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Privacy Policy

 

1. Who we are

This website is operated by SRN-HN – Swiss Research Network – Healthy Nutrition (“SRN-HN”, “we”, “us”).

Responsible organisation/person: Tamara Bucher, SRN-HN Co-Lead.
Address: Murtenstrasse 10, 3008 Bern (BFH Gesundheit)
Email: tamara.bucher@bfh.ch

SRN-HN is a Swiss network bringing together researchers, professionals and stakeholders working in the field of nutrition research and related areas.

2. What personal data we collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may process the following personal data:

  • name and professional affiliation;

  • email address and other contact details;

  • information you provide when contacting us;

  • information submitted through membership, registration or other online forms;

  • information relating to your participation in SRN-HN activities and events;

  • technical information generated when you visit the website, such as IP address, browser type, device information and information about your use of the website;

  • information collected through cookies and similar technologies, where applicable.

We only collect information that is relevant for the respective purpose.

3. How we collect personal data

We may receive personal data when you:

  • contact us through the website;

  • apply for or request membership of SRN-HN;

  • register for an event or activity;

  • subscribe to communications or updates;

  • otherwise voluntarily provide information to us.

Some technical information may also be collected automatically when you use the website.

4. Why we process personal data

We process personal data for purposes such as:

  • responding to enquiries;

  • managing SRN-HN membership and participation;

  • organising and communicating about events and activities;

  • maintaining and developing the SRN-HN network;

  • communicating relevant information and updates;

  • maintaining the security and functionality of the website;

  • understanding how the website is used and improving its content and functionality, where applicable.

We do not use personal data for purposes incompatible with those for which it was collected.

5. Legal basis

We process personal data in accordance with applicable Swiss data protection law, in particular the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

Depending on the circumstances, processing may be based on the fulfilment of a request or relationship with you, a legitimate interest, your consent, or another legal basis provided by applicable law.

6. Wix and third-party services

This website is hosted and operated using Wix.

Wix may process technical and other personal data on our behalf in connection with providing website hosting, security, functionality and related services. Wix may store or process data in different countries. Information about Wix’s processing of personal data and its Data Processing Agreement is available in Wix’s privacy documentation.

We may also use third-party services, for example for event registration, forms, analytics, embedded content or communication. Where such services process personal data, their own privacy policies may also apply.

The specific third-party services used on this website may change over time.

7. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the operation, security and functionality of the website.

Where applicable, we may also use non-essential cookies or similar technologies for purposes such as analytics or improving the website.

Where consent is legally required, we will request it through an appropriate cookie consent mechanism.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

8. How long we keep personal data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or for as long as required or permitted by applicable legal obligations.

The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose of processing.

9. Disclosure of personal data

We may disclose personal data to service providers that process information on our behalf, such as website hosting, form, event-registration, communication or analytics providers.

We may also disclose information where required by law or where necessary to protect our rights or the security of our website and network.

We do not sell personal data.

10. International data transfers

Some service providers used by the website may process or store data outside Switzerland.

Where personal data are transferred abroad, we take the measures required under applicable data protection law to ensure an appropriate level of protection.

11. Your rights

Subject to the conditions and limitations of applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • request information about whether we process personal data concerning you;

  • request access to your personal data;

  • request correction of inaccurate data;

  • request deletion of personal data where applicable;

  • object to certain processing;

  • request restriction of processing where applicable;

  • request data portability where applicable;

  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights or ask questions about our processing of personal data, please contact:

research.nutrition@bfh.ch

You may also have the right to contact the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) if you believe that your data protection rights have been violated.

12. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.

However, no transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

13. Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to external websites and services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal data.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services or data processing practices change, or when required by applicable law.

The current version published on this page applies.

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Last updated: September 2026

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