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1. Who we are

Our website address is: https://ccist.net.

At C.C.I.S.T. — the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Switzerland-Turkiye — we take your privacy seriously. As a Swiss-based organization, we comply with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and align with the principles of the GDPR to ensure your personal data is handled with the utmost care, transparency, and security.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, register for events, subscribe to our newsletter, or become a member.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data when you interact with C.C.I.S.T.:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title
  • Event Registration Data: Event attendance, dietary preferences, special requests
  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address, language preference, subscription date
  • Website Usage: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies — see Section 5)
  • Member Data: Business sector, country of operation, membership type, payment details (if applicable)

We only collect data that is necessary for the service you request, and we never sell your data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for:

  • Service Delivery: To register you for events, send newsletters, and provide member benefits
  • Communication: To inform you about C.C.I.S.T. activities, updates, and opportunities
  • Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our services (anonymized where possible)
  • Legal Compliance: To fulfill our obligations under Swiss law and contract terms

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling, unless explicitly consented.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (FADP & GDPR Compliance)

Under Swiss FADP and GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter subscription, event registration)
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., membership, event participation)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g., improving our services, fraud prevention)
  • Legal obligation (e.g., tax or reporting requirements)

You can withdraw consent at any time — see Section 8.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences (language, login status)
  • Analyze website traffic (via Google Analytics — anonymized IP)
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functions.

Third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, social media plugins) are used only with your consent.

6. Data Sharing & Transfers

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. We may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, email, CRM, and event management platforms — all under strict data processing agreements
  • Government Authorities: Only if required by Swiss law
  • International Transfers: If data is transferred outside Switzerland, we ensure adequate protection (e.g., EU-Swiss adequacy decision, standard contractual clauses)

All transfers comply with Swiss FADP Article 6 and GDPR Chapter V.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
  • Event Participants: For 2 years (for legal and administrative purposes)
  • Members: For the duration of membership + 2 years after termination
  • Website Analytics: Anonymized and aggregated — no personal data retained

You can request deletion at any time — see Section 8.

8. Your Rights (Under FADP & GDPR)

As a data subject, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability (if technically feasible)
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@ccist.net

9. Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption (HTTPS, SSL/TLS)
  • Access controls and staff training
  • Regular security audits
  • Data stored in Swiss data centers — no third-country storage without safeguards

Despite our efforts, no method is 100% secure — we recommend you also protect your account with strong passwords.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Last Updated: February 25, 2026

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights:

📧 Email: info@ccist.net
📍 Address: 15, Rue du Jeu-de-l’Arc 1207 Geneva, Switzerland
🌐 Website: https://ccist.net/

You may also contact the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC):
📞 +41 58 462 43 95
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