Imprint & Privacy Policy

Susanne Bircher

Feldhofstrasse 56
8706 Meilen

Switzerland

kontakt[at]susan-bircher.ch

Disclaimer

The content of this website is intended solely for general information about the German language teaching services offered by Susan Bircher. The content has been created with great care; however, no guarantee can be given regarding its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. Changes may be made at any time without prior notice.

Use of this website is at your own risk. Communication via email is unencrypted. Please note that such communications are neither secure nor confidential for technical reasons.

Privacy Policy

Protecting your personal data is important to us. We treat your data confidentially and in accordance with Swiss data protection legislation (revDSG).

1. Data Controller

The party responsible for data processing on this website is:

Susanne Bircher

Feldhofstrasse 56
8706 Meilen

Schweiz

E-Mail: kontakt[at]susan-bircher.ch

2. Collection and Purpose of Personal Data

As a rule, we do not collect any personal data when you visit our website, except in the following cases:

  • You actively contact us (e.g. via email or contact form).

  • You visit our website, during which certain technical data is automatically stored by the hosting provider (see below).

  • You use third-party features such as social media buttons or analytics tools.

Wir verwenden Ihre Daten ausschliesslich zur Bearbeitung Ihrer Anfrage oder zur Verbesserung des Webangebots.

3. Access Data / Log Files

When accessing this website, our hosting provider stores the following data in so-called server log files:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Accessed pages/files

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system used

  • Referrer URL (if transmitted)

This data is used solely for technical monitoring, security, and anonymous statistical evaluation. No personal analysis takes place.

4. Use of Cookies

This website does not use cookies for user tracking by default. Should cookies or comparable technologies be used in the future (e.g. for booking tools, analytics, or embedded content), you will be informed when visiting the website and may actively consent to or decline their use.

5. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

We do not share your data with third parties unless this is legally required or necessary to process your inquiry. Our website is hosted by a Swiss hosting provider that complies with applicable data protection requirements.

6. Data Retention Period

Personal data that you voluntarily provide to us (e.g. via email) will only be stored for as long as necessary to process your inquiry or as required by legal retention obligations.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Right to information about the personal data being processed

  • Right to correction of inaccurate data

  • Right to deletion of your data, provided no legal retention obligation exists

  • Right to restriction of or objection to data processing

  • Right to data portability

To exercise these rights, simply send an informal request by email to: kontakt[at]susan-bircher.ch

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our website is hosted by a provider that maintains high security standards.

9. Changes

This privacy policy may be amended at any time, particularly in response to new legal requirements or changes to the website offering. The current version is always available directly on this website.

10. Use of Analytics and Third-Party Tools

Squarespace Analytics
This website uses Squarespace Analytics, an integrated analytics tool provided by the website provider Squarespace Inc., New York, USA. The following data may be collected:

  • Information about website usage (e.g. visited pages, duration of stay)

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type (desktop/mobile)

  • Approximate location data (based on IP address)

This data is evaluated anonymously and used exclusively to improve the website offering. No assignment to specific individuals takes place. Data may be processed on servers in the USA. Further information can be found in Squarespace’s privacy policy.

Data processing is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 31 para. 1 revDSG.

11. Integration of Social Media (Instagram & LinkedIn)

Our website may contain links to or embedded content from Instagram and LinkedIn. When you click on or interact with one of these buttons, data (e.g. your IP address or visit information) is transmitted directly to the servers of the respective providers. These providers may set cookies or activate tracking functions — even if you are not logged into these services.

We have no influence over the nature, scope, or purpose of data processing by these providers. Please refer to their respective privacy policies..

Status: May 2026