Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, and shared when visitors access www.philippekipper.ch (the “Site”).

2. Information Collection

When visiting the Site, certain information is automatically collected about the visitor’s device, including information about the web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies that are installed on the device.

2.1 Contact Form Data

Through WPForms, the following information is collected:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Subject
  • Message content

This information is stored on the hosting server at Hostpoint.ch in Switzerland. The information is retained indefinitely to maintain communication history and provide better service.

2.2 Analytics and Tracking Tools

Google Analytics
Google Analytics 4 is used to understand how visitors use the Site. The information collected includes:

  • Usage data
  • Device information
  • Location data (country/region level)
  • Interaction with site content
  • Session duration
  • Pages visited

Google Analytics may store cookies on the visitor’s device to track site usage. The data collected is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers that may be located outside Switzerland.

Hotjar
Hotjar is utilized to better understand users’ needs and optimize service and experience. Hotjar is a technology service that helps understand users’ experience (e.g., time spent on pages, clicked links, etc.). Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data on users’ behavior and their devices, specifically:

  • Device’s IP address (captured and stored in anonymized form)
  • Device screen size
  • Device type (unique device identifiers)
  • Browser information
  • Geographic location (country only)
  • Preferred language used to display the website

3. Cookies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on the visitor’s device. The Site uses:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics cookies: From Google Analytics and Hotjar
  • Form cookies: From WPForms

Visitors will be informed about cookie usage when accessing the site. According to Swiss law, visitors are informed about the use of cookies, but explicit consent for essential cookies is not required.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Fonts

The Site uses Google Fonts to display custom text styles. When visiting the site, the visitor’s browser loads these fonts directly from Google’s servers, which may log IP addresses and other technical information.

4.2 Google Maps

The site incorporates Google Maps features. When using Google Maps on the website, Google may collect and process data about the use of the maps features.

5. Data Storage and Security

The website is hosted by Hostpoint.ch in Switzerland. Appropriate technical and organizational security measures are implemented to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

6. Visitor Rights

Under Swiss data protection law, visitors have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of their data
  • Object to the use of their data
  • Request data portability

7. Data Retention

The following retention periods apply:

  • Contact form submissions: Retained indefinitely for communication history
  • Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics and Hotjar default retention periods
  • Server logs: Retained according to the hosting provider’s standard practices

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

9. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Philippe Kipper
Ziegelstrasse 15
8038 Zürich
Switzerland

Email:
Phone: +41 79 731 77 84

Last updated

January 2025