Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Apollo 8 SA ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website apollo-8.ch. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller:
Apollo 8 SA
Rue du Petit-Chêne 19 bis
1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Email: info@apollo-8.ch
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
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Contact us: Name, email address, and message content via our contact form
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Subscribe to our newsletter: Email address
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website
• Technical data: IP address (anonymized), cookies, and similar technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
4.1 Types of Cookies We Use
4.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects information such as:
• Pages you visit
• Time spent on pages
• Your general geographic location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information
Google Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We have enabled IP anonymization, which means your full IP address is never stored.
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
4.3 Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through:
• Your browser settings (to block or delete cookies)
• The cookie consent banner on our website
• Google Analytics opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with:
5.1 Service Providers
• Wix: Our website hosting platform (processes data on our behalf)
• Google: Analytics services (anonymized data only)
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
• Protect our rights or property
• Prevent fraud or illegal activity
• Ensure the safety of our users
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
7. Your Rights
Under Swiss data protection law and GDPR (where applicable), you have the following rights:
• Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletter)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@apollo-8.ch.
We will respond to your request within 30 days. If we need more time, we will inform you of the reason and extension period.
Supervisory Authority
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:
Switzerland:
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Feldeggweg 1, 3003 Bern
EU (if applicable):
Your local data protection authority
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
• SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Secure hosting infrastructure (Wix)
• Limited access to personal data (need-to-know basis)
• Regular security reviews
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily stored and processed within Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA).
When data is transferred outside Switzerland/EEA (e.g., to Google servers in the US), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at info@apollo-8.ch.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes:
• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We may notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Apollo 8 SA
Rue du Petit-Chêne 19 bis
1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Email: info@apollo-8.ch
This privacy policy was last reviewed on January 16, 2026.