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Privacy Policy

Last updated on: 04.02.2026

We attach great importance to ensuring that the handling of personal data is transparent. This privacy policy provides information about which personal data we collect, for what purpose and to whom we pass it on. To ensure a high level of transparency, this privacy policy is regularly reviewed and updated.

1. Which services we use

  • Google Ads
  • Google Ads Conversion Tracking
  • MailChimp
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Font Awesome
  • Google Fonts API
  • CookieYes
  • WordPress
  • Google reCaptcha

2. Contact information

If you have any questions or concerns about the protection of your data by us, you can reach us at any time by email at info@hsa.ch. The entity responsible for the data processing that takes place via this website is:

Helicopter School Association
Freudenbergstrasse 26
9113 Degersheim SG
Switzerland

Person responsible for data protection:
Marc Schnetzer
info@hsa.ch

3. General principles

3.1 What data do we collect from you and from whom do we receive this data

We primarily process personal data that you transmit to us or that we collect during the operation of our website. Under certain circumstances, we may also receive personal data about you from third parties. This can include the following categories:

  • Master data (name, address, date of birth, etc.)
  • Contact data (mobile phone number, email address, etc.)
  • Financial data (for example account details)
  • Online identifiers (for example cookie identifiers, IP addresses)
  • Location and traffic data
  • Audio and video recordings
  • Particularly sensitive data (for example biometric data or information about your health)

3.2 Under what conditions do we process your data?

We treat your data confidentially and in accordance with the purposes set out in this privacy policy. We ensure transparent and proportionate processing. If in exceptional cases we are unable to follow these principles, the data processing may still be lawful because there is a justification. The following justifications are applicable in particular:

  • Your consent
  • The execution of a contract or precontractual measures
  • Our legitimate interests provided your interests do not outweigh them

3.3 How can you revoke your consent?

If you have given us your consent to process your personal data for specific purposes, we will process your data within the scope of this consent unless we have another justification. You can revoke your consent at any time by sending an email to the address stated in the legal notice. Data processing that has already taken place is not affected by this.

3.4 In which cases can we share your data with third parties?

a. Principle
We may need to use the services of third parties or affiliated companies and commission them with the processing of your data (so called processors). Categories of recipients include:

  • Accounting, fiduciary and auditing companies
  • Consulting companies (legal advice, taxes, etc.)
  • IT service providers (web hosting, support, cloud services, website design, etc.)
  • Payment service providers
  • Providers of tracking services, conversion services and advertising services

We ensure that these third parties and our affiliated companies comply with data protection requirements and treat your personal data confidentially. Under certain circumstances we may also be obliged to disclose your personal data to authorities.

b. Visiting our social media channels
We may have embedded links to our social media channels on our website. This is visible to you in each case (typically via corresponding symbols). If you click on the symbols, you will be redirected to our social media channels. In this case the social media providers learn that you are accessing their platform from our website. The social media providers can use the data collected in this way for their own purposes. We point out that we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by the operators.

c. Transfer abroad
Under certain circumstances your personal data may be transferred to companies abroad as part of order processing. These companies are obliged to observe data protection to the same extent as we are. The transfer can take place worldwide. If the level of data protection does not correspond to that of Switzerland, we carry out a prior risk assessment and contractually ensure that the same protection as in Switzerland is guaranteed (for example using the new standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission or other legally prescribed measures). Should our risk assessment be negative, we take additional technical measures to protect your data. You can access the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission under the following link: https://commission.europa.eu/publications/standard-contractual-clauses-controllers-and-processors-eueea_de

3.5 How long do we keep your data?

We store personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the individual purposes for which the data was collected. Data that we store when you visit our website is kept for twelve months. An exception applies to analysis and tracking data which can be kept longer. We store contract data longer because we are obliged to do so by legal regulations. In particular we must keep business communication, concluded contracts and accounting documents for up to 10 years. As soon as we no longer need such data from you to perform the services, the data will be blocked and we will only use it for accounting and tax purposes.

