Privacy Policy

Limitation of liability for internal content
The content of our website has been compiled with meticulous care and to the best of our knowledge.
We are liable for our own content on these pages in accordance with general laws.

Limitation of liability for external links
Our website contains links to the websites of third parties (“external links”). As the content of these websites is not under our control, we cannot assume any liability for such external content. In all cases, the provider of information of the linked websites is liable for the content and accuracy of the information provided. At the point in time when the links were placed, no infringements of the law were recognisable to us. As soon as an infringement of the law becomes known to us, we will immediately remove the link in question.

Copyright
The content and works published on this website are governed by the copyright laws of Switzerland. Any duplication, processing, distribution, or any form of utilisation beyond the scope of copyright law shall require the prior written consent of the author or authors in question.

 

On 1 September 2023 the New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) came into force in Switzerland.

Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how the Society for Treatment and Management of Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer (APC) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information in accordance the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FDPA) and other applicable regulations when you visit the website http://www.apccc.org and when you chose to join the APCCC newsletter/mailing list. By using this website and (optionally) the mailing list, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this Policy.

Data Controller
The Society for Treatment and Management of Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer (APC) is responsible for processing the personal data collected through this website, serving as the Data Controller. APC can be reached by e-mail at info@apccc.org or by phone at +41 58 666 7316.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and activity on this website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Access times
• Pages viewed

Personal Information Relating to the Dissemination of APCCC Activities (newsletter)

In case you opt-in to the APCCC Newsletter, we collect and process information as

• First Name and Last Name
• E-mail address

Personal Information Relating to APCCC Registration

In case of registration with the APCCC for in-person participation or for later viewing of recorded presentations, we collect the personal information provided directly by you through the registration form, such as:

• Title
• First Name and Last Name
• Function
• Organization
• E-mail address
• Phone
• Address
• ZIP / Postal code
• City/