Privacy Policy

steppuhn.ch
Version: June 2025
Based on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)

1. Introduction

We are pleased about your interest in our website steppuhn.ch. The protection of your personal data is very important to us. You can generally use this website without providing personal data. However, if you wish to subscribe to our newsletter, contact us via our contact form, or use other services, the processing of personal data may become necessary.

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit steppuhn.ch.

2. Name and Address of the Controller

Controller:
Dennis Steppuhn
Switzerland

Email: dennis@steppuhn.ch
Website: www.steppuhn.ch

3. Data Collection on Our Website

a) General Access Data (Server Log Files)

When you visit our website, your browser automatically transmits the following data to our server:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Host name of the accessing computer
  • Date and time of server request
  • IP address

This data is processed to ensure the smooth operation of the website and to improve our services. These data are not merged with other data sources.

b) Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use cookies to provide a user-friendly experience and for website analytics.

You can configure your browser to reject cookies. Please note that some functionalities of the website may be limited without cookies.

4. Newsletter

You can subscribe to our free newsletter on steppuhn.ch. To do this, we require a valid email address and your consent to receive the newsletter.

We use a double opt-in process: after subscribing, you will receive a confirmation email. Your subscription will only become active once you confirm via this email.

We store your email address and the IP address used during the subscription process, as well as the date and time of subscription, to document your consent and prevent misuse.

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. Every newsletter contains an unsubscribe link. Alternatively, you can contact us at dennis@steppuhn.ch to unsubscribe.

We do not share your newsletter subscription data with third parties.

5. Contact Form

If you contact us via the contact form or by email, we will store and process your message and the contact details you provide (e.g. name, email address) for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

We do not share this data with third parties without your consent.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR: based on your consent (e.g. for newsletter subscription)
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: for the legitimate interest of maintaining website functionality and optimizing our services

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. Despite these measures, please note that Internet-based data transmission can have security gaps.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at dennis@steppuhn.ch.

9. Third-Party Services (if applicable)

Google Analytics / Matomo / others
At the moment, steppuhn.ch does not use Google Analytics or similar external tracking services. Should this change, the privacy policy will be updated accordingly.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect legal or technical changes. The current version will always be available at www.steppuhn.ch.

11. Contact

For any questions regarding this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:

Email: dennis@steppuhn.ch

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