Last Updated: May 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and process your personal data when you visit our website, use our contact forms, or consume our blog content. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Controller Information
The responsible party for data processing on this website is: Christina Fischer / Human Pattern Works, Switzerland
Email: christina [at] humanpattern.works
2. Collection and Scope of Personal Data
A. Server Log Files
When you visit our website, our hosting provider in Switzerland automatically collects information that your browser transmits. This includes: IP address, date/time of request, time zone difference to GMT, page accessed, HTTP status code, and browser/OS version. This data is processed for technical stability and security reasons (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR / Art. 31 FADP).
B. Contact Form & Email Inquiries
If you contact us via the contact form or email, the data you provide (e.g., name, email address, and the content of your inquiry) will be stored for the purpose of processing the request and for follow-up questions. We do not pass this data on without your consent.
C. Blog Comments & Subscriptions
If you leave comments on our blog, your IP address and the data entered in the comment form are stored to prevent spam and ensure legal accountability for the content published.
3. Purpose of Processing
We process your data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website and blog.
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you regarding our services.
- To ensure the security of our IT systems.
- To analyze web traffic (in anonymized form) to improve user experience.
4. Data Storage and Transfer
Your data is primarily stored on servers located in Switzerland. Switzerland is recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection. We do not sell your data. We only share data with third parties if required by law or if necessary for the technical operation of the website (e.g., hosting provider).
5. Your Rights
Under the FADP and GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Information: You can request to know what data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data.
- Right to Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, common format.
- Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 1.
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies to enhance functionality. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when they are sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
7. Data Security
We use TLS/SSL encryption for the transmission of data via our contact forms to ensure the highest level of security. However, please be aware that data transmission over the Internet can have security gaps.
8. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy to ensure it complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes in our services. The current version published on the website applies.
This Privacy Policy is intended to meet the requirements of the Swiss FADP and the EU GDPR.