Effective Date: 11.05.2025
Website: victorberthoud.ch
Owner: Victor Berthoud
Address: CHemin de la Cassinette 3, 1018 Lausanne, Switzerland
Contact: info@victorberthoud.ch

01. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our photography and design services.

We process your data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

02. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact Data: name, email address, phone number

• Project Information: details about your request or project (e.g. creative brief, location)

• Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (collected via cookies and analytics)

• Payment Details: only if applicable (processed securely through third-party platforms)

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and consented to (e.g. model releases for identifiable individuals in photos).

03. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to inquiries or provide quotes

• Deliver photography and design services

• Manage contracts and billing

• Improve our website and user experience

• Comply with legal obligations

We will only process your data for purposes you have consented to or that are legally permitted.

04. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and collect basic analytics (e.g. via Google Analytics or similar tools). You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

05. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share data with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g. web hosting, analytics, payment processors)

• Authorities if legally required (e.g. tax or law enforcement bodies)

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

06. Data Storage and Security

We store your data securely using trusted platforms and implement measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Data is typically stored in Switzerland or the EU. If transferred elsewhere, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

07. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct or update inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to certain data processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• File a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)

To exercise your rights, contact us at [your email address].

08. Retention Period

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by law (e.g. accounting requirements).

09. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version is always available on our website.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Victor Berthoud
Chemin de la Cassinette 3
1018 Lausanne, Switzerland
info@victorberthoud.ch