Privacy & Cookies

Last updated: 15 July 2026

1. Data controller

The Swiss Language Academy is responsible for personal data processed through this website.

2. Data we collect

• Contact details that you provide, such as name, email address and telephone number.
• Information about your language, level, preferred lesson format, schedule, city, objectives or deadline.
• Your email address and chosen language when you start a free placement test.
• Technical information required to deliver and secure the website, such as IP address, browser type, date, time and requested pages.
• Your cookie preferences.

3. Why we use it

• Answer requests and prepare course proposals.
• Organise lessons, tests, customer support and administration.
• Protect forms from abuse and maintain website security.
• Send course news or commercial information only when legally permitted and according to your choice.
• Improve our services and website when optional measurement has been accepted.

4. Legal basis

Processing is based on steps requested before entering a contract, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate interests in operating and securing the school, or consent where required. Consent can be withdrawn at any time without affecting earlier lawful processing.

5. Recipients and service providers

Data is available only to authorised Swiss Language Academy staff and teachers when needed. Hosting, email, technical support and anti-spam providers may process limited data on our behalf. Free language tests currently use the Academy’s existing test infrastructure. Cloudflare Turnstile may process technical data to prevent automated abuse.

6. International transfers

Some technical providers may process data outside Switzerland. Where required, transfers are protected through recognised safeguards or an adequate level of protection.

7. Retention

Data is retained only for as long as needed for the purpose for which it was collected, to manage the customer relationship, and to comply with accounting, contractual or legal duties. Unsuccessful enquiries are periodically deleted or anonymised.

8. Your rights

Subject to applicable Swiss data protection law and, where relevant, the GDPR, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability or object to certain processing. You may withdraw consent and object to direct marketing at any time. Contact us using the details above. You may also contact the competent data protection authority.

9. Cookies and local storage

Necessary technologies keep the website working, remember your privacy choice and protect forms. Optional analytics or marketing technologies are disabled until accepted. You can accept, reject or change optional choices at any time through “Cookie settings” in the footer.

10. Updates

We may update this notice when the website, services or legal requirements change. The current version is always published on this page.