Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Aydin Sevinc
Verein Orient Express für Kunst und Kultur
Effingerstrasse 8
3011 Bern
Switzerland

Email: aydin.sevinc@oeff.org

2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

When visiting our website, the following data may be collected:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Information provided via forms (e.g. festival submissions)
  • IP address
  • Technical data (browser, device type, access time)

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The collected data is used for the following purposes:

  • Processing festival submissions
  • Communication with users
  • Providing and optimizing the website
  • Ensuring website security
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Your data is processed on the basis of:

  • Your consent
  • Contractual obligations (e.g. within submission processes)
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests (e.g. website security and operation)
  • Processing is carried out in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data is only shared if:

  • it is necessary for the organization of the festival
  • external service providers (e.g. hosting, email services) are involved
  • there is a legal obligation

Your data will not be shared for commercial purposes.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by law.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your stored data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to data processing
  • Request data portability

These rights apply within the framework of applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

10. Changes

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The current version published on our website applies.

11. Contact

If you have any questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time: info@oeff.org