Matthieu and Sébastien

Privacy Policy

At Matthieu and Sébastien, safeguarding your personal data is our highest priority. We are fully committed to respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP), and international best practices in data governance.

1. Data We Collect We only collect personal data that is strictly necessary for the purposes described below:

  • Identification and contact data (e.g., name, email address) if you contact us via form or email,
  • Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs) through analytics tools,
  • Data about your interaction with our website (e.g., pages viewed, time spent, preferences),
  • Cookie and tracking information (subject to your explicit consent).

2. Legal Basis and Purpose We process your data based on:

  • Your explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter, submitting a contact form),
  • Our legitimate interest to improve the user experience and website performance,
  • Our legal obligations under applicable data protection laws.

Data is used strictly to:

  • Communicate with you and respond to your inquiries,
  • Manage our internal analytics and improve content relevance,
  • Maintain the technical security of the website,
  • Comply with legal requirements.

3. Data Storage and Retention We store your data securely on encrypted systems provided by trusted European hosting services. Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

4. Third-Party Access We never sell your data. We only share it with:

  • Our hosting provider (GDPR- and LPD-compliant),
  • Our analytics provider (Google Analytics with anonymized IP),
  • Email services we use to respond to inquiries (with strict access control).

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

5. Cookies and Tracking Our website uses:

  • Essential cookies (to ensure functionality),
  • Analytical cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand traffic trends only if you consent.

You may control your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or the cookie banner.

6. Your Rights You have the right to:

  • Request access to your data,
  • Request correction or deletion,
  • Object to processing or withdraw consent,
  • File a complaint with the Swiss FDPIC or your local data authority.

You may contact us at any time at info@matthieuandsebastien.com to exercise these rights.

7. Security Measures We implement industry-standard security protocols including HTTPS, server-side encryption, firewall protection, two-factor authentication, and access control.

8. International Data Transfers We do not transfer your data outside of Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA). If such a transfer occurs, it will be done under strict legal safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

9. Policy Updates We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page. Substantial changes will be clearly communicated.