Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

Villa Belvédère (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.villa-belvedere.org.

1. Controller

Villa Belvédère
Belvédèrestrasse 77
5621 Zufikon, Switzerland
Email: info@villa-belvedere.org

For all matters concerning data protection, please contact us at the address above.

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, for example:

  • When you contact us via form or email (name, email, message)

  • When you make or request a booking

  • When you subscribe to a newsletter (if applicable)

We may also collect technical data automatically through our website, such as browser type, IP address, and referring site.

3. Purpose of Processing

We use your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries or booking requests

  • Provide and improve our services

  • Ensure website functionality and security

  • Fulfil legal and administrative obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Squarespace automatically uses essential cookies for site functionality. If analytics or marketing cookies are enabled, you will be asked for your consent via our cookie banner.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers who process data on our behalf in accordance with data protection laws:

  • Squarespace, Inc. (website hosting and analytics)

  • Google Workspace (email and cloud services)

  • Weglot (website translation)

These providers may process data in the EU, Switzerland, the USA, or other jurisdictions under appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

6. Data Security and Retention

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (nDSG) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the email above.

8. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The updated version will always be published on this page.

Villa Belvédère
5621 Zufikon, Switzerland
Place of jurisdiction: 5620 Bremgarten AG, Schweiz