Last updated: 20.10.2026
This Privacy Policy explains how I, Sophie Dupau, collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website or interact with me. I take your privacy seriously and process your information in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data I collect
When you use this website, I may collect the following information:
– Contact form submissions: your name, email address, and any message you provide.
– Analytics data: anonymised information about how you use the site (pages visited, time spent, device type, etc.) collected through Google Analytics.
2. How I use your data
I use your data only for the following purposes:
– To respond to inquiries sent via the contact form.
– To analyse website traffic and improve the website using Google Analytics.
3. Legal basis for processing
Under GDPR and Swiss nFADP, I process your personal data on the following legal bases:
Consent → when you subscribe to the newsletter or accept analytics cookies. Contractual necessity → when you contact me with a service inquiry. Legitimate interest → for improving my website via analytics.
4. Data retention
I keep your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes described above
– Contact form inquiries: retained indefinitely for reference purposes.
– Analytics data: stored according to Google’s standard retention policy.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see section 6).
5. Sharing of data
I do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except for trusted service providers that help operate this website:
– Google Analytics (web analytics, anonymized IP addresses)
– WordPress (website platform)
These providers process data only on my behalf and according to strict privacy standards.
6. Your rights
Under the nFADP and GDPR, you have the right to:
– Access the data I hold about you.
– Request correction or deletion of your data.
– Withdraw your consent at any time (for newsletters or cookies).
– Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
To exercise these rights, contact me at: bonjour@sophiedupau.com.
7. Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse usage. When you first visit, a cookie banner will give you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
– Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function properly (navigation, security, contact forms). These cannot be disabled.
– Analytics cookies: collected by Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Only activated with your consent.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
8. International data transfers
I primarily process data in Switzerland and the EU. Where data is transferred outside Switzerland or the EU (e.g. through Google servers), appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR and Swiss adequacy decisions recognised under the nFADP.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
Sophie Dupau Rötelstrasse 104, 8057 Zürich bonjour@sophiedupau.com