Privacy Policy
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This Privacy Policy governs how mathgen.ch (operated from Lausanne, Switzerland) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you access and use the website at https://www.mathgen.ch.
The policy is based on the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP) and applicable data‑protection standards. Questions regarding this policy or your data rights may be directed to the contact details specified below.
1. Controller and contact information
The controller for the processing of personal data on this website is:
Address: _______________________________
Email: info@mathgen.ch
Phone: ___________________________
2. Types of data collected
The following personal data may be processed:
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Contact data: Name, email address, and any other information provided when you contact us.
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Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, language settings, date and time of access, and pages visited.
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Cookies and tracking data: As described in the “Cookies” section below.
Data is collected only to the extent necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
3. Purpose and legal basis of processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
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Provision and operation of the mathgen.ch website.
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Response to contact requests and user inquiries.
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Analysis of website usage to improve performance and content.
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IT security and protection against abuse or attacks.
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Compliance with legal obligations under Swiss law.
Legal bases include:
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Consent, where required (e.g., for certain cookies).
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Legitimate interests, where those interests are not overridden by your rights.
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Contractual necessity, where processing is required to provide specific services.
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Legal obligations, where processing is required for compliance with law.
4. Methods of collection
Data is collected:
- Directly from you, for example via contact forms or other input fields.
- Automatically through your browser and device during your visit.
- Using cookies and similar technologies, where applicable and permitted.
- Sensitive personal data (such as health information, political opinions, religious beliefs, or biometric data) is not collected, unless expressly and voluntarily provided and justified under applicable law.
5. Cookies and tracking technologies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used for:
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Storage of user preferences (e.g., language).
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Measurement of visits and traffic analysis.
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Security and misuse detection.
Categories of cookies include:
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Essential cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled.
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Analytics cookies: Used to understand how the website is used.
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Optional cookies (e.g., for marketing): Activated only if consent is given.
Cookie settings can be managed via your browser or, where available, via a cookie‑consent mechanism on the site. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.
6. Data sharing and transfers
Personal data may be disclosed:
- Within the organisation, to authorised personnel.
- To third‑party service providers acting as processors (e.g., hosting, analytics, or communication services), bound by contractual obligations to protect data in line with Swiss law.
- To competent authorities, if required by law or to enforce legal rights.
Personal data is not sold to third parties.
If data is transferred outside Switzerland (e.g., to servers in other countries), appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are implemented in accordance with Swiss data‑protection requirements.
7. Data retention
Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
Examples of retention periods:
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Contact‑form data: Typically up to 12 months after the last contact, unless earlier deletion is requested.
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Usage and log data: Typically up to 24 months for security and analytics, unless anonymised sooner.
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Cookie data: For the duration specified by the cookie or until deleted in the browser.
After expiry of the relevant retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Rights of data subjects
Under Swiss data‑protection law, you have the right to:
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Access personal data held about you.
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Request limitation of processing in certain cases.
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Request deletion of your data, where no legal obligation requires retention.
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Object to processing based on legitimate interests, where permitted.
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Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format, where applicable.
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Withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent (e.g., for certain cookies).
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Exercise of these rights is possible by contacting the controller using the details in the “Controller and contact information” section. Requests will be handled within a reasonable time frame as required by law.
9. Security
Technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse, including:
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HTTPS/TLS encryption.
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Access controls and authentication.
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Regular updates and security monitoring.
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No online system can guarantee absolute security; responsibility for password and device security also lies with the user.
10. Amendments to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or technical practices. Updates will be published on this page with a new “Effective date” and “Last updated” notice. Regular review of this policy is recommended.
11. Supervisory authority
If you believe your data‑protection rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) in Switzerland, in addition to contacting the data controller.

