2. Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

‍Last updated: 28.05.2025
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‍We care about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with Swiss data protection laws (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

‍1. Who we are

‍This website is operated by Tosca Maestro, OLIVI, based in Switzerland.
Contact: hi@cheftosca.com

‍2. What personal data we collect and why

‍We may collect and process the following data:
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Contact form: name, email address, and your message – used to respond to your request.
‍Newsletter subscription: email address – to send you updates and news.
‍Analytics: anonymized usage data (via tools like Google Analytics) – to improve the website experience.
‍Cookies: for performance and functionality – see section 5.

‍3. Legal basis for processing

‍Under the GDPR (if applicable), the legal bases include:

Your consent (e.g. newsletter signup)
Our legitimate interest in operating and improving the website
Compliance with legal obligations

‍4. How we store your data

‍Your data is stored securely and is only accessible by those who need it to perform relevant tasks. We use reputable hosting and newsletter providers who are GDPR-compliant (e.g. Mailchimp, ConvertKit).We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes listed above.

‍5. Cookies

‍This site uses cookies. When you first visit, you will see a banner asking for your consent. You can manage cookie preferences at any time.Types of cookies we may use:

‍Essential: to make the site work (cannot be disabled)
‍Analytics: to understand how visitors use the site
‍Marketing: if we use tools like Facebook Pixel or Google Ads (not active unless stated)

‍6. Your rights

‍You have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw your consent at any time
Object to processing for specific purposes (e.g. marketing)
To exercise these rights, contact us at hi@cheftosca.com.

‍7. Third-party tools

‍We may use third-party services (e.g. Mailchimp, Google Analytics) that process data outside Switzerland or the EU. We ensure that any such service provides an adequate level of protection (e.g. through Standard Contractual Clauses or participation in recognized frameworks).

‍8. Newsletter and Mailchimp

‍We use Mailchimp to manage our newsletter and email communications. When you sign up, your email address and other relevant data (such as IP address and subscription date) are stored and processed by Mailchimp.

Mailchimp is a U.S.-based company and is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which provides an adequate level of protection under the GDPR and Swiss data protection law.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of our emails.