Van H. Colours

Last updated: 22/01/2026

1. Introduction

Van H. Colours respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

This Privacy Policy explains how your data is collected, used, stored, and protected.

2. Data Controller

Van H. Colours
Independent Studio
Based in Switzerland
Email: [your professional email]

3. Personal Data Collected

Depending on your interaction with the website or services, we may collect:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Billing information
  • Questionnaire responses
  • Photographs voluntarily submitted for analysis
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may download and extract location data from images available on the site.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience.

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
  • If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is set to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • When you log in, cookies are set to save your login information and screen display preferences.
    • Login cookies last two days
    • Screen options cookies last one year
    • If “Remember Me” is selected, login persists for two weeks
  • If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie is stored indicating the post ID. This expires after one day and contains no personal data.

You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles).

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited the external website directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content — especially if you are logged in to their platform.

Van H. Colours does not control the data practices of these third-party websites.

7 . Purpose of Data Processing

Your data is collected for the following purposes:

  • Providing and delivering purchased services
  • Performing personalised colour analysis
  • Client communication and follow-up
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Marketing communications (newsletters, updates)
  • Website analytics and improvement

8 . Photographs & Sensitive Content

Photographs submitted by clients are:

  • Used exclusively for the purpose of personal colour analysis
  • Never shared with third parties
  • Never published or reused without explicit written consent
  • Stored securely and deleted when no longer necessary

9 . Marketing Communications

By providing your email address, you may receive newsletters or follow-up communications.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

10 . Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to:

  • Understand website usage
  • Improve performance and user experience

You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

11 . Data Storage & Security

Van H. Colours implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

12 . Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to certain data processing activities
  • Request data portability where applicable

Requests may be sent to: [your professional email]

13 . Third-Party Services

Trusted third-party providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, payment processors, analytics tools) may process data on our behalf, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

14 . International Clients

For clients located outside Switzerland or the EU, data is processed in accordance with internationally recognised data protection standards.

15 . Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The version published on the website applies.