in the security settings of the user's browser. If the user does not delete the cookies, they may be stored for up to two years on his or her computer or mobile terminal, and are automatically deactivated on expiry of the set period.

Users must be able to ask their browser to reject all cookies, or to warn them when a cookie is being sent. At any time, the user can manually delete cookies that have already been activated from the browser. For information on this and the list of cookies used, please consult your browser's help section.

However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use or read the website. The purpose of cookies is as follows:

Necessary cookies: necessary cookies help make the website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Statistical cookies: help website owners understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Security cookies: security cookies are collected for security reasons.

DPPC will only retain personal data for as long as is necessary for the purposes specified on this page. Personal data will be stored and used to the extent necessary to comply with legal obligations, to resolve disputes.

Data will be stored exclusively in Switzerland in a secure manner with no unauthorized access to the entity hosting the site.

Right of access / right to information on data processing

Right to rectification and deletion of data

Right to object to data processing

Right to revoke consent where consent is required for the processing of personal data (e.g. when subscribing to the newsletter).

The user is offered the possibility of subscribing to a newsletter. By entering his/her e-mail address in the "Newsletter" form field provided for this purpose and clicking on "Send", the user agrees to receive the newsletter from DPPC. The user then receives a confirmation e-mail to verify his/her consent (double opt-in process). The user may unsubscribe to the newsletter at any time and free of charge by clicking on the appropriate link at the bottom of each edition he receives.

Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc (hereinafter referred to as "Google") that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the collected data to monitor and control the use of the website. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the information collected to contextualize and personalize ads on its own advertising network.

Users can opt out of the service activity provided to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out add-on. This add-on prevents Java Script (GA.JS, Analytics.JS and DC.JS) from transmitting information on visitor activity to Google Analytics.

For further information on Google's privacy practices, the user may consult the Google website at the following address

https://policies.google.com/privacy

If the user does not unsubscribe, the information gathered through cookies about the use of the site will be transmitted to the server located in the United States of America and stored there. The user's IP address will be anonymized within Switzerland prior to transmission to the USA, using the "anonymmails_ip" function. This function removes any reference to individuals from the IP addresses collected. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity for website operators.

The processing of personal data as described above is based on the site operator's legitimate interest in compiling statistics on the consultation and use of its website and in adapting it to demand.

By accessing the dppc.online website, the user agrees to the following terms of use (otherwise, the user is asked not to continue browsing):

DPPC makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, precision or completeness of the information contained on the dppc.online website. The information and opinions contained on the website may be changed at any time without prior notice to users.

DPPC, its representatives and agents expressly disclaim any liability related to or resulting from the use of all or part of the content of the dppc.online website.

The entire content of the website may not be copied, reproduced, distributed or transmitted to third parties at any time, in whole or in part.

Use of this website is governed by Swiss law.

The place of jurisdiction is Fribourg.

The operator of dppc.online reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be communicated by posting a new privacy policy on this page. The operator encourages the user to periodically check this privacy policy and disclaimer for changes. Changes to this policy will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.