3.6 How do we protect your data?

We will keep your data safe and take all reasonable measures to protect your data from loss, access, misuse or alteration. Our contractual partners and employees who have access to your data are obliged to comply with data protection regulations. In some cases it will be necessary for us to pass on your inquiries to affiliated companies. In these cases too your data will be treated confidentially. Within our website we use the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) procedure in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser.

3.7 What rights do you have?

a. Right to information
You can request information about the data we have stored about you at any time. We ask you to send your request for information together with proof of identity to info@hsa.ch. You also have the right to receive your data in a common file format if we process your data automatically and if:

  • You have given your consent for the processing of this data; or
  • You have provided data in connection with the conclusion or execution of a contract.

We may restrict or refuse the information or data release if this conflicts with our legal obligations, our own legitimate or public interests or the interests of a third party. The processing of your request is subject to the statutory processing period of 30 days. However we may extend this period due to a high volume of requests, for legal or technical reasons or because we need further details from you. You will be informed of the extension of the deadline in good time, at least in text form.

b. Deletion and correction
You have the option to request the deletion or correction of your data at any time. We can reject the request if legal regulations oblige us to keep it longer or unchanged or if a permission requirement conflicts with your request. Please note that the exercise of your rights may conflict with contractual agreements and can have corresponding effects on the execution of the contract (for example premature termination of the contract or cost consequences).

c. Legal recourse
If you are affected by the processing of personal data, you have the right to enforce your rights in court or to file a report with the competent supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority in Switzerland is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch

3.8 Changes to the privacy policy

We can change this privacy policy at any time. The changes will be published on hsa.ch and you will not be informed separately.

4. Individual data processing operations

4.1 Provision of the website and creation of log files

What information do we receive and how do we use it?
By visiting hsa.ch certain data is automatically stored on our servers or on servers of services and products that we obtain and install for purposes of system administration, for statistical or backup purposes or for tracking purposes. These are:

  • the name of your internet service provider
  • your IP address (under certain circumstances)
  • the version of your browser software
  • the operating system of the computer used to access the URL
  • the date and time of access
  • the website from which you visit the URL
  • the search terms you used to find the URL

Why are we allowed to process this data?
This data cannot be assigned to a specific person and this data is not merged with other data sources. The log files are stored to guarantee the functionality of the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. This is our legitimate interest.

How can you prevent data collection?
The data is only stored for as long as is necessary to achieve the purpose of its collection. Accordingly the data is deleted at the end of each session. The storage of the log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website, therefore you have no possibility to object to it.

4.2 Google Ads

We use the Google Ads service on our website, an online advertising service of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter “Google”). Google Ads enables us to place advertisements in the Google search results and in the Google advertising network.

4.3 Google Ads Conversion Tracking

We use the online advertising program “Google Ads” on our website and within this framework conversion tracking (visit action evaluation). Google Ads Conversion Tracking is an analysis service of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”). If you click on an ad placed by Google, a cookie for conversion tracking is set on your device. These cookies have a limited validity, contain no personal data and thus do not serve for personal identification. If you visit certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and we can recognize that you clicked on the ad and were redirected to this page. The information obtained using the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics. Here we learn the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page equipped with a conversion tracking tag. However we do not receive any information that can be used to personally identify users. You can prevent the storage of cookies by selecting appropriate technical settings in your browser software. We point out however that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You will then not be included in the conversion tracking statistics. Furthermore you can deactivate personalized advertising for you in the Google advertising settings. Instructions on how to do this can be found at https://support.google.com/My-Ad-Center-Help/answer/12155764.

4.4 MailChimp

For sending newsletters and email notifications we use the MailChimp service, offered by The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA. If you register for our newsletter, the data you provide and your email address will be transmitted to, stored and processed by MailChimp. This enables us to send you regular updates, offers and information. By registering for the newsletter your IP address and the date of registration are stored. This storage serves solely as proof in the event that a third party misuses an email address and registers to receive the newsletter without the knowledge of the authorized person. MailChimp offers extensive analysis options on how the sent newsletters are opened and used. These analyses are group related and are not used by us for individual evaluation. The data stored at MailChimp will be deleted as soon as you unsubscribe from our newsletter. This does not affect data that we store for other purposes. MailChimp has its own privacy policies and practices which may differ from those of our website. Further information on data protection at MailChimp can be found at: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/. If you have any questions about the data collected by MailChimp or wish to exercise your rights regarding this data, you should contact The Rocket Science Group, LLC directly.

4.5 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics on our website, a web analysis service of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies which are text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However if IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be truncated beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data. You can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4.6 Google Tag Manager

We use the Google Tag Manager, a service of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”), to manage website tags via an interface. The Google Tag Manager itself (which implements the tags) is a cookieless domain and does not process any personal data. The service triggers other tags which in turn may collect data. Google Tag Manager does not access this data. If a deactivation has been made at domain or cookie level, this remains in place for all tracking tags implemented with Google Tag Manager. By using the Google Tag Manager scripts (tags) can be activated automatically on our website and data can be transmitted from your browser to Google. This data may include information about your IP address, the browser you are using, the subpages of our website you have visited and other interactions during your website visit.

4.7 Font Awesome

Font Awesome is operated by Fonticons, Inc., located at 6 Porter Road, Apartment 3R, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA. Font Awesome is a collection of scalable vector icons that allows website developers to integrate various icons and social logos on their websites. We use Font Awesome to integrate visual icons on our website. This can include icons for user interfaces, social media links or other graphical representations that improve the design and user experience of our website. Font Awesome can load web fonts from the servers of Fonticons, Inc. when a user visits our website. The IP address of the user is sent to Fonticons, Inc. This is necessary so that the user’s web browser can correctly display the Font Awesome icons. Fonticons, Inc. stores user IP addresses only briefly and exclusively for the purpose of providing the Font Awesome icons. There is no further storage or analysis.

4.8 Google Fonts API

On our website we use the Google Fonts API, a service of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”), to integrate fonts. By integrating these fonts your browser will establish a connection to Google’s servers when visiting our website in order to download the fonts and display them correctly. Through this connection data, in particular your IP address and information about the browser you are using, can be transmitted to Google and stored on Google servers. These servers may be located in the USA or other countries. If you wish to prevent the transfer of data as part of the Google Fonts API, you can block access to the domain fonts.googleapis.com in your browser settings. Please note that in this case our website may not be displayed correctly.

4.9 CookieYes

Our website uses CookieYes, a consent management and privacy compliance service provided by CookieYes Limited. CookieYes helps us to obtain and manage our users’ consent to cookies and online tracking in accordance with legal requirements. When you visit our website CookieYes may collect information about your consent decisions and your interactions with the consent pop up. This information is used to ensure that only the cookies and tracking technologies you have approved are activated on your device.

4.10 WordPress

Our website is based on the WordPress platform, a content management system developed by Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. WordPress enables us to create, manage and publish content. When using our website based on WordPress various data, including your IP address, date and time of access, as well as information about the browser you are using, can be recorded and stored. This data is mainly used for administrative purposes and to ensure the trouble free operation of the website. Some WordPress functions such as comments or contact forms can collect additional personal data if you use them.

4.11 Google reCaptcha

To protect against unwanted inquiries via the internet form on our website we use the reCAPTCHA service of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”). The query serves to distinguish whether the input is made by a human or abusively by automated machine processing. As part of the query information such as your IP address or behavior when filling out the form can be transmitted to Google. For this purpose your input is transmitted to Google and further processed there. By using reCAPTCHA you agree that the recognition you have provided flows into the digitization of old works. However if IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be truncated beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website Google will use this information to evaluate your use of this service. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of reCAPTCHA is not merged with other Google data.

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BrainBox Generatoren is a service of BrainBox Solutions GmbH to identify all privacy relevant services on a website and among other things to help with the creation of the privacy policy. No personal data is collected or processed in this process.