Datenschutzerklärung / Privacy Policy

Data Protection Overview

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data when using our KiTa Directory Switzerland website.

Data Collection

Information We Collect

• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, search terms, and interaction patterns.
• Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system for security and optimization purposes.
• Local Storage: Search preferences and filters are stored locally on your device to improve your experience.

Information We Don't Collect

• Personal identification information (name, address, phone number)
• Email addresses (unless you contact us directly)
• Financial information
• Location data beyond general geographic region

How We Use Your Data

• To provide and maintain our directory service
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
• To ensure website security and prevent abuse
• To respond to your inquiries when you contact us

Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal cookies and local storage to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your search filters and settings
• Local Storage: Cache search results for offline access

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information for research or improvement purposes.

Service Providers

• Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery
• Supabase: Database services and data storage

These providers are bound by strict data protection agreements and only process data as necessary to provide their services.

Your Rights

Under Swiss data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right to information about data processing
• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to deletion of your data
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@kita-directory.ch.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure database storage
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Usage data is typically retained for 12 months, while technical logs are kept for 30 days for security purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.