Privacy Policy
Effective date: February 19, 2026
Last updated: February 19, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Thommen IT ("we", "us", "our") collects and uses information when you access www.palacecmty.com ("Service"). By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Data Controller
Thommen IT
Bifangstrasse 21a
5430 Wettingen, Switzerland
UID: CHE-406.697.051
Email: [email protected]
Information We Collect
Usage Data
When you visit our Service, we automatically collect:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time of access
- Referring web pages
- Device type and operating system
Voting Data
When you vote on items, polls, or gallery images, we store your IP address and a device fingerprint to prevent duplicate voting. This data is not linked to any personal account.
User Submissions
If you submit gallery images or feedback, we collect the content you provide along with your IP address and email (if provided). Submissions are voluntary.
How We Use Your Information
- Providing the Service: To operate and maintain the website, including vote tallying, content display, and session management.
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns, identify trends, and improve the Service.
- Security: To detect and prevent abuse, spam, and bot activity (via Cloudflare Turnstile).
- Advertising: To serve relevant advertisements through our ad partners.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases (Swiss nDSG and EU GDPR):
- Legitimate interest: Website operation, analytics, security, and fraud prevention.
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (performance, targeting). You can manage consent via the cookie banner.
- Legal obligation: Where required by applicable law.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
| Service | Purpose | Data Processed |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | CDN, DDoS protection, bot verification (Turnstile), image storage (R2) | IP address, request headers |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag management and analytics | Usage data, IP address |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Cookies, device info, browsing data |
| Sentry | Error monitoring | Error data, browser info, URL |
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our Service. For full details on the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide the Service:
- Session data: 7 days (Redis-backed sessions)
- Vote records: Retained indefinitely (anonymised IP + device hash)
- Usage logs: Up to 30 days
- User submissions: Until removed by request or moderation
Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Switzerland and the EEA. Our third-party providers (Cloudflare, Google) maintain appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and adequacy decisions.
Your Rights
Under Swiss nDSG and EU GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing at any time
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].
Supervisory Authority
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Feldeggweg 1
3003 Bern, Switzerland
www.edoeb.admin.ch
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
Thommen IT
Bifangstrasse 21a
5430 Wettingen, Switzerland
Email: [email protected]