Privacy Policy
Updated on November 26, 2024

Echino SA, headquartered at Rue de la Gare 4 – 2034 Peseux, informs the users of the website www.echino.com, as well as its clients, of the data processing activities it carries out as the data controller through this privacy policy. By having an effect in Switzerland, Echino SA complies with the Federal Data Protection Act of September 25, 2020.

1. Scope of Application

This privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as "Policy") applies regardless of the means or medium used to access our website and outlines the conditions under which, during your navigation, we collect, use, and store information about you, as well as the choices you have regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this information. It also applies to all the services we provide as part of our activities.
By accessing this website or entering into a contract with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the terms of this Policy.

2. Definitions

Personal Data: Any information concerning an identified or identifiable natural person.
Processing: Any operation related to personal data, regardless of the means and procedures used, including collection, recording, storage, use, modification, communication, archiving, erasure, or destruction of data.
Data Controller: The private person or federal body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
Processor: The private person or federal body who processes personal data on behalf of the data controller.
Data Breach: A breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to personal data.

3. When You Browse Our Website

3.1 Data Collected

3.1.1 Browsing Data

During your browsing on our website, we may collect the following information about you:
• Your IP address
• The date and time of your visit
• The browser used
• The brand of the device you use to connect.

3.1.2 Contact Data

Additionally, when you make a contact request, we collect, with your consent, the following information:
• Your first and last name
• Your email address
• Your phone number

3.1.3 Data from a Social Network

When you allow a third-party social network (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) to share with us, we may receive any data that you share publicly on that social network and the data that is part of your profile. This may include basic data related to your account (e.g., name, email address, gender, date of birth, city of residence, profile picture, user ID, friend list, etc.) and any other information or activity that you allow the third-party social network to share. For more information on how we receive data about you from third-party social networks or to stop sharing your data on these networks, please refer to the terms of use of these networks.

3.2 Purposes of Data Use

As the data controller for the personal data we collect on our website, this section outlines the purposes for which we process your data. Not all purposes apply to all users.

3.2.1 Provision of Services

We use your contact data to respond to your requests for contact or newsletter subscription.

3.2.2 Marketing

We use your data to send you information about our services and promotional offers, invite you to participate in surveys, or develop a closer relationship with you.

3.2.3 Personalization

We use your data to analyze your preferences and habits, personalize your experience on our website, and optimize our website for you and your computer. This also allows us to offer content that better matches your interests.

3.2.4 Pursuit of Legitimate Interests

Your data may also be used to pursue our legitimate interests, which include monitoring the use of our website and studying any complaints we may receive from you or third parties.

3.3 Cookies

When you visit our website, data may be stored in your browser or retrieved from it, usually in the form of cookies. This information may concern you, your preferences, or your device, and is mainly used to ensure that the website functions properly. We inform you that by browsing our website, the following types of cookies are used:

3.3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the functioning of the website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you have taken, such as logging in or filling out forms. You can configure your browser to block or alert you about the existence of these cookies, but some parts of the website may be affected.

3.3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to determine the number of visits and traffic sources, in order to measure and improve the performance of our website. They also help us identify the most and least visited pages and evaluate how visitors navigate the website.

4. When You Are a Client of Echino SA

4.1 Data Collected

4.1.1 Identification Data

When you contract with us, we collect information that allows us to identify you, such as:
• Your first and last name
• Your postal address
• Your email address

4.1.2 Financial Data

We may also collect financial information about you, such as:
• Your banking details

5. Categories of Recipients

5.1 Subcontracting

When we engage subcontractors, we ensure that they implement security measures that are at least equivalent to those we use to ensure the security of personal data processed.

5.2 Transfer to Third Parties

We may transfer your data to third parties if required by law or at the request of a judicial or administrative authority, to protect our rights or interests.

6. Security and Confidentiality of Data

Websites: For the websites you visit, Echino SA uses encrypted data communication based on the TLS protocol, with the highest encryption level supported by your browser. You can recognize encrypted pages by the lock or key symbol in the browser's address bar.
General Data Processing: Echino SA applies technical and organizational security measures to protect processed data from accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or total loss, destruction, and unauthorized access. These measures meet the current state of the art.

7. International Communications

These international communications are governed by one of the guarantees provided under Art. 16(2) of the nLPD, ensuring the security of your personal data.
However, in the case of transfer to third parties in countries that do not ensure an adequate level of data protection, we will take appropriate protective measures, such as the signing of standard contractual clauses.

8. Contact Person

If you have any questions about data processing or believe your rights are not being respected, please contact us.

9. Updates

This Policy may be modified due to legal, operational, and strategic developments. Any updates will be available on this same page. Please check it regularly.