Unless otherwise stated in the following sections, no personal data will be collected, processed or used when using our website. However, we learn certain technical information about the use of the webaccess log and from Google Analytics on the basis of the data transmitted by your browser (e.g. browser type/version, operating system used, websites visited on our site incl. duration of visit, previously visited website). We only evaluate this information for statistical purposes. It is periodically deleted.
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc, (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”). Use includes the “Universal Analytics” mode of operation. This makes it possible to assign data, sessions and interactions across several devices to a pseudonymous user ID and thus to analyze the activities of a user across all devices. Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will generally be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.
We also use so-called cookies for the purpose of improving our web offers. Cookies are text information files that your web browser stores on your computer when you open one of our websites. We use this cookie technology to tailor our websites to your preferences. If you want to prevent the use of cookies, you can refuse the acceptance of cookies in your browser. Please refer to the instructions of your browser manufacturer to find out how this works in detail. We collect personal data when you voluntarily provide us with it, for example when you contact us. The personal data transmitted to us in this way will only be used for direct communication with you. A communication of this information takes place expressly on a voluntary basis and with your consent. Insofar as this information relates to communication channels (e.g. e-mail address, telephone number), you also agree that we may also contact you via this communication channel.
Personal data is collected by us if you provide us with this information voluntarily, for example when you contact us. We will use the personal data transmitted to us in this way only for direct communication with you. Any communication of this information is expressly on a voluntary basis and with your consent. As far as it concerns information on communication channels (e.g. e-mail address, telephone number), you also agree that we may contact you via this communication channel.
We have taken extensive technical and operational precautions to protect your data from accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or access by unauthorised persons. Our security procedures are regularly reviewed and adapted to technological progress.
Your data will not be passed on to third parties unless we are legally obliged to do so. Insofar as external service providers come into contact with your personal data, we have taken legal, technical and organisational measures and carried out regular checks to ensure that they comply with the provisions of data protection legislation.
We will be pleased to inform you whether and which of your personal data is stored by us and delete it if desired.
Our data protection officer will be happy to assist you with these matters: aot@arch.ethz.ch
All information on our website has been carefully checked. We make every effort to ensure that the material contained in its web site is current, complete and correct. Nevertheless, the occurrence of errors cannot be completely excluded, so that we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of information, including journalistic editorial nature. Liability claims arising from material or immaterial damage caused by the use of the information provided are excluded, unless there is evidence of wilful intent or gross negligence. The publisher may change or delete texts at his own discretion and without prior notice and is not obliged to update the contents of this website. The use of or access to this website is at the visitor’s own risk. The publisher, its clients or partners are not responsible for damages, such as direct, indirect, accidental, pre-determined or consequential damages, which are allegedly caused by visiting this website and therefore assume no liability. The publisher also assumes no responsibility and liability for the content and availability of third party websites that can be accessed via external links on this website. The operators of the linked sites are solely responsible for their content. The publisher hereby expressly dissociates himself from all contents of third parties which may be relevant under criminal or liability law or which violate common decency.
Our website contains links to various websites which are not covered by this privacy statement. Insofar as the collection, processing or use of personal data is associated with the use of the Internet pages of other providers, please observe the data protection information there.
We reserve the right to change this privacy statement at any time in accordance with applicable data protection laws.