Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 18. January 2025
Maurice Willen website is owned by Maurice Willen, which is a data controller of your personal data.
We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we process the information collected by Maurice Willen. It also explains why we collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the Maurice Willen website.
We take care of your personal data and undertake to guarantee its confidentiality and security. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Personal Information We Collect
When you visit Maurice Willen, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”
Moreover, we might collect the personal data you provide to us (including but not limited to Name, Surname, Address, payment information, etc.) during registration or when you fill out forms on our website. This information is used to fulfill agreements, provide services, or communicate with you.
2. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze information about how users interact with our website. This includes data such as your IP address (which is anonymized before storage), browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time spent on each page. Google Analytics helps us understand website traffic and user behavior to improve our services.
Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. For more information about how Google processes data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
By using our website, you consent to the processing of your data by Google Analytics in the manner and for the purposes set out above. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
3. Why Do We Process Your Data?
Our top priority is customer data security. We process only minimal user data, as much as is absolutely necessary to maintain the website and provide our services. Information collected automatically is used to:
Identify potential cases of abuse.
Establish statistical information regarding website usage.
Improve our website and services.
This statistical information is not aggregated in a way that identifies any particular user.
You can visit the website without revealing any information that could identify you as a specific individual. However, if you wish to use certain features, such as receiving our newsletter or contacting us, you may need to provide personal data, such as your email, first name, last name, city of residence, organization, or telephone number. If you choose not to provide this data, you may not be able to use some features of the website.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., for cookies or newsletters).
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill agreements or provide services you request.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, prevent fraud, and ensure security.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
The right to be informed: You have the right to know how your data is collected and used.
The right of access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
The right to rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
The right to erasure: You can request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
The right to data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
The right to object: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling: You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@mauricewillen.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal mechanisms.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic, remember your preferences, and improve our services. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period).
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information about cookies and how to control them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Data collected by Google Analytics is retained for a standard period of 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted. For other data, retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and legal requirements.
9. Information Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
Encryption of sensitive data.
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Disclaimer of Liability
While we take every reasonable precaution to protect your data, we cannot guarantee that your information will always remain secure. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept that:
We are not liable for any unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your data that occurs despite our security measures.
You use our website and provide personal data at your own risk.
14. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland. Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Switzerland.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: contact@mauricewillen.com