Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Who we are

BachataSwiss is a community initiative. The site provides information and community coordination space and is not for profit.

Data controller: Community Coordination Team. Contact: hello@bachata-swiss.ch. No postal address is published.

What we collect

Newsletter sign‑ups: name, email, phone (optional), role, canton(s), language, and consent.

Contact and report forms (Tally): the data you submit in those forms.

Analytics: limited usage data via Google Analytics (only with your consent).

Technical logs: basic server logs for security and debugging.

Why we collect data

To manage community communications (newsletters, events, updates).

To respond to contact or report requests.

To understand site usage and improve the experience (analytics, optional).

Legal bases

Consent for newsletters, WhatsApp updates, and analytics cookies.

Legitimate interest for operating, securing, and improving the site.

We aim to comply with the Swiss LPD/FADP and the EU GDPR where applicable.

Sharing and processors

Brevo (email marketing) to store contacts and send newsletters.

Tally (forms) for contact and report submissions.

Vercel (hosting) to run the website.

Google Analytics for optional analytics.

International transfers

Some providers may process data outside Switzerland and the EU/EEA.

We rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required.

Retention

Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Form submissions are kept as long as necessary for follow‑up.

Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics settings.

Your rights

You can request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your data.

You can withdraw consent at any time (e.g., via newsletter unsubscribe).

EU/EEA residents may have additional GDPR rights.

Contact

For privacy requests, contact hello@bachata-swiss.ch.