Last updated: 22 October 2026
Protecting your personal data is important. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected and processed when you use the personal and professional website yvesdepallens.ch.
1. Data Controller
The website yvesdepallens.ch is operated by Yves Depallens, based in Montreux, Switzerland. For any questions regarding personal data protection, please use the contact form.
2. Personal Data Collected
When you use the contact form, the information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address and message, is transmitted to the website operator through Infomaniak Site Creator.
This information is used to process your enquiry, respond to you and, where necessary, follow up on our correspondence. The website does not offer user accounts, online sales or newsletter subscriptions.
3. Hosting and Technical Data
The website is created and hosted using the services of Infomaniak, an IT service provider based in Switzerland.
When you visit the website, certain technical data, such as your IP address, browser information, access date and time, or pages visited, may be processed for the operation, maintenance and security of the hosting services.
4. Cookies and Preferences
The website uses a cookie management system integrated into Infomaniak Site Creator. This system allows visitors to manage their preferences regarding the following cookie categories: necessary, preferences, statistics and marketing.
Necessary cookies support the essential operation of the website. Other cookie categories may be enabled depending on the services actually used and the preferences expressed by the visitor.
Google Analytics is not currently installed on this website. Cookie preferences can be changed using the cookie management tool, where available, or through your browser settings.
5. Data Retention
Information submitted through the contact form is retained for as long as necessary to process enquiries, follow up on correspondence and, where applicable, comply with legal obligations.
6. Disclosure to Third Parties
Personal data received through the contact form is neither sold nor used for commercial prospecting. It may be processed by technical service providers necessary for the operation of the website and email services, within the scope of their services, or disclosed where required by law.
7. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss and misuse. However, no transmission of data over the Internet can guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Under applicable Swiss data protection legislation, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), you may request information about the processing of your personal data, as well as its correction or deletion, subject to applicable legal conditions.
To exercise your rights, please contact the website operator using the contact form.
9. Links to External Websites
This website may contain links to external websites or third-party platforms. These services have their own privacy practices and policies. Visitors are encouraged to review them before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes to the website, the services used or applicable legal requirements. The date of the latest update is indicated at the top of this page.