Data Privacy Statement

Last revised: February 22, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to River Bend Works ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

If you have questions about this policy or our practices, please contact us via the contact page or by phone at +41 44 123 4567.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We gather data that you voluntarily share when you:

  • Complete the contact form on our site
  • Sign up for updates (if available)
  • Reach out to us directly

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Location (if provided)
  • Any other details you choose to include in your message

Information Automatically Collected

When you browse our site, we may automatically collect certain details about your device and usage, such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address (where applicable, anonymized)
  • Pages visited and time spent on them
  • Referral URLs
  • Date and time of access

How We Use Your Information

We utilize the gathered data to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
  • Provide updates if you subscribe
  • Enhance our website and content
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Protect against harmful, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity

We do not sell, lease, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a site. They help websites run smoothly and provide information to site owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our site, you might see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept, reject, or customize optional cookies (where available).

You can also control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

Our site may include links to external websites and services. We do not control the content or privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Examples of Services We May Use

  • Google Fonts: For typography. Google Privacy Policy
  • Third-party image providers: For illustration images used across the site.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer period is required or allowed by law.

  • Contact submissions: Retained for a limited time to handle follow-ups
  • Subscriptions (if used): Until you unsubscribe
  • Cookie preferences: Stored for a limited period based on consent
  • Analytics data: Retained in anonymized form where applicable

Your Rights

Depending on where you are, you might have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection, or withdrawal of consent where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please reach out via the contact page or call +41 44 123 4567. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has shared personal data, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Our site operates from Switzerland. If you access it from outside Switzerland, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Switzerland or other locations where service providers operate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will publish the revised policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please reach out:

Sophie Keller
River Bend Works
Zurich, Switzerland

Phone: +41 44 123 4567

We will strive to respond within a reasonable timeframe.