Privacy Policy

Welcome to GetDirections, accessible at www.getdirections.ch.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for processing personal data is:
GetDirections
Email: info@getdirections.ch
Website: www.getdirections.ch

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data when you use our website:

  • Contact information: such as your name, email address, or phone number (if voluntarily provided).

  • Usage data: including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

  • Location data: only if you activate location services to get directions.

  • Cookies and similar technologies: see section 7 below.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data to:

  • Provide and improve our route and navigation services.

  • Respond to inquiries sent through our contact form.

  • Analyze website usage to enhance user experience.

  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of the website.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent (e.g., for location or analytics cookies).

  • Performance of a contract or service you have requested.

  • Our legitimate interests in improving the website and preventing abuse.

  • Legal obligations under Swiss and European law.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
However, we may share certain information with:

  • Technical service providers (hosting, analytics, security).

  • Authorities or regulators, if required by law.

All third parties are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.

6. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, after which it will be deleted or anonymized.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use essential cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the website, and with your consent, analytical cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect anonymous usage statistics.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or disclosure.

9. Your Rights

Under Swiss law and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right of access and correction

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to object

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@getdirections.ch.

10. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that an adequate level of protection is maintained in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available at www.getdirections.ch/privacy-policy.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
📧 info@getdirections.ch