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 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

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.

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