Data Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to RockyShoreLab (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.

If you have questions about this policy or our practices, please contact us via the contact page or by phone at +41 44 123 45 67.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We gather information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Complete the contact form on our site
• Sign up for updates (if available)
• Reach out to us directly

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Location (if you choose to share)
• Any other details you choose to include in your message

Information Automatically Collected

When you browse our site, we may automatically collect certain details about your device and usage, such as:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (where applicable, anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring websites
• Date and time of your visit

How We Use Your Information

We utilize the data we collect to:

• Reply to your inquiries and communicate with you
• Provide updates if you subscribe
• Improve our website and content
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are commonly used to help websites function efficiently and to provide information to site owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our site, you might see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept, reject, or customize optional cookies (where available).

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

Our site may include links to third-party websites and services. We do not control the content or privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Examples of Services We May Use

• Google Fonts: For typography. Google Privacy Policy
• Third-party image providers: For illustration images used across the site.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Contact submissions: Retained for a limited period to handle follow-ups
• Subscriptions (if used): Until you unsubscribe
• Cookie preferences: Stored for a limited period based on consent
• Analytics data: Retained in anonymized form where applicable

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection, or withdrawal of consent where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact page or call +41 44 123 45 67. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Our site is operated from Switzerland. If you access our site from outside Switzerland, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Switzerland or other countries where service providers operate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the "Last updated" date at the top.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please get in touch:

We will aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.