1. Introduction
We are pleased about your interest in our website and our offerings on health topics and products. Protecting your personal data is a high priority for us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, process, and use your personal data when you use our website, in compliance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).
2. Data Controller
Tobias Sebastian Pahlen (Based in Switzerland)
Email: info@solarhealth.org
3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data and the Purpose of their Use
a) When visiting the website
When you visit our website, the browser on your device automatically sends information to the server hosting our website. This information is temporarily stored in a log file. The following information is collected without your intervention and stored until automated deletion:
- IP address of the requesting computer,
- Date and time of access,
- Name and URL of the retrieved file,
- Website from which the access originated (referrer URL),
- Browser used, and possibly the operating system of your computer and the name of your access provider.
The data listed above is processed for the following purposes:
- Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
- Ensuring the convenience of website use,
- Evaluating system security and stability, and
- Other administrative purposes.
The legal basis for processing this data is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is based on the purposes listed above.
b) Using our contact form
If you contact us via the contact form, the information you provide, including your contact details, will be stored to process your inquiry and for possible follow-up questions. This data will not be shared without your consent.
The processing of data entered into the contact form is based solely on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw this consent at any time by sending us an informal email.
c) Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we require your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and consent to receive the newsletter. Additional data may be collected on a voluntary basis.
The processing of data entered in the newsletter subscription form is based solely on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time, for example, via the “Unsubscribe” link in the newsletter.
4. Disclosure of Data
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless:
- You have explicitly consented to this (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR),
- The disclosure is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR),
- There is a legal obligation to disclose (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR), or
- It is legally permissible and required for the performance of contractual relationships with you (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small files that your browser automatically creates and that are stored on your device when you visit our site. Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain viruses, trojans, or other malicious software.
The data processed by cookies is necessary for the purposes mentioned to safeguard our legitimate interests and those of third parties pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
6. Rights of the Data Subject
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data processed by us (Article 15 GDPR),
- Request the rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data (Article 16 GDPR),
- Request the erasure of your personal data stored by us (Article 17 GDPR),
- Request the restriction of processing your personal data (Article 18 GDPR),
- Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or request its transfer to another controller (Article 20 GDPR), and
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR).
7. Data Security
We use the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol in conjunction with the highest encryption level supported by your browser to ensure data security during website visits.
8. Updates and Changes to this Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is currently valid as of December 2024. Changes may be necessary to comply with evolving legal, regulatory, or technical developments. In such cases, we will update this document accordingly.