Privacy Policy

Last updated: 02/09/2025

This policy describes how FIP Studio Fischli SA collects, uses and protects personal data of users who visit the website www.fipstudio.ch

1. Data controller

Name: FIP Studio Fischli SA

Responsible: Daniela Fischli

Address: Via Senago 8, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland

Email contact: info@fipstudio.ch (please indicate as subject line: "Contact regarding Privacy Policy")

2. Applicable legislation

FIP Studio Fischli SA complies with current data protection regulations, in particular:

  • Federal Data Protection Act (FADP),

  • Ordinance on Data Protection (OFADP),

  • Federal Telecommunications Act (TCA),

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.

3. Purpose of the site

The website www.fipstudio.ch serves as a showcase and online portfolio of interior design work done by FIP Studio Fischli SA, Arch. Daniela Fischli.

Contains examples of projects carried out, client logos and reviews, as well as information on services offered as an interior designer.

4. Security and discretion

FIP Studio Fischli SA considers any information received from users as confidential and treats it with the utmost discretion.

This principle is applied to the collection, processing and storage of data, which is always done with appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure security.

5. Data collected and use

On the website of FIP Studio Fischli SA, Arch. Daniela Fischli, only the data necessary to provide a correct and transparent service are collected:

  1. Contact form: first name, last name and e-mail address, used only to respond to requests for information or services.

  2. E-mail communications: any messages sent to info@fipstudio.ch are used solely to handle the user's request.

  3. Browsing data: servers may record technical data in limited form, such as partially anonymized IP address(not stored in full), date and time of access, type of browser and operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

This information does not directly identify the user and is used only for the purposes of system security, content improvement, and aggregate statistical analysis.

6. Analysis tools used

To monitor and improve site performance, we use analytical tools that collect technical and statistical data in anonymous or pseudonymized form:

  • Google Search Console: does not collect personal user data; provides aggregate information on searches, impressions, clicks, and site ranking.

  • Squarespace Analytics: provides data on traffic, most visited pages, where users come from, device type, and general activity on the site. Does not show personal data unless voluntarily provided via contact form.

7. Legal basis for processing

Data are processed exclusively for:

  • Responding to inquiries;

  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of the site;

  • Improve the content and usability of the pages.

Legal basis: user consent (Art. 31 FADP / Art. 6(1)(a GDPR) or legitimate interest (Art. 31 FADP / Art. 6(1)(f GDPR).

8. Data Retention.

Personal data are kept only as long as necessary to handle the request or as required by law.

They are subsequently deleted or anonymized.

9. Transfer of data abroad

The site is hosted on the U.S.-based Squarespace Inc. platform.

Personal data may then be transferred to the US.

Squarespace adheres to the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) between Switzerland, the EU and the US and uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure an adequate level of protection.

  • Switzerland → US: As of September 15, 2024, Switzerland recognizes the level of protection for companies certified to the Swiss-US DPF as adequate.

  • EU → US: as of July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted the adequacy decision for the EU-US DPF.

10. Rights of data subjects

Users have the right to:

  • access their data;

- Request rectification or cancellation;

- Limit or object to processing;

- Request data portability (to the extent provided by law).

To exercise your rights, you can write to: info@fipstudio.ch (please indicate as subject: "Contact regarding Privacy Policy").

11. Cookies and tracking technologies

The site uses:

- Technical cookies necessary for the operation of the site;

- Functional cookies for managing the language selected by the user;

- Analytical cookies used by Squarespace Analytics, only if the user has given consent via the cookie banner.

Switzerland: Art. 45c TCA requires informing users about the use of cookies and allowing the possibility of refusal (opt-out). FDPIC Guidelines 2025 clarify transparency obligations.

EU/EEA/UK: non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics) require prior consent (opt-in).

Site translation: uses cookies/local storage to remember the language chosen by the user.