Privacy Policy
Introduction and Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) / Foundation for Immune Engineering for Global Child and Adolescent Health (FIE) ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with Article 13 of the Swiss Federal Constitution and the Data Protection Act of the Confederation (Data Protection Act, DSG).
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your data is:
Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering
Email: info@immune.engineering
Address: c/o ETH D-BSSE
Schanzenstrasse 44, 4056 Basel
Switzerland
Data Collection and Processing
Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of data:
Technical information (IP address, browser type, device information)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)
Communication data (only if you contact us)
Any additional information you voluntarily provide ( e.g. Newsletter subscription)
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
Your consent
Legitimate interests in operating and improving our website
Legal obligations under Swiss law
Performance of a contract when applicable
Purpose of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
Website operation and maintenance
Service improvement
Legal compliance
Security measures
Data Storage and Security
Storage Duration
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws.
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Sharing and International Transfers
Third-Party Service Providers
We may work with service providers in Switzerland and abroad who process data on our behalf, process data under joint responsibility with us or process data under their own responsibility that they have received from us or collected on our behalf. Service providers include e.g., IT providers and Newsletter service providers.
International Transfers
Any transfer of personal data outside Switzerland occurs only when appropriate safeguards are in place and in compliance with Swiss data protection laws.
Your Rights
Under Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to data processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
File a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to identify your journey through the website and to secure the website's forms against misuse.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering
Email: info@immune.engineering
Address: c/o ETH D-BSSE
Schanzenstrasse 44, 4056 Basel
Switzerland
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by Swiss law. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.
Last updated: February 2025