Privacy Policy
Version dated August, 2025
This privacy policy explains how personal data is collected and otherwise processed by this website. This is not an exhaustive description; other privacy policies, general terms and condi-tions, participation terms, or similar documents may govern specific matters. «Personal data» refers to all information relating to an identified or identifiable person.
If you provide us with personal data about other individuals (e.g., family members, work colleagues), please ensure that these individuals are aware of this privacy policy and only share their personal data with us if you are authorized to do so and if the data is accurate.
This privacy policy is designed to comply with the requirements of the EU General Data Protec-tion Regulation (GDPR), the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), and the revised Swiss Data Protection Act (revFADP). Whether and to what extent these laws apply depends on the specific case.
Controller / Data Protection Officer / Representative
The controller for this website is Dr. Jörg Schlegel, unless otherwise specified in individual cases. If you have any data protection concerns regarding this website, you may contact us at: Dr. Jörg Schlegel, Widmenwiesstrasse 14, CH-8620 Wetzikon, Switzerland, Email: schlegel@bioinnovas.com
Collection and Processing of Personal Data
We primarily process personal data that we collect while operating our website (e.g., IP address, MAC address of your smartphone or computer, information about your device and settings, cookies, date and time of visit, pages and content accessed, features used, referring website, location data).
Purposes of Data Processing and Legal Bases
We use the personal data we collect primarily to ensure the proper operation of our website. We do not conduct any personalized evaluation.
If you have given your consent to BioInnovas AG for the processing of your personal data for specific purposes (such as by contacting us via email or accessing our website), the company processes your data based on its privacy policy and this consent—provided no other legal basis exists or is required. Consent can be revoked at any time, though this does not affect data processing carried out before the revocation.
Cookies / Tracking and Other Technologies Related to the Use of Our Website
This website uses cookies and similar technologies that can identify your browser or device. A cookie is a small file sent to your computer or automatically stored by your browser on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. When you return, we can recognize you even if we don’t know who you are. In addition to session cookies (which are deleted after your visit), cookies may also be used to store user settings and other information for a certain period (e.g., two years). This website does not use persistent cookies. By using our website, you consent to the use of these technologies. If you do not agree, please configure your browser or email program accordingly.
We do not use analytics tools on this website.
We use plug-ins from social networks such as LinkedIn. These are indicated by corresponding icons. They are initially disabled. When you activate them (by clicking), the social network operators may recognize that you are on our website and may use that information for their own purposes. Any processing of your personal data is then the responsibility of the op-erator according to their privacy policies. We do not receive any information about you from them.
Data Disclosure and Transfer Abroad
We disclose data to third parties only as necessary for the operation of the website and only where permitted and deemed appropriate.
Recipients may be located in Switzerland or abroad. You should particularly expect that your data may be transferred to other European countries and the US, where some of our service providers are located.
Retention Period of Personal Data
The data collected through the website for operational purposes is deleted after your visit («session cookies»).
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access and misuse.
Obligation to Provide Personal Data
To use this website, you must provide the personal data necessary for its use. There is generally no legal obligation to provide us with data. However, the website cannot be used if certain data essential to web communication (such as IP address) is not disclosed.
Rights of the Data Subject
Subject to the applicable data protection laws and where provided (such as under the GDPR), you have the right to request access to, correction, deletion, and restriction of the processing of your personal data, to object to our data processing—especially for direct marketing—and to receive certain personal data for transfer to another controller (known as data portability).
Please note that we reserve the right to apply statutory restrictions, for example if we are obligated to retain or process certain data, have a prevailing interest (to the extent permitted), or need the data to assert claims. If any costs arise, we will inform you in advance. We have explained the possibility of withdrawing your consent above.
To exercise your rights, you typically need to prove your identity (e.g., by providing a copy of your ID if your identity cannot otherwise be verified). You may contact us at the address listed above to exercise your rights.
Every data subject also has the right to take legal action or file a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority. In Switzerland, this is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (https://www.edoeb.admin.ch).
Changes
We may update this privacy policy at any time without prior notice. The current version pub-lished on our website applies. If the privacy policy forms part of an agreement with you, we will notify you of any updates via email or other appropriate means.