Skillbrowser Privacy Policy
Effective as of: January 1, 2026
1. General Information
a) Introduction
Thank you for your interest in our website and online services. Protecting your personal data and using it in a way that meets your expectations is our highest priority. This Privacy Policy informs you about how we process your personal data and your rights under the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
b) Controller
Skillbrowser GmbH is the controller responsible for the data processing described in this Privacy Policy.
c) Data Protection Contact
You can contact our data protection officer at any time:
Email: info@skillbrowser.com
2. Processing of Personal Data When Using Our Website
a) Log Data
When you visit our website or use our online services, we collect technical data such as your IP address, date and time of access, browser type, operating system, and accessed pages. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) to ensure security and improve our services.
b) Voluntary Data Submission
Personal data is only stored if you provide it voluntarily, e.g., during registration, surveys, applications, or contract fulfillment. All data transmitted during registration or other services is encrypted.
c) Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can unsubscribe at any time. Data will be deleted after you unsubscribe.
d) Contact Form
Data entered in the contact form is processed solely to respond to your inquiry, based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
e) Account Registration
If you create an account, we process your data to manage your account and fulfill the contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). If you delete your account, your data will be erased unless legal retention periods apply.
f) Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience and enable certain features. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
g) Data Recipients and International Transfers
We may use service providers within and outside the EU/EEA. If data is transferred to countries without an adequacy decision, we ensure compliance through EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC). For details, contact our data protection officer.
h) Retention Period
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the purpose of processing. Legal retention periods (e.g., tax and commercial law) may require storage for up to 10 years.
3. Your Rights Under GDPR and DSG
You have the following rights:
- Right of access to your data and a copy of it
- Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure of personal data
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@skillbrowser.com.
4. Link to Terms and Conditions
This Privacy Policy is an integral part of our Terms and Conditions (GTC). In case of discrepancies, the GTC prevail.