Effective Date: August 2025
Organizer: Sequotech SA, Rue de la Jeunesse 2, 2800 Delémont, Switzerland
Contact: contact@data-community.ch
Data Protection Officer: Hendrik Walter
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data when you register for or participate in the Data Community Conference ("Event"). By registering for a ticket—whether free or paid—you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined in this policy. This policy applies to both Swiss and international attendees. Your data will be processed in accordance with the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Who We Are
The Event is organized by Sequotech SA, a Swiss company located at Rue de la Jeunesse 2, 2800 Delémont. We serve as the data controller for all personal information collected through our registration system and event-related interactions.
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Full name
- Email address
- Company name
- Job title
- Photos or video recordings taken during the event in which you may appear
4. Purpose of Data Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- To register and manage your participation in the Event
- To provide essential communication (e.g., confirmations, updates, and reminders)
- To follow up after the Event (e.g., surveys or access to recordings)
- To share with official sponsors for marketing and networking purposes
- To improve event services through analytics tools
5. Data Sharing with Sponsors and Partners
We may share your name, email address, company, and job title with the official sponsors of the Data Community Conference, some of whom may be based outside Switzerland and the European Union.
- A full list of sponsors is published on our website and displayed at the Event.
- You may opt out of this data sharing at any time by emailing contact@data-community.ch.
- Third parties are contractually bound to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws. For international data transfers, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate interest, to deliver and operate the Event
- Consent by conduct, implied through ticket acquisition (purchased, free via contest, or obtained through commercial invitation)
- Explicit consent, where required, for receiving additional marketing communications (e.g., newsletters)
7. Data Retention
Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or justified by legitimate interests.
8. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and third-party tools to analyze and improve our services:
- Google Analytics – for tracking usage statistics (based on your consent via the cookie banner)
- Microsoft Clarity – for understanding user behavior (based on your consent via the cookie banner)
- RapidMail – for email communication management
- Infomaniak – for event registration and ticketing
You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser settings.
9. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or disclosure. These measures are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure continued compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
10. Your Rights
In accordance with applicable data protection laws—including the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where relevant, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)—you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or update your information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- Object to the processing of your data
We aim to respond to all data access or deletion requests within 30 days.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@data-community.ch.
11. Jurisdiction and Contact
This Privacy Policy is governed by Swiss law, with legal jurisdiction in Delémont, Switzerland.
For any inquiries regarding this policy or your data, please contact: contact@data-community.ch
12. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated at any time without prior notice. The most recent version will always be available on our website. Continued use of our services after changes implies acceptance of the updated terms.