Privacy Statement
Translation Notice: This is an automated translation. The German version is legally binding.
Last updated: 14 June 2025
Quick Summary
Website visitors: We do not track you, run analytics, or collect personal data when you visit our website. Only the technical minimum (like your IP address) is stored temporarily by our server for security reasons.
Login/users: If you log in to our services (on a separate subdomain), we store your name and email for authentication. Cookies are used to keep you logged in.
No advertising, no sharing: We do not share your data with third parties unless required or agreed with you.
Your rights: You can contact us any time to ask what data we have about you, or to request deletion.
1. Who We Are
effektiv GmbH Switzerland
Contact: Michael Baumann, info@effektiv.ch
2. Privacy for Website Visitors
What data is collected? Only technical data your browser sends automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, and the time of your request. This data is stored temporarily in our server logs to ensure the website runs smoothly and securely.
What is not collected? No analytics, tracking, marketing, or profiling tools are used. No cookies are set for regular website visitors. We do not store, sell, or otherwise process any personal data about you when you just visit our website.
Why is this data collected? For technical operation and security (e.g., detecting misuse or attacks).
Legal basis (Swiss law): Art. 6 FADP: Data processing is necessary for the proper operation and security of our website.
3. Privacy for Authenticated Users (Login Area)
If you use our services that require login (usually on a separate subdomain), the following applies:
What data is collected?
- Your email address and name (provided by you on registration or invitation)
- Cookies are used to manage your login session and keep you authenticated
- Technical logs (e.g., IP address, time of login) for security and troubleshooting
How is data stored? User data (email, name) is securely stored in our self-hosted Supabase instance. Data may also be processed or stored on servers provided by Hetzner (Germany) and Microsoft (email and files), in compliance with their respective data protection policies.
Why is this data collected? To create and manage your user account, provide secure access, and operate the service you signed up for.
Who can access your data? Only authorized staff of effektiv GmbH, and only as necessary to operate the service. We do not share data with third parties unless required by law or agreed with you (e.g., if you request a particular cloud or GPU provider).
How long is data kept? As long as you have an active account or as agreed with you. You can request deletion of your data at any time (see below).
4. Data Transfers and Third Parties
Server Hosting: Our servers are hosted by Hetzner in Germany (EU), and Microsoft (for email and, if agreed, file storage). These providers may process data in the EU or, in rare cases, other locations in line with their privacy policies.
No Data Selling/Sharing: We do not sell or share your data for marketing or any other purpose.
5. Your Rights
Under Swiss law, you have the right to:
- Obtain information about what data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent (if any was given) at any time
Just contact Michael Baumann at info@effektiv.ch for any privacy-related request.
6. Changes
We may update this privacy statement as our services evolve or as laws change. We will post updates here and notify users with active accounts of any significant changes.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about privacy at effektiv GmbH, contact:
Michael Baumann
info@effektiv.ch
This privacy statement is designed for transparency and compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP). For any special circumstances or concerns, please contact us directly.