Privacy Policy (EU GDPR & Swiss FADP / revDSG)
Last updated: August 2026
1. Data Controller Details
The Data Controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:
Name: Valentina Chigliaro
Professional Role: Psychologist
Location: Zurich & Thalwil, Switzerland
Email: info@valentinachigliaro.com
Website: www.valentinachigliaro.com
2. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process only the personal data necessary to provide our information and contact services:
- Contact Form Inputs: Name, email address, and message content submitted voluntarily.
- System Server Logs: IP addresses, browser parameters, date and time of access collected automatically by Vercel Inc. hosting for service stability and security.
- Anonymized Analytics Data (with consent): Aggregated site usage statistics via Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
- Third-Party Embedded Services: Google Maps and OneDoc widgets, which load only after explicit user consent or interaction.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (EU GDPR & Swiss FADP)
We process your personal data in full compliance with both the Swiss revised Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP / revDSG) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - Regulation EU 2016/679):
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR & Art. 6 FADP): For optional analytics cookies (GA4) and contact form submission.
- Contractual or Pre-contractual Measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): For responding to inquiries and appointment booking requests.
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): To ensure IT security, system integrity, and protection against malicious traffic.
4. International Data Transfers (EU / USA / Switzerland)
Data is primarily stored and processed in Switzerland and EU/EEA member states. Certain technical providers (such as Vercel Inc. and Google LLC) maintain infrastructure in the United States.
These transfers are safeguarded under the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and European Commission / FADP-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
5. User Rights
Under EU GDPR and Swiss FADP regulations, you hold the following rights:
- Right of Access: Obtain confirmation whether your personal data is processed and request a copy.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data when no longer required.
- Right to Revoke Consent: You can revoke your cookie consent at any time using the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link in the footer.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC / EDÖB) or your local EU Data Protection Authority.