Effective Date: 07/11
Last Updated: 07/11

1. Introduction

Welcome to Mountains and Waves (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit our website at mountainsandwaves.com or contact us. By using our Site, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Léman Pixelfactory
Rue Louis-de-Savoie, 1110 Morges, Switzerland
Email: contact@mountainsandwaves.com
Phone: +41 76 262 73 07

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any additional information you provide.
• Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect data about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, and referring websites. This information is anonymized and does not identify individual users.
• Affiliate Links: We use affiliate links, which may collect information to ensure proper attribution of referrals.
• Automatically Collected Data: Our Site automatically collects information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve the Site: We use usage data to analyze how users interact with our Site and to enhance user experience.
• To Communicate: We may use your contact information to respond to inquiries or requests.
• For Affiliate Marketing: We may use affiliate links that track clicks and purchases to allocate credit to our Site.
• Compliance and Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with Swiss legal obligations, applicable industry standards, and our policies.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policies regarding data collection and usage:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and understand user behavior. Google Analytics may set cookies on your device to collect data; however, the data is anonymized and does not personally identify you. You can opt out by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
• YouTube: Our Site may embed YouTube videos. YouTube may collect data as described in its Privacy Policy.
• Affiliate Programs: We may participate in affiliate marketing programs. Clicking on affiliate links may lead to tracking by the relevant affiliate program, which could include cookies on your device.
• Alfahosting: Our website is hosted by Alfahosting, which may store data related to our Site’s functioning. Please review Alfahosting’s Privacy Policy for details.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may impact certain features of our Site.

7. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Your Rights

As a user of our Site, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You may request access to your personal data that we hold.
• Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Objection to Processing: You may object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@mountainsandwaves.com.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of any such data, we will take steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed.

13. To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner”. Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works can be found at https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing/.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context are Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of the cookies and similar technologies used and the related consents.

The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the personal data. If you do not provide the personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.