Privacy Policy / Data Protection Statement
1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Side Effects AG
Gessnerallee 28
8001 Zurich, Switzerland
Phone: +41 43 244 80 60
E-mail: info@sideeffects.ch
Website: https://sideeffects.ch
2. General Information
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
We process your personal data in accordance with the applicable Swiss data protection law, in particular the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (revDSG).
3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
We collect and process personal data in particular in the following situations:
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when you visit our website
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when you contact us via contact form or email
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when you use our services
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when you subscribe to our newsletter
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when you enter into a contractual relationship with us
The data processed may include:
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name, company, address
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email address and phone number
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content of communication
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usage data (e.g. IP address, browser, device)
4. Purpose of Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
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providing and operating our website
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responding to inquiries
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managing customer relationships
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sending newsletters and marketing communication
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improving our services
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ensuring IT security
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complying with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis (Switzerland)
We process personal data based on:
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your consent
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the performance of a contract
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legal obligations
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our legitimate interests (e.g. operation, security, communication)
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by law.
7. Disclosure to Third Parties
We may share personal data with:
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IT and hosting providers
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service providers (e.g. CRM systems)
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authorities, if required by law
If data is transferred abroad, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses).
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are used to:
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ensure website functionality
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analyze usage
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improve user experience
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies. Please note that some functionalities may be limited.
9. Server Log Files
The hosting provider automatically collects and stores the following information:
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IP address
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date and time of access
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browser type and version
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operating system
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referrer URL
This data is used for technical and security purposes.
10. Data Security
We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmission.
11. Your Rights
Under Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:
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request information about your data
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request correction of inaccurate data
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request deletion of your data
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restrict processing
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object to processing
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receive your data in a transferable format (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact: info@sideeffects.ch
12. Use of HubSpot (Contact Forms and Newsletter)
We use HubSpot, a service provided by HubSpot, Inc., USA, for customer relationship management (CRM), contact forms, and marketing communication.
Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form on our website, the data you enter (e.g. name, email address, company, message) is processed and stored in HubSpot.
This is used for:
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handling your inquiry
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communicating with you
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managing customer relationships
Newsletter and Marketing Emails
If you provide your email address (e.g. via contact form or sign-up form), we may send you newsletters or marketing communications, provided:
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you have given your consent, or
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it is otherwise permitted by applicable law
We recommend using a double opt-in procedure to confirm your subscription.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link included in each email.
Tracking and Analysis
HubSpot may use cookies and tracking technologies to analyze user behavior (e.g. email open rates, clicks, website interactions).
This helps us to improve our marketing and services.
Data Transfer Abroad
HubSpot may process data in the United States and other countries.
We have concluded appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure an adequate level of data protection.
More information:
https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
Legal Basis
Processing via HubSpot is based on:
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your consent (e.g. newsletter)
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our legitimate interest in efficient communication and customer management
13. International Data Transfers
If personal data is transferred to countries without adequate protection, we ensure appropriate safeguards.
14. Changes
We may update this privacy policy at any time. The version published on our website applies.
15. Contact
For any data protection questions, please contact:
Last Update
Zurich, April 2026