Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20.08.2025

This Privacy Policy explains how I, Sophie Dupau, collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website or interact with me. I take your privacy seriously and process your information in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data I Collect

When you use this website, I may collect the following information:

  • Contact form submissions: your name, email address, and any message you provide.

  • Newsletter subscriptions: your email address if you choose to subscribe.

  • Analytics data: anonymized information about how you use the site (pages visited, time spent, device type, etc.) collected through Google Analytics.

2. How I Use Your Data

I use your data only for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries sent via the contact form.

  • To send you newsletters and updates (only if you have subscribed).

  • To analyze website traffic and improve the website using Google Analytics.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR and Swiss law, I process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent → when you subscribe to the newsletter or accept cookies.

  • Contractual necessity → when you contact me with a service inquiry.

  • Legitimate interest → for improving my website via analytics.

4. Data Retention

I keep your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes described above.

  • Contact form inquiries: retained as long as needed to respond.

  • Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe.

  • Analytics data: stored according to Google’s standard retention policy.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see section 6).

5. Sharing of Data

I do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except for trusted service providers that help operate this website:

  • Google Analytics (web analytics provider, EU-compliant version).

  • Squarespace (website host and newsletter platform).

These providers process data only on my behalf and according to strict privacy standards.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the data I hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (for newsletters or cookies).

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest (analytics).

To exercise these rights, contact me at: bonjour@sophiedupau.com.

7. Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyze usage.

  • Essential cookies: necessary for site performance.

  • Analytics cookies: collected by Google Analytics (only with your consent).

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. International Data Transfers

I primarily process data in Switzerland and the EU. Where data is transferred outside of Switzerland/EU (e.g. through Google or Squarespace servers), appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR and Swiss adequacy decisions.

9. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way I process your data, please contact me at:

Sophie Dupau

Rötelstrasse 104
8057 Zürich

✉️ bonjour@sophiedupau.com