Privacy & Data Protection
privacy policy
Information regarding the collection, processing, and use of personal data (Effective: 29 October 2026)
Date: 29 October 2026
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Data Controller
The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Aydin Sevinc
Ost Express für Kunst and Kultur
Mattenhofstr 5 3007 Bern, Switzerland
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
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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, inquiries)
• IP address
• Technical data (browser, device type, access time)
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Purpose of Data Processing
The collected data is used for the following purposes:
• Processing festival submissions and film entries
• Communication with users, guests, and attendees
• Providing and optimizing the website
• Ensuring website security and reliability
• Complying with legal obligations
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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).
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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 delivery) are involved
• there is a legal obligation
Your data will not be shared for commercial advertising purposes.
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Data Retention
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by law.
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Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
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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.
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Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
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Changes
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The current version published on our website applies.
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Contact
If you have any questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time:
Email: [email protected]
Questions about Data Protection?
Contact our team anytime confidentially.