Data Protection Statement (GDPR & FADP)

1. Introduction

Welcome to www.octopodd.ch and the Octopodd application, operated by Innovation Training Sàrl. We attach great importance to the protection of your personal data and are committed to complying with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

This policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you use our website and application.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is:

Innovation Training Sàrl
Rue de la Forge 12, 1358 Valeyres-sous-Rances, Switzerland
Email: info@octopodd.ch

3. Legal Framework and Compliance

Our processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (for registration and use of the application);
  • Performance of a contract (management of user accounts);
  • Legitimate interest of Innovation Training Sàrl (ensuring the proper functioning and security of services);
  • Compliance with legal obligations imposed by the Swiss FADP and the GDPR.

We apply the principles of Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default, in accordance with the requirements of the FADP.

4. Data Collected

4.1 On the website www.octopodd.ch

We only collect data that you provide via the contact form:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Message

We also use:

  • Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve our services.
  • Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms against bots and automated abuse.

4.2 On the Octopodd application

When creating and using an account, we collect the following data:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Videos recorded by the user (if the feature is used)

The user can delete their videos at any time via the “Tracking” tab and delete their account via the “Account” page.

5. Processing Purposes

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • Management and administration of user accounts
  • Provision of services offered by the application
  • Communication with users (support, assistance)
  • Improvement of our services
  • Website traffic analysis via Google Analytics
  • Protection against abuse and fraud via Google reCAPTCHA
  • Compliance with Swiss and European legal obligations

6. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained for as long as necessary to achieve the objectives mentioned above:

  • Videos recorded on the application are kept until deleted by the user.
  • User accounts are kept as long as the user does not request their deletion.
  • Logs and analytical data are stored for a period compliant with legal recommendations.

7. Data Sharing and Transfer

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

  • Technical providers (e.g., hosting, cloud services, analytics tools such as Google Analytics);
  • Legal obligation or request from authorities;
  • International transfers: if data is transferred outside Switzerland or the EU, we ensure it is protected by standard contractual clauses validated by the European Commission.

8. User Rights (GDPR & FADP)

In accordance with the FADP and the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access: obtain a copy of your personal data;
  • Right to rectification: correct inaccurate data;
  • Right to erasure: request deletion of your data;
  • Right to object: object to certain processing;
  • Right to data portability: retrieve your data in a structured format;
  • Right to restrict processing: request a temporary restriction of the processing of your data.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@octopodd.ch.

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Alteration or loss
  • Breaches of integrity and confidentiality

All transmissions of sensitive data are secured via encryption protocols (e.g., HTTPS, database encryption).

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies and tracking technologies to:

  • Ensure the proper functioning of the site and application
  • Analyze traffic via Google Analytics
  • Secure forms via Google reCAPTCHA

You can configure your browser to refuse all or some cookies.

11. Policy Changes

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page and notified to users if necessary.

12. Contact and Complaints

For any questions or complaints, you can contact us at info@octopodd.ch.

If you believe your rights are not being respected, you can file a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) in Switzerland or with a competent supervisory authority in Europe.

Last updated: February 11, 2025