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Data protection

PREAMBLE

CeRFI SA is responsible for the collection, processing, and use of your personal data, in accordance with applicable laws, including the Federal Data Protection Act (LPD), its revised version (nLPD), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We handle your personal data in a responsible, transparent, and proportionate manner.

For any questions regarding this policy or the processing of your data, you can contact us:

  • By post: CeRFI SA, Rue de la Gabelle 6, 1227 Carouge (GE)
  • By email: info@cerfi.ch

This policy may be amended at any time. We recommend that you review it regularly..

2   Scope and Purpose of Data Processing

2.1   Site navigation

During your visit, the following data may be collected:

  • IP address
  • date and time of the visit
  • pages viewed
  • source site
  • operating system and browser
  • access country
  • Internet service provider

These data are processed in order to:

  • ensure the proper functioning of the site
  • guarantee safety
  • improve our services
  • establish statistics

This data is not directly associated with your identity.

In the event of abuse or attack, this data may be analysed and transmitted to the relevant authorities.

2.2   Contact forms

The following data may be collected:

  • surname, first name
  • email address
  • telephone
  • address
  • message

This data is used solely to process your request.

2.3   Applications

As part of an application, we can process:

  • personal data (identity, contact details, background)
  • documents (CV, letter, diplomas)

Some data (nationality, work permit, criminal record) may be necessary to assess your eligibility or to comply with legal obligations.

3    DATA TRANSMISSION

Your data may be transmitted:

  • to technical service providers
  • to contractual partners
  • to the authorities, if required by law

These third parties can only use your data within the defined framework.

4   MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION

We can use your data to:

  • to send you information about our services
  • to invite you to events

These communications are sent only if permitted by law or with your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time.

5   COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies to:

  • ensure the operation of the site
  • analyse its use
  • improve your experience

You can configure your browser to refuse them. Some features may be limited.

6   ANALYSIS AND RE-TARGETING TOOLS

We use tools such as Google Analytics to analyse the use of the site.

We can also use retargeting technologies to display content or advertisements tailored to your interests.

These processes may involve the creation of anonymous profiles.

You can object to these processes via your browser settings or the tools provided.

7   TRANSFER OF DATA ABROAD

Your data may be processed in Switzerland, the European Union, or in other countries.

When the level of protection is not equivalent, we put in place appropriate contractual safeguards.

8   SHELF LIFE

The data is retained:

  • as long as necessary for the intended purposes
  • in accordance with legal obligations

Some data may be retained for up to 10 years (accounting obligations).

9   HUMAN RIGHTS

You have the following rights:

  • access to your data
  • rectification
  • suppression
  • limitation of processing
  • opposition
  • portability (if applicable)
  • withdrawal of consent

You can exercise these rights by contacting us.

10   SECURITY

We are implementing appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

Access to the data is restricted to authorised personnel.

11   CHILDREN

Our services are not aimed at children under the age of 16.

The data collected in error is deleted as soon as it is identified.

12   SOCIAL NETWORKS

Our site may contain links to social media.

The use of these services is subject to the terms of these platforms.

13   CONSENT

When required, we collect your consent to:

  • marketing communications
  • non-essential cookies
  • personalisation treatments

You can withdraw your consent at any time.

 

Update: July 2026