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DATA PROTECTION

PRIVACY POLICY

(CIFA – Confédération Internationale de la Formation et de l’Esthétique)

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1. General Information

The
Confédération Internationale de la Formation et de l’Esthétique (CIFA)
Switzerland

is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)

  • Other applicable international data protection standards

This Privacy Policy explains the nature, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data in connection with the use of this website and CIFA’s institutional services.

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2. Data Controller

Confédération Internationale de la Formation et de l’Esthétique (CIFA)
Switzerland
Email: info@cifaworld.com

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3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

Personal data may be collected when:

  • submitting inquiries via contact forms or the Application Process

  • applying for certification, commendation, membership or cooperation

  • making payments

  • communicating with CIFA

  • using the website

Data processed may include:

  • organization name

  • contact person and contact details

  • business-related information

  • payment data

  • technical usage data (IP address, browser, device type, etc.)

 

4. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • handling institutional inquiries

  • conducting certification and recognition procedures

  • managing memberships and cooperation structures

  • processing payments

  • ensuring system security

  • analyzing and improving website functionality

Personal data is not used for unsolicited marketing communications.

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5. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

  • contractual or pre-contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

  • legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

  • consent where required

  • legal obligations

 

6. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.

Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage. Data may include:

  • anonymized IP address

  • browser and device data

  • interaction behavior

Processing is based on legitimate interest in improving website performance and security.

Users may prevent cookie storage via browser settings or use browser plugins to disable Google Analytics.

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7. Wix Hosting and Wix Payments

This website is operated via Wix.com Ltd.

Wix provides hosting infrastructure and payment services. Personal data may be processed on Wix servers.

Wix Payments

Payment processing may involve:

  • name

  • billing and payment information

  • transaction details

Payment data is processed according to Wix security and compliance standards.

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8. CRM Systems

CIFA may use CRM systems to manage:

  • institutional inquiries

  • certification procedures

  • memberships

  • cooperation agreements

Data is processed strictly for institutional purposes and protected by appropriate technical and organizational measures.

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9. Social Media Plugins

This website may contain links or plugins to social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram).

When such links are activated, data may be transmitted directly to the respective platform. CIFA has no influence over the scope or purpose of processing by those providers.

Their respective privacy policies apply.

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10. International Data Transfers

Due to CIFA’s international activities, personal data may be processed outside the country of residence of the data subject.

Where required, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are applied.

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11. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the intended purpose or as required by law.

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12. Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the right to:

  • access

  • rectification

  • erasure

  • restriction of processing

  • data portability

  • objection

Requests may be directed to the contact address above.

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13. Data Security

CIFA implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss or misuse.

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14. Cookies

This website uses technically necessary cookies and, where applicable, analytics cookies.

Users can manage cookie preferences via browser settings.

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15. Amendments

CIFA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy when required.

The current published version shall apply.

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