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Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy

 

Last updated: 19 November 2025

 

 

1. Introduction

 

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how UNDress / oikos St. Gallen (“we”, “our”, “the Association”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website un-dress.ch.

We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with Swiss data-protection regulations.

 

By using this website, you agree to the terms described below.

 

 

2. Data Controller

 

UNDress / oikos St. Gallen

Dufourstrasse 50, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland

E-mail: management-undress@stgallen.oikos-international.org

 

 

3. Personal Data We Collect

 

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide:

 

 

3.1. Contact Form / Registration Form

 

  • First and last name

  • E-mail address

  • Message or information you choose to provide

 

 

3.2. When You Interact With Us

 

This includes registration for events, sponsorship inquiries, or collaboration requests.

 

 

3.3. Automatically Collected Technical Data

 

Our hosting provider (Infomaniak / Site Creator) may automatically collect minimal technical data such as:

 

  • IP address (anonymised when possible)

  • Browser and device type

  • Basic analytics necessary for site stability and security

 

No tracking or advertising cookies are used without your consent.

 

 

4. Purpose of Data Processing

 

We process your data exclusively in order to:

 

  • respond to your inquiries

  • manage workshop or event registrations

  • coordinate partnerships or sponsorships

  • improve the stability and security of our website

  • provide essential website functions (cookies)

 

We do not use your data for automated marketing or resale.

 

 

5. Legal Basis

 

Our processing is based on:

 

  • your consent (when you use the contact form or accept cookies),

  • our legitimate interest in running a functioning and secure website.

 

 

6. Data Retention

 

We store your data:

 

  • as long as necessary to process your request,

  • until the end of an event or collaboration,

  • or a maximum of 12 months if no follow-up occurs.

 

After this period, your messages are deleted securely.

 

 

7. Sharing of Data

 

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties.

Your information may only be accessed by UNDress team members who need it to respond to you.

 

We may rely on secure service providers (e.g., Infomaniak) solely for:

 

  • hosting

  • security

  • essential site functions

 

These providers comply with Swiss and European data-protection standards.

 

 

8. Data Security

 

We use several measures to protect your data:

 

  • encrypted HTTPS connection

  • secure e-mail infrastructure

  • strong passwords and access limitation within the team

 

While no system is perfect, we take all reasonable precautions to safeguard your information.

 

 

9. Your Rights

 

At any time, you may request:

 

  • access to your personal data

  • correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • deletion of your data

  • restriction of processing

  • opposition to processing

  • a copy (data portability)

 

To exercise your rights, contact us:

📧 management-undress@stgallen.oikos-international.org

 

 

10. Cookie Policy

 

 

10.1. What Are Cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you browse a website. They are used to make websites work, improve performance, or remember your preferences.

 

 

10.2. Types of Cookies Used on un-dress.ch

 

 

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

 

Used for:

 

  • basic site functionality

  • security & session management

  • remembering minimal settings (e.g., language)

 

They do not track your activity and do not require consent.

 

 

Analytics / Performance Cookies

 

Currently not active on the UNDress website.

If introduced in the future, they will require your explicit opt-in.

 

 

Advertising / Tracking Cookies

 

We do not use:

 

  • tracking cookies

  • advertising cookies

  • third-party marketing cookies

 

 

10.3. Cookie Banner

 

A cookie banner is displayed if non-essential cookies are ever introduced. You may always:

 

  • accept all cookies

  • refuse non-essential cookies

  • change your preferences anytime

 

 

11. External Links

 

Our website may contain links to third-party sites.

We are not responsible for their content or their privacy practices.

We recommend reading their own privacy policies.

 

 

12. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect legal or operational changes.

The latest update date is always shown at the top of this page.

 

 

13. Contact

 

For any questions regarding our Privacy or Cookie Policy:

📧 management-undress@stgallen.oikos-international.org

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