Data Protection Statement Hello Table

 

Last updated: 10/16/2024

 

1) Foreword

Hello Table cares about your privacy. As the data controller, it processes your personal data in accordance with the provisions of the new Federal Data Protection Act (nLPD) and the Ordinance on Data Protection (OPDa), as amended from time to time.

In this Data Protection Statement, we explain how we use the personal data we collect, the purposes and our measures to protect the data.

(1.1) Security and protection of personal data

To ensure maximum protection of the personal data collected, we take strict security measures of both technological and organizational nature. All data is stored in environments protected by advanced security systems, such as firewalls, encryption and limited access controls. We are committed to protecting our users' personal data with the utmost diligence and take all necessary measures to prevent unauthorized access, improper disclosure, or any other misuse of data.

(1.2) Legal basis

The processing of personal data by Hello Table is based on the consent of the data subjects, the need to fulfill legal obligations or our legitimate interests, while fully respecting the rights of the data subjects.

(1.3) What this statement covers

We hereby explain in detail how our organization handles the processing of personal data. The disclosure applies to the following data processing activities:

  • Web site users
  • Sending Newsletters
  • Social Media
  • Email and phone inquiries
  • Participation in events
  • Donations
  • Volunteers-and

(1.4) Contact data holder

Hi Table, V. Massagno 32, CH-6900 Lugano

Tel. +41919210985

 

2) Web service users

The service providers on which we rely use cookies. Before cookies are installed on the device you are using, our cookie policy will be displayed, requesting your consent to set such cookies.

By giving your consent to the placement of cookies, you enable us to provide you with the best experience and service possible. If you wish, you can deny your consent to the placement of cookies; however, some features of this website may not work fully or as intended.

When you access our organization's web page, browsing information-IP address, device type, operating system, browser used, preferred language, date and time of access, pages visited, and time spent on the site-is automatically sent to web hosting provider Ionos' servers in the United States and Germany by the visitor's device browser. These are processed and stored in a log file. You can see more information about the type, extent and purpose of data processing by Ionos by visiting the following pages: https://www.ionos.com/cookies, https://cloud.ionos.com/

If you view our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary to show you our website and to ensure stability and security:

  • IP address
  • Date and time of request
  • Time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
  • Content of the request (specific page)
  • Access Status/HTTP Status Code
  • Amount of data transferred in each case

Personal data are processed by the web hosting service to provide the organization's website to the visitor on his or her browser, as well as to be able to analyze any technical errors in order to increase the security of the information.

 

3) Newsletter subscription

Users can sign up for our free newsletter to receive information, updates and content related to the activities of Hi Table. By subscribing to the newsletter, the data provided in the registration form are transmitted to Hello Table To process data for this specific purpose. No data other than those required for sending the newsletter are stored.

You consent to the processing of your data for the purpose of sending the newsletter, referring to this data protection statement.

To manage the newsletter, we use Intuit Mailchimp, a service of a US company. For this purpose,c user data may be transferred and processed outside Switzerland. You can see more information about the type, extent and purpose of data processing by Mailchimp by visiting the following pages:

You have the right to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. To do so, you may use the link provided in the newsletter or notify us by e-mail.

 

4) Use of external links and social media plugins

Our site may contain links to external websites or social media plugins (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). Please be advised that. Hello Table is not responsible for the data protection policies or content of such external sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies when you visit these sites.

5) Email and phone inquiries

If you contact us through an e-mail, we may collect your name, e-mail address, and any other information you choose to provide.

The data you provide through contact requests will be retained by us until they are no longer useful for our work and will be deleted, or you choose to request their deletion, revoke your consent to their retention, or until the initial purpose of the data collection is no longer valid (e.g., after the completion of the processing of your request).

If you contact us and we obtain your personal information from your e-mail, we may use it as follows:

  • to respond to your e-mail and
  • To respond to any other requests you submit to us.

6) Registration and participation in events organized by Ciao Table.

Participation in the event requires the entry and registration of personal data such as: full name, e-mail address, organization, telephone number and physical address. Upon registration, the data entered in the form are transmitted to Hi Table.

The data collected during registration and payment are not passed on to third parties and are kept as long as the purposes related to the management of the event respectively accounting management of the company require it.

Any photographs and/or films in connection with the events may be used and published by Hello Table and its affiliates, both internally and externally, for public relations purposes (printed material as well as online content) and may be distributed to third parties, the media in general, and press offices.

Those who do not wish to appear on photographs or footage of the event are required to request this in writing to ciaotable@protonmail.com within five days prior to the event. Should the registration be received within five days prior to the event, the organizers cannot ensure that this measure will be respected and implemented.

7) Donations

When you make a donation, the personal information you provide will be treated with the utmost care and confidentiality in accordance with current data protection regulations. This includes, your name, e-mail address, physical address and transaction details. Your information will only be used to manage the donation and communicate with you in connection with our activities. We do not disclose, sell or share your information with third parties your explicit consent, unless required by law or for internal administrative purposes.

 

8) Volunteers-and

As volunteers of Hello Table, we appreciate your commitment and are committed to protecting your privacy and the personal data you share with us. The personal data you provide to us, such as your name, e-mail address, and phone number, are processed in full compliance with data protection regulations. This data is used to keep you informed about the organization's activities, invite you to events, and for the administrative management of your association. We ensure that your information is not shared with third parties without your consent, except as required by law or for internal needs.

9) Our rights

If the processing of personal data is based on consent, you have the right to revoke it at any time. Revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing based on consent prior to its revocation. You have the right to receive information about your stored data at any time or to request deletion of your data for the future. Data that we are obliged to retain for legal reasons cannot be deleted immediately.

As a data subject, you have the following rights under the nLPD:

  • The right to be informed about our collection and use of personal data;
  • The right of access to personal data in our possession;
  • The right to rectification if the personal data we hold are inaccurate or incomplete;
  • The right to be forgotten, i.e., the right to request the deletion of personal data in our possession, unless there is a legal basis for retaining the data or there is a legal obligation to do so;
  • The right to restrict (i.e., prevent) the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances unless there is an overriding legitimate interest or legal obligation;
  • The right to delivery or transmission of personal data to third parties;

 

If you have a complaint about our use of your personal information, please contact us using the details provided and we will do our best to resolve the problem. We are committed to responding to your requests promptly and transparently.

 

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