Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Newelement, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website newelement.ch, in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP, 2023) and with reference to the principles of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.

2. Data Collection

We may collect the following types of data when you use our website:

* Name and contact information (e.g. email address) when you submit a form
* Usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on site, and browser information
* IP address and device information, anonymized via analytics tools

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by you in a form or direct communication.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We use your data for the following purposes:

* To respond to inquiries and messages sent via our contact forms
* To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
* To manage newsletter subscriptions (if applicable)
* To maintain security and detect technical issues

We never sell or share your data with third parties without your explicit consent, unless required by law.

4. Contact Forms

Information submitted via contact forms (e.g. your name, email address, and message content) is used exclusively to respond to your request. This data is not stored beyond the time necessary to process your inquiry and is not shared externally.

5. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address solely to send you relevant updates and insights related to our services and the field of sustainability. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link provided in each email or by contacting us directly.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to collect anonymized data about user behavior and improve functionality. We use tools such as Google Analytics (with IP anonymization) or Matomo to analyze performance.

You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. Continued use of our website implies consent to our use of cookies, in accordance with this policy.

7. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Our website may include content or functionality provided by third-party services, such as:

* Google Fonts
* YouTube (embedded videos)
* LinkedIn sharing or tracking tools

These services may collect data about you (e.g., your IP address or browser data) according to their own privacy policies.

We recommend reviewing those third-party policies for more information on how your data is processed outside of our control.

8. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in Switzerland or the European Union. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

9. Your Rights

Under Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:

* Request access to the personal data we hold about you
* Ask for correction or deletion of your data
* Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact form and we will respond as soon as possible.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

Last updated: July 2025