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Privacy Policy (GDPR)

 
1) Controller

Niels Oberson Photography (Niels Oberson)
Papillonallee 3a, 3172 Niederwangen, Switzerland
Email: hello@niels-oberson.ch
Website: https://www.niels-oberson.ch

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2) What Data We Process & Why

We process personal data only as necessary for the following purposes:

  • Website operation & security (server logs, abuse prevention)

  • Communication (contact form, email inquiries)

  • Marketing & performance measurement (analytics, conversion tracking, ads)

  • Embedded content (e.g., video players, maps)

  • Newsletter (if you subscribe)

  • Online shop / order handling (if applicable)

 
3) Legal Bases (GDPR Art. 6)

Depending on the context, processing is based on:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – e.g., newsletter, non-essential cookies (where required)

  • Contract / pre-contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) – e.g., requests, orders

  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) – e.g., accounting retention

  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) – e.g., website security, basic analytics, improving services

 
4) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure website functionality and, depending on your choices, to measure performance and marketing effectiveness. You can control cookies via your browser settings and (where implemented) the cookie banner.

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5) Analytics & Advertising

We may use tools such as:

  • Google Analytics (website usage analysis; IP anonymization may be enabled where available)

  • Google Ads (conversion tracking, performance measurement)

  • Remarketing (to show relevant ads)

These tools may set cookies or use similar identifiers. You can manage ad personalization in your Google settings and opt out of interest-based advertising via industry opt-out pages.

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6) Embedded Third-Party Content

If we embed services such as YouTube/Vimeo, Google Maps, or social media features, these providers may process data (including IP address and device information) when you load the embedded content.

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7) Contact Forms & Email

When you contact us, we process the data you provide (e.g., name, email address, message) to handle your request and follow-up questions.

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8) Newsletter (Mailchimp)

If you subscribe to the newsletter, we process your email address (and any optional data you provide) to send updates. The newsletter is typically sent via Mailchimp (Rocket Science Group LLC, USA). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email.

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9) Recipients & Processors

We may share personal data with trusted service providers (processors) only to the extent necessary, such as:

  • Hosting and IT providers

  • Analytics/advertising providers

  • Newsletter provider (Mailchimp)

  • Payment and shipping providers (if shop/order features are used)

 
10) International Data Transfers

Some providers (e.g., Google, Meta, Mailchimp) may process data in the USA or other countries outside the EEA/UK/Switzerland. Where required, transfers are safeguarded using appropriate mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and additional safeguards.

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11) Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes, and longer where legally required (e.g., accounting retention). Inquiries are typically retained as long as needed to resolve the request and for reasonable follow-up.

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12) Your Rights (GDPR)

Depending on applicability, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Rectification

  • Erasure

  • Restriction of processing

  • Data portability

  • Object to processing (especially based on legitimate interests)

  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)

To exercise your rights, contact: hello@niels-oberson.ch

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13) Right to Lodge a Complaint

If the GDPR applies, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU/EEA (typically in your place of residence or work).

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14) Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. The current version published on our website applies.

Last updated: 16 February 2026

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