Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Governing Legislation: Swiss FADP (revDSG) & EU GDPR Regulation 2016/679

1. General Information & Scope

This comprehensive Privacy Policy sets out the data processing principles and protocols applied by Viblyhappybundl Alpine Expeditions AG (hereafter "Viblyhappybundl", "we", "us", or "our"), registered under Swiss corporate identity number CHE-419.882.104 at Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland.

We operate the website viblyhappybundl.garden and related alpine informational services. We take the privacy and legal security of your personal data with the utmost seriousness, adhering strictly to the Revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revDSG / FADP) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

2. Identity of the Data Controller & Data Protection Officer (DPO)

The legal data controller responsible for personal information processed through this digital service is:

Viblyhappybundl Alpine Expeditions AG
Attn: Data Protection Office
Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Email: [email protected]

3. Categories of Data Collected

When navigating our Alpine Atlas, interactive topographic renderers, and inquiry forms, we may process several classifications of data:

Technical Telemetry: Anonymized IP address, browser build, operating platform, device canvas rendering capabilities, timestamp of access, and referring URL header.
Interactive Concierge Inputs: Legal name, email address, targeted travel dates, region of interest (Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Zermatt), and custom logistical preferences voluntarily submitted via our contact terminal.
Session & Spatial Configuration: Stored local parameters regarding 3D canvas viewport angles and cookie consent determinations stored client-side via browser `localStorage`.

4. Lawful Grounds for Processing (GDPR Art. 6 & FADP Art. 31)

We only process personal data when an explicit statutory basis exists:

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): Where you have voluntarily chosen to accept non-essential analytical cookies or submitted an inquiry form.
Contractual Pre-Conditions (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): Where processing is necessary to evaluate your itinerary requirements and provide tailored Swiss travel guidance.
Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): To ensure server security, safeguard against DDoS attacks, and preserve optimal client-side WebGL canvas performance.

5. Third-Party Sub-Processors & Data Transfers

All primary database instances and server infrastructure reside within Swiss or European Economic Area (EEA) jurisdictions. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party advertisers. Data may only be shared with verified technical infrastructure providers bound by strict Swiss Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).

6. Data Retention Period

We retain personal data exclusively for the duration necessary to satisfy the purposes for which it was originally collected. Concierge inquiries and associated correspondence are retained for 24 months to assist with subsequent travel booking iterations, unless you request earlier deletion. Web server log data is routinely purged after 30 days.

7. Your Statutory Rights as a Data Subject

Under Swiss FADP and European GDPR legislation, you hold the following unalienable rights:

Right of Access: Request comprehensive confirmation of all personal data held concerning you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete records.
Right to Erasure: Request immediate permanent deletion of your data when retention criteria no longer apply.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request temporary suspension of data processing activities.
Right to Data Portability: Obtain your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a formal grievance with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) in Bern, Switzerland.

8. Amendments to this Policy

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operational procedures or updates to Swiss and international data protection laws. Changes take effect immediately upon publication on this URL.