{"id":1977,"date":"2020-11-23T13:53:28","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T12:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sil.swiss\/privacy-policy\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T15:41:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T14:41:29","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sil.swiss\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class='basic-container basic-container--bg-white basic-container--text-black  clearfix' data-row><div class='basic-container__content basic-container__content--standard'><div class='introduction clearfix '><h2 class='introduction__title'>Privacy Policy<\/h2><div class='introduction__text'><div class=\"pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\">\n<div class=\"uncol style-light\">\n<div class=\"uncoltable\">\n<div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\">\n<div class=\"uncont\">\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column testoextra\">\n<p><strong>In accordance with Art. 13 of EU Regulation 2016\/679 (GDPR)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sil.swiss\/en\/\">www.sil.swiss<\/a> belongs to SIL Sostegno Integrazione Lavorativa, hereinafter \u201cthe Company.\u201d The term \u201cwebsite\u201d refers to this address. The Company\u2019s email address info@sil.swiss will be referred to as \u201cCompany Email Address.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Purpose of this Privacy Policy<\/h3>\n<p>The protection of your personal data is very important to our company. This policy provides information about what data is collected online and how you can control its collection and use.<\/p>\n<p>As the data controller, the Company informs you that your personal data will be processed lawfully, transparently, and in compliance with your privacy and rights, according to Art. 13 of the GDPR.<\/p>\n<p>Your personal data will be processed in compliance with applicable laws and data protection obligations.<\/p>\n<p>This policy applies only to the Company\u2019s website and not to external websites accessed through links.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of Data Collected<\/h3>\n<h3>a) Navigation Data<\/h3>\n<p>The website\u2019s IT systems and software automatically collect certain information during visits. These data are not used to personally identify users, but may theoretically allow identification when combined with other data.<\/p>\n<p>This includes anonymized IP addresses, requested URI, date and time of the request, request method, size of the returned file, server response code (success, error, etc.), and other parameters about the user\u2019s operating system and device. These data are used solely to obtain anonymous statistics about website usage and to monitor proper functioning. They may be disclosed only upon request of competent authorities to investigate potential computer crimes.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, collected navigation data include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anonymized IP<\/li>\n<li>Date and time of access<\/li>\n<li>Access location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>b) Data Provided Voluntarily by the User<\/h3>\n<p>If you voluntarily send an email to the address provided on the site or fill in a contact form, your email and any other personal information you provide will be collected to respond to your request.<\/p>\n<p>This includes, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact form: name and email<\/li>\n<li>Newsletter subscription: email address<\/li>\n<li>Creation\/access to a personal area: first name, last name, email, company name, address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>c) Special Data<\/h3>\n<p>The Company does not request any sensitive personal data through this website.<\/p>\n<h3>Voluntary Provision of Data<\/h3>\n<p>Except for navigation data, all information is optional. Without providing it, the Company may be unable to process your request or provide the requested service.<\/p>\n<h3>Withdrawal of Consent<\/h3>\n<p>Consent to the processing of voluntarily provided data may be withdrawn at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.<\/p>\n<h3>Purposes and Legal Basis of Processing<\/h3>\n<p>Your data is processed for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contract performance (for contractual services)<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with legal, tax, or accounting obligations<\/li>\n<li>Sending newsletters (with consent)<\/li>\n<li>Responding to requests via forms (with consent)<\/li>\n<li>Managing a personal area (with consent)<\/li>\n<li>Recruitment (with consent)<\/li>\n<li>Anonymous statistics (e.g., Google Analytics) (with consent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If mandatory information is not provided or is incorrect, the Company cannot guarantee proper processing.<\/p>\n<h3>Method of Processing<\/h3>\n<p>Personal data is processed electronically and kept only as long as necessary. Security measures are applied to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.<\/p>\n<h3>Location of Processing<\/h3>\n<p>Processing occurs at the Company\u2019s headquarters, and data is shared only with authorized personnel\u2014internal staff, external service providers, or consultants\u2014when necessary to provide the requested services.<\/p>\n<p>Data submitted for information requests or newsletter subscription is used solely for that purpose.<\/p>\n<h3>Data Sharing<\/h3>\n<p>Data may be disclosed to third parties, including authorities, external service providers, or financial institutions, when required by law or necessary for contract execution.<\/p>\n<h3>Data Retention<\/h3>\n<p>Personal data is retained for as long as the requested service is active or as required for the purposes described.<\/p>\n<p>After the service ends, data is generally deleted after 10 years, unless based on consent; in that case, data is kept until consent is withdrawn. Data used for marketing purposes is retained for a maximum of 2 years or until consent is withdrawn.<\/p>\n<h3>Data Transfer Abroad<\/h3>\n<p>The Company may transfer collected data outside the European Union. Such transfer occurs only with your explicit consent if there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission for the destination country.<\/p>\n<p>No personal data is transferred to international organizations.<\/p>\n<h3>Automated Decisions<\/h3>\n<p>The Company does not make automated decisions based on the processed data.<\/p>\n<h3>Individuals Under 16 Years<\/h3>\n<p>Persons under 16 years old should not submit information via website forms without parental or guardian consent, nor take legally binding actions unless specifically permitted by law.<\/p>\n<h3>Your Rights<\/h3>\n<p>As a data subject, you have the following rights under Articles 15\u201321 of the GDPR:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to personal data<\/li>\n<li>Information on source, purpose, processing, and recipients of data<\/li>\n<li>Rectification, updating, deletion, anonymization, or blocking of unlawfully processed data<\/li>\n<li>Objection to processing\u2014especially for advertising or commercial use<\/li>\n<li>Withdrawal of consent (newsletter, marketing, personal areas)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Right to Lodge a Complaint<\/h3>\n<p>You may file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority in your place of residence.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Exercise Your Rights<\/h3>\n<p>You can submit requests by mail to:<br \/>\nSIL Servizio Integrazione Lavorativa, Via San Gottardo 78 \u2013 6828 Balerna (CH)<br \/>\nor by email to <a href=\"mailto:info@sil.swiss\">info@sil.swiss<\/a><br \/>\nor by phone at +41 76 801 57 77.<\/p>\n<p>Requests are free and will be processed within one month.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal Use in Case of Misuse<\/h3>\n<p>Personal data may be used by the Company to defend against misuse\u2014for example, in court or preparatory proceedings. Data may be disclosed when required by law.<\/p>\n<h3>Website and Privacy Policy Updates<\/h3>\n<p>The Company reserves the right to change website content and this privacy policy at any time without notice. Users are encouraged to regularly check the site for updates.<\/p>\n<p>This privacy policy was last updated on December 19, 2018.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"page-templates\/regular-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1977","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Privacy Policy - SIL<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sil.swiss\/en\/privacy-policy\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Privacy Policy - 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