Privacy policy

The privacy policy was last updated on November 20, 2025.

The Association Alliance | Catalyseur d'innovation, headquartered at EPFL Innovation Park, Bât. J Station 22, CH-1015 Lausanne, informs users of the website www.alliance-innovation.ch, as well as its customers, through this privacy policy, of the data processing it carries out as data controller. By producing effects on Swiss territory, the Association Alliance complies with the Federal Law on Data Protection of September 25, 2020.

1. Scope of application

This privacy policy (hereinafter "Policy") applies regardless of the means or medium used to access our website and sets out the conditions under which, during your browsing, we collect, use and store information about you, as well as the choices you have regarding the collection, use and disclosure of such information.

It also applies to all the services we provide as part of our activities. By accessing this website or contracting with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy.

2. Definitions

Personal data: all information concerning an identified or identifiable natural person.

Processing: any operation relating to personal data, whatever the means and procedures used, in particular the collection, recording, storage, use, modification, communication, archiving, erasure or destruction of data.

Data controller: the private individual or federal body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Sub-processor: the private individual or federal body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

Data security breach: any breach of security resulting in the accidental or unlawful loss, modification, deletion, destruction, disclosure or unauthorized access of personal data.

3. When you browse our website

3.1 Collected data

3.1.1 Navigation data

When you browse our website, we collect the following information about you:
- Your IP address;
- The date and time of your visit;
- The browser you are using;
- Your geographical area.

3.1.2 Contact data

In addition, when you make a contact request or register for our newsletter or one of our events, we collect the following information with your consent:

- Your first and last name;
- Your e-mail address;
- Your company or organization.

3.2 Purpose of data use

As the controller of the personal data we collect on our site, this article describes the purposes for which we process your data. Not all purposes of data use apply to all users.

3.2.1 Supply of services

We use your contact data to respond to your requests to contact us, register for our events or send you our newsletter.

3.2.2 Pursuit of our legitimate interests

Your data may also be used to pursue our legitimate interests, which include monitoring the use of our site, as well as investigating any complaints we may receive, either from you or from third parties.

3.3 Cookies

When you visit our website, data may be stored in or retrieved from your browser, usually in the form of cookies.

This information may relate to you, your preferences or your device and is mainly used to ensure that the website functions correctly.

Please note that when you browse our website, these types of cookies are used:

3.3.1 Necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be deactivated in our systems. They are generally set as a response to actions you have taken that constitute a request for services, such as logging in or filling in forms. You can configure your browser to block or be informed of the existence of these cookies, but some parts of the website may be affected.

3.3.2 Performance cookies

These cookies enable us to determine the number of visits and sources of traffic, in order to measure and improve the performance of our website. They also help us to identify the most and least visited pages and to evaluate how visitors navigate the website.

4. Data security and confidentiality

We have put in place appropriate security measures (technical and organizational) in accordance with legal requirements and best practice, taking into account the risks involved, to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, disclosure or unauthorized access. Your data will only be processed in Switzerland or within the European Union.

5. Your rights

You may ask us to access, rectify, forward or delete your personal data.

To exercise your rights, please contact us as indicated in the "Contact" section.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about this Policy, our processing of personal data or to exercise your individual rights, please contact us at alliance@alliance-innovation.ch.

7. Update

This Policy may be modified in line with legal, operational and strategic developments. Any updates will be posted on this page. Please check back regularly.