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Privacy Policy

We, the Student Representation BFH (VSI-BFH), take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your personal data will be treated confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws (in particular the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and this privacy policy.

1. Controller

The controller responsible for the processing of data on this website is:

Student Representation BFH (VSI-BFH)
E-Mail: vsi@bfh.ch
Website: www.vsi-bfh.ch

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

a) When visiting the website

When you access our website www.vsi-bfh.ch, the hosting provider Wix.com Ltd. automatically collects certain information in so-called server log files, including:

  • IP address of the requesting device

  • Date and time of access

  • Accessed pages/files

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

These data are technically necessary to display the website, ensure security, and improve user experience. No combination of this data with other sources will take place.

b) Contact via form or email

If you contact us via the contact form or directly by email, the personal data you provide (such as name, email address, and message) will be stored and processed solely for the purpose of handling your request.
Your data will not be shared with third parties.

3. Use of Wix

Our website is hosted on the platform Wix.com Ltd., Nemal St. 40, 6350671 Tel Aviv, Israel.
Wix may store data on servers located in the USA, Israel, and other jurisdictions. Wix is committed to maintaining an adequate level of data protection (including compliance with EU Standard Contractual Clauses).
More information: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies provided by Wix to ensure secure and user-friendly functionality. You can prevent or restrict the storage of cookies in your browser settings.

5. Social Media / External Links

Our website includes links to external platforms (Instagram, Discord, email). Once you click on these links, you leave our website. The respective providers of these platforms are responsible for data processing there.

6. Images and Content

The images used on our website come from:

  • Wix image library

  • License-compliant internet sources

  • Our own photographs

 

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights at any time:

  • Access to the personal data we store about you

  • Rectification of inaccurate data

  • Erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restriction of processing

  • Objection to processing

  • Data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact: vsi@bfh.ch

 

8. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection laws.

 

9. Updates to this Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is effective as of 16.08.2025 and may be updated from time to time.​​​

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