This Website is an internet site operated and maintained by Artidis AG (“Site”).
Protecting the privacy of the users of our Site is very important to Artidis AG (“Artidis” or “we” or “us”). Most of our content can be used without registration, however, we use industry-standard technologies to measure and improve the performance of our Site and collect data for that purpose. In some instances we cooperate with external service providers.Â
We comply with the requirements of the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP, in force since September 2023). Where applicable, we also align our practices with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and European ePrivacy Directive. This Privacy Policy explains how and why we collect, use, and protect your personal data, and what rights you have.
Last updated: December 2025
WHAT DATA DO WE COLLECT AND FOR WHAT PURPOSES?
Visiting the Site
Our Site can also be used without disclosing personal data. Our Site server, though, temporarily stores information about user access. This includes the IP address, the date and time of the access, the name and URL of the file accessed, the website from which the access is made (referrer URL), the browser used, the operating system and the name of the user’s access provider. We use this data to ensure a smooth connection setup, comfortable use of the Site, evaluation of system security and stability and for other administrative purposes.
We host our website using the service provider Webflow, Inc. (“Webflow”), located in the United States. Webflow acts as our data processor and may collect and store technical server log data on our behalf. We do not have access to Webflow’s internal server infrastructure.
Legal basis: Our legitimate interests in ensuring the technical stability and security of our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR / Art. 31(1) FADP).
Retention: Server log data is retained only for as long as necessary for security and operational purposes and may be stored for a limited period by our hosting provider.
Using the Contact Form
Our contact form allows you to reach us directly. To use it, you must provide your name and e-mail address. Providing this information is necessary for us to respond to your enquiry. If you choose not to provide these details, we will be unable to process or reply to your request.Â
Purpose: To process your inquiry and respond to you.Â
If you contact us via form or request to receive email communication or newsletters, your data may be processed using Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC), a US-based email service provider acting as our processor. Mailchimp may store your data on servers in the United States.
Legal basis: Our legitimate interest in communicating with you and responding to your request (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR / Art. 31(1) FADP), or performance of pre-contractual measures at your request (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Retention: We retain contact form data for approximately 90 days after your request has been processed, unless legal obligations require longer retention.Â
HOW DO WE USE COOKIES ON OUR SITE?
To optimize our offer, we use cookies -small text files stored on your device that help analyze your use of the Site.
We use the Cookiebot consent management platform to display a cookie banner when you first visit our Site. Cookiebot allows you to accept or reject optional cookies and provides detailed information on each cookie category. You can adjust your preferences at any time. Only necessary cookies are used without your consent.
You can configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies. A complete deactivation of cookies may affect certain Site functions.
Cookie Categories (as defined through Cookiebot):
Legal basis: Legitimate interest for essential cookies; your active choice (opt-in) for analytics or marketing cookies.Â
‍
HOW DO WE USE WEB ANALYSIS TOOLS?
We may use Google Analytics a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, in the future to better understand how visitors use our website. If activated, Google Analytics will only be deployed after you provide consent through our Cookiebot banner. We will also update this Privacy Policy accordingly.
If activated, Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze your use of the Site. IP anonymization would be enabled to shorten your IP address before transfer.
Where personal data is transferred to the United States, Google relies on the EU–U.S. and Swiss–U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks to ensure adequate protection.
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data via the browser add-on.
Legal basis: Your active opt-in choice (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and our legitimate interest in improving our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Retention: If activated, analytics data is generally stored for up to 14 months.
‍
WHY DO WE USE SOCIAL MEDIA PLUG-INS?
Our Site may include plug-ins or links to social media platforms such as LinkedIn, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). These features enable you to view or share content and connect with us on these platforms.
When you interact with such plug-ins or embedded content, your browser may transmit personal data (such as your IP address or browser information) to the respective provider, even if you are not logged into your account.
We have no access to or control over the data collected or the use of cookies by these third-party providers. Each provider is responsible for its own data processing in accordance with its privacy policy.
Several of these providers, including Google (YouTube), LinkedIn, and X Corp., are certified under the EU–U.S. and Swiss–U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks, ensuring an adequate level of protection for data transfers to the United States.
For more information, please refer to the privacy policies of these providers:
Legal basis: Our legitimate interest in promoting our content and engaging with users on social media (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR / Art. 31(1) FADP).
DO WE DISCLOSE YOUR DATA TO THIRD PARTIES?
We only disclose your personal data to third parties when:
We also share data with trusted service providers (processors) who support our website operation, hosting, analytics, or communication tools. These providers process data only under our instructions and according to strict confidentiality and data protection requirements.
In particular, Webflow (hosting) and Mailchimp (email communication and newsletters) act as our processors and may process personal data in the United States. These may include reliance on the EU–US Data Privacy Frameworks, the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses, and, where required, transfer risk assessments and supplementary measures to ensure an equivalent level of protection.
‍
HOW SECURE IS YOUR DATA?
We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures (TOMs) to protect your personal data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or unauthorized access by third parties.Â
Our Site uses SSL/TLS encryption for secure transmission.Â
Webflow implements industry-standard hosting and infrastructure security measures. As a controller, we regularly review the security of our processors.
‍
WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR DATA?
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on your consent. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
You may object at any time to the processing of your personal data where it is based on our legitimate interest.
We do not use you personal data for automated decision-making or profiling within the GDPR meaning.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) in Switzerland, or with an EU supervisory authority if GDPR applies.
To exercise your rights, please contact us. We may require identity verification for your protection.
‍
HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Retention periods may vary depending on the service provider. For example, Webflow generally retains server logs for about 7 days, Cookiebot stores consent records for 12 months, and Mailchimp retains email subscription data until you unsubscribe or request deletion.Â
When you unsubscribe from our email communications, we will remove you from our active mailing lists. To ensure we do not send you further marketing communications, your email address will be placed on a suppression list. This is a standard compliance practice and does not involve using your data for any purpose other than honoring your request not to be contacted. Suppression lists are retained only for this purpose and are subject to appropriate safeguards.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DATA PROCESSING?
Responsible for data processing is:
ARTIDIS AG
Hochbergstrasse 60C
4057 Basel, Switzerland
‍
HOW CAN WE CHANGE THIS DATA PROTECTION NOTICE?
We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be published on this Site.Â
‍
