Privacy Policy - Anku.ch

1. Contact Address

Responsible for data processing
Anku GmbH
Owner: Nicolas Petit-Barreau
Forchwaldstrasse 21
6318 Walchwil, Switzerland
nico@anku.ch
+41 76 504 61 47
UID: CHE-123.456.789
VAT No.: CHE-303.662.050 TVA

In certain cases, other parties (for example, external service providers such as Squarespace or newsletter platforms) may act as joint controllers in accordance with applicable data protection law.

2. Applicable Law and Legal Basis

We process personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (DPA) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The legal bases for processing include:

Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), such as maintaining a secure, user-friendly and reliable website
Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), especially for newsletters, contact forms, and cookies

3. Purpose and Scope of Data Processing

We process only the personal data necessary to:

Operate and improve our website (Anku.ch)
Respond to contact requests
Manage newsletter subscriptions
Embed and display third-party content (e.g. Google Maps, YouTube, Instagram)
Ensure security and prevent misuse

We retain data only as long as necessary for these purposes or as required by law. After that, data is deleted or anonymized.

4. Contact and Communication

When you contact us (e.g. via the contact form or by email), we process your information (such as name, email address and message content) to respond to your inquiry.
We may store this correspondence securely for reference or follow-up purposes.

5. Newsletter

You can subscribe to our newsletter to receive occasional updates about our work.

We use the double opt-in procedure: you will receive a confirmation email to verify your subscription.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each newsletter or by contacting us directly.

Your email address and subscription data are stored and processed only for sending newsletters and are not shared with third parties without your consent.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to make our website user-friendly and secure.

Cookies may be temporary (session cookies) or persistent. You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly without them.

We also use cookies set by third parties (e.g. Squarespace analytics, embedded media).
If required by law, we request your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies.

7. Hosting and Infrastructure

Our website is hosted by Squarespace Ireland Limited (Ireland).
Squarespace processes data such as IP addresses, browser information, and usage statistics to operate and secure the site.
Squarespace Privacy Policy

8. Third-Party Services

To display media and provide interactive content, our website uses third-party integrations. These may process personal data (such as IP addresses or cookies) when you interact with them.

Google Maps

Provider: Google Ireland Limited (Ireland) / Google LLC (USA)
Used to display interactive maps.
Google Privacy Policy

YouTube

Provider: Google Ireland Limited (Ireland) / Google LLC (USA)
Used to embed videos on the website.
Google Privacy Policy

Instagram

Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland)
Used to display embedded posts and enable sharing.
Instagram Privacy Center

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss or destruction.
All data transmitted to and from our website is encrypted (SSL / TLS).

However, no online transmission or storage system can guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be processed in Switzerland, the European Economic Area (EEA), or, in limited cases, in other countries where our service providers (e.g. Squarespace, Google, Meta) operate.
If such transfers occur, they are subject to adequate safeguards under Swiss or EU law.

11. Rights of Data Subjects

You have the right to:

Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time (for example, unsubscribe from the newsletter)
Request data portability (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact: nico@anku.ch

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or another competent authority.