Data Protection / Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how we process personal data when you visit our website, contact us or use our services.
1. Controller / Data controller
The controller within the meaning of applicable data protection laws is:
FC Blau-Weiss Erlenbach Juniors
8703 Erlenbach, Zurich
E-mail: info@bw-juniors.ch
2. What data we process
We process personal data that you provide to us or that is collected automatically when you use our website. This includes in particular:
- Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, date and time of access, pages viewed (for server logs and security).
- Contact data: Name, e-mail address, telephone number and message content when you contact us (e.g. via contact form or e-mail).
- Registration data: Information about your child and yourself when you register for a team or event (e.g. name, date of birth, contact details, medical notes you choose to provide).
- Newsletter / info mail (if used): E-mail address and communication preferences.
- Media & consent: Photos and videos that you have permitted the club to use for team communication, website or social media.
3. Purposes of processing
We process personal data in particular for the following purposes:
- to operate and maintain the website (security, performance, analytics)
- to respond to enquiries and communicate with players, parents, coaches and partners
- to organise training, matches, tournaments and club events
- to manage registrations, team lists and internal club administration
- to fulfil legal obligations (e.g. accounting, association regulations)
- to inform about club activities, results and events (news posts, newsletters etc.)
Where the EU GDPR applies, we process data based on Art. 6(1)(b) (contract), 6(1)(c) (legal obligation), 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests of the club) or, if required, your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a)).
4. Cookies & similar technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the site, to improve user experience and, where applicable, for simple analytics (e.g. number of visitors).
You can control the use of cookies via your browser settings and through our cookie banner. If you disable cookies, some functions of the website may not be fully available.
5. Data sharing & service providers
We only share personal data with third parties if this is necessary for club operations, required by law, or if you have given your consent. Typical recipients include:
- IT and hosting providers who operate our website and e-mail services
- Service providers for registration, league administration or sports platforms
- Associations and federations (e.g. football association) for match and player registration
These service providers are carefully selected and are contractually obliged to process personal data only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection law.
6. Storage periods
We store personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by legal retention obligations (e.g. accounting records).
Data that is no longer required for these purposes will be deleted or anonymised as far as possible.
7. Your rights
Depending on the applicable law (in particular the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection and, if applicable, the EU GDPR), you may have the following rights with regard to your personal data:
- Right of access (information about the data we process about you)
- Right to rectification of incorrect or incomplete data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”), as far as no legal obligations oppose this
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability (in certain cases)
- Right to object to processing for reasons relating to your particular situation
- Right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on your consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@bw-juniors.ch.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority. In Switzerland, this is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).
8. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. Nevertheless, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time in order to comply with legal requirements or to reflect changes in our data processing. The current version is always available on this website.
Last updated: 4/11/2026