Introduction

This privacy policy applies to the Ball Academy website.

Data protection is a matter of trust, and the basis of our collaboration. The protection of your personal data is a fundamental priority for us. The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform you about how we collect, use, share and protect your personal information. We are committed to respecting your privacy and to implementing the necessary measures to ensure the confidentiality and security of your data.

Our privacy policy has been drawn up in a transparent and accessible manner, with the aim of providing you with a clear understanding of our data protection practices.

We invite you to take the time to read it carefully and to consult it regularly, as it may be updated to reflect developments in our business and changes in legislation. By choosing to use our services, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. If you do not agree with this statement, please do not provide us with your contact information.

If you have any questions or concerns about your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail.

1. Definition of personal data

Personal data is any information which, alone or in combination with other information, identifies a person or makes that person identifiable. Examples include a name, e-mail address or IP address.

2. Collection of information

We only collect the information you choose to send us.

This may include your surname, first name, telephone number and e-mail address, particularly when you make a request by e-mail or via a contact form on our site.

When you subscribe to our newsletter, the data you provide in this context, in particular your e-mail address and your name, may be used for the regular sending of our newsletter, which is carried out either directly by us or by a specialized company (Mailchimp application – read their Privacy Policy). You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the newsletter or by informing us by e-mail.

The pages of this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, sounds, articles, social network sharing buttons, etc.). Embedded content from other sites behaves in the same way as if the visitor were on that other site. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking tools and track your interactions with embedded content if you have a logged-in account on their website. By clicking on a social network button (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), you consent to the necessary data, such as IP address, website navigation, etc., being transmitted to the operator of the relevant social network.

We use Google Analytics from Google LLC to collect data via cookies and similar technologies. This data, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system and pages visited, helps generate reports on site activity. This data helps us to understand visitor behavior, improve the site, and optimize our marketing efforts for a better user experience. The data collected is anonymous and aggregated, containing no personally identifiable information transmitted to Google (Read their privacy policy). Such information on the use of this website may be transmitted to servers abroad and stored there. By continuing to use our website, you agree to this transfer of data.

We use a cookie, see point 6, (saving the consent required by the Data Protection Act DPA) which remembers your settings regarding your privacy preferences.

3. Use of information

We collect your data to personalize your experience on our site and beyond, by providing you with informational and promotional content relating to our business.

We also do this to improve the user experience and operation of our website.

4. Disclosure to third parties

We do not sell, trade or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties.

5. Protection of information

We implement a variety of security measures to preserve the safety of your personal information. We use state-of-the-art encryption (SSL/https certificate) to protect sensitive information transmitted online. We also protect your information offline. The computers and servers used to store personal information are kept in a secure environment. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and, consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.

This site uses an iThemes Security extension to provide maximum protection against external attacks. More information about this extension below:

• Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie that facilitates compatibility with other login methods. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one hour.
• Visitors’ IP addresses, logged-in user IDs and login attempt identifiers are recorded conditionally to check for malicious activity and protect the site against specific types of attack. Examples of login conditions: login attempts, logout requests, suspicious URL requests, site content modifications and password updates. This information is kept for 60 days.
• This site is scanned for malware and vulnerabilities by iThemes site analysis. We do not collect any personal data during the scan, however public personal information (such as comments) will be processed.
• Security logs are kept for 60 days.
• This site is part of a network of sites that protect against brute-force attacks. To activate this protection, the IP address of visitors attempting to connect to the site is shared with a service provided by ithemes.com. To learn more about privacy, please consult the iThemes privacy policy.

Our site is hosted by Kreativ Media GmbH in Zurich, Switzerland.

6. Use of cookies

A cookie is a small data file downloaded to your device when you visit a website. It is then sent back to the original website on each subsequent visit, or to another website capable of recognizing it.

Cookies help us to recognize your device. They improve access to a site and identify regular visitors. They improve the user experience by tracking and targeting interests. However, they are in no way linked to any personal information about visitors.

We use the following types of cookies to ensure the smooth operation of the site.

Technical / Functional / Session cookies
These cookies are necessary for site navigation. They enable use of the site’s main functions. Without these cookies, users cannot use the site normally. Some cookies ensure that your user preferences remain known. By setting functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. For example, you don’t have to enter the same information over and over again when you visit our website, and items remain in your shopping cart until you have paid. We may set these cookies without your consent.

Analytical / Third-Party / Statistical / Marketing cookies
These cookies are used to track site usage and performance, and to improve site operation by analyzing the number of visitors to information pages, and by monitoring opening rates, click-through rates and bounce rates on an individual basis.

You can delete cookies stored on your computer via your browser settings. You can also control certain third-party cookies by using a privacy-enhancing platform, such as www.youronlinechoices.com/ch-fr/

How do I disable or delete cookies?
You can use your web browser to delete cookies automatically or manually. You can also specify that certain cookies should not be set. Another option is to modify your Internet browser settings so that you receive a message each time a cookie is set. For more information on these options, please refer to your browser’s Help section. Please note that our website may not function properly if all cookies are disabled. If you delete cookies from your browser, they will be placed again with your consent when you visit our website again.

For more information on cookie management on the web: https://allaboutcookies.org/

 

7. Rights to your data (modification or deletion)

Please note that you have the right to modify or delete your personal data at any time, as well as to define the use that may be made of it, by contacting us by e-mail.

If you have an account or if you have left comments on the site, you can request to receive a file containing all the personal data we hold about you, including that which you have provided to us. You can also request the deletion of your personal data. This does not include data stored for administrative, legal or security purposes.

8. Legal basis

This privacy statement is based on the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (DPA) and also takes into account the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

9. Contact

If you have any queries about our privacy policy, please contact us by e-mail.

Playground Association
Chemin de la Pralay 4, 1294 Genthod
Switzerland

+41 79 171 16 15

info  [a]  ballacademy  [.]  eu

10. Legislation

We undertake to comply with all legislation applicable in Switzerland.

11. Changes to privacy policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this privacy policy.

Last modified on 26.09.2023.