Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

Last updated: July 2025

Giorgia Riola Web Design (“I”, “me”, or “my”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who I Am

Business Name: Giorgia Riola Web Design
Address: Rheinparkstrasse 15, 4127 Birsfelden (Switzerland)
Email: info@giorgiariolawebdesign.com
Website: www.giorgiariolawebdesign.com

2. What Data I Collect

I may collect and store the following personal data when you:

  • Contact me via form or email

  • Book a consultation

  • Purchase a service or digital product

  • Sign up for a newsletter or free resource

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Business name

  • Website URL

  • Project details

  • Payment information (handled securely via third-party processors)

3. How I Use Your Data

Your data is used only to:

  • Provide and manage services

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Send invoices and payment confirmations

  • Communicate project-related updates

  • Deliver newsletters or marketing materials (if opted-in)

I never sell, rent, or share your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Data is processed based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter signup)

  • A contract (e.g., you hire me)

  • Legal obligations (e.g., invoicing)

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., improving my services)

5. Third-Party Tools

I may share data with secure services I use to run my business:

  • Squarespace (hosting & analytics)

  • Google Fonts

  • Mailchimp / Flodesk (email marketing)

  • Calendly / Acuity (booking)

  • Stripe / PayPal (payments)

Each of these tools complies with GDPR and/or Swiss privacy law.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of your data may be processed outside Switzerland/EU (e.g., US-based platforms). I only work with tools that offer adequate protection under GDPR or Swiss adequacy decisions.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, email me at [insert email].

8. Data Retention

I keep personal data only as long as necessary for legal or business purposes.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related concerns, contact:
Email: info@giorgiariolawebdesign.com