Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5 May 2025

Last Updated: 5 May 2025

1. Who We Are

AI Swiss is committed to promoting responsible AI across Switzerland through education, events, and research. Our website, events, and membership programs are designed to serve individuals, institutions, and businesses seeking to participate in the ethical development of artificial intelligence.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

a. Personal Information:

Name, email address, phone number
Job title, institution or company name (for enterprise members)
Billing and payment information (for membership transactions)

b. Automatically Collected Data:

IP address and browser type
Access time and referring URLs
Site usage statistics via cookies and analytics tools

c. Optional Data:

Event sign-up details
Feedback, surveys, or testimonials
Questions submitted via FAQ or contact forms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide membership access and manage accounts
Organize and communicate about events and programs
Offer educational content and personalized resources
Send newsletters, updates, and promotional offers (with consent)
Improve our website and services through analytics

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process personal data based on:

Your consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)
Contractual necessity (e.g., processing membership payments)
Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services or securing the platform)
Legal obligations (e.g., tax compliance)

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, event platforms)
Legal authorities when required by law
Strategic partners, only with explicit consent and in anonymized form where applicable

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary:

For service delivery and legal compliance
Or until you request deletion (unless legal retention rules apply)

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct or delete your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

Improve user experience
Monitor website traffic and engagement
Remember your preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., event venues, partners). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies.

10. Security

We use industry-standard measures (SSL, access controls, encrypted storage) to protect your data. While no system is completely secure, we take data security seriously.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

AI Swiss

Rue St-Honoré 10

2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

+41 32 539 19 08

Email: [email protected]

FAQs

Will AI take away my job?

Not necessarily. AI will automate certain tasks, but it will also create new roles — especially for those who can work alongside AI tools. The key is to upskill and adapt, rather than fear the change.

I’m a teacher. How can I introduce AI to my students responsibly?

Start with real-life examples that show both the potential and the risks. Use our AI guides and classroom toolkits designed specifically for educators, which include activities, discussion prompts, and ethics modules.

Do I need to know programming to use AI?

No! Many AI tools today are designed for non-technical users. Our "AI for Citizens" track teaches you how to use AI apps for daily tasks — no coding required.

How can small businesses use AI without big budgets?

We provide case studies and toolkits showing how Swiss SMEs have automated customer service, improved workflows, and saved time using affordable or even free AI tools — all without hiring a data scientist.

Is AI safe? What about data privacy and bias?

AI is powerful, but not perfect. It can reflect biases or misuse data if not carefully designed. That’s why we provide ethical guidelines and practical checklists to help users and builders apply AI responsibly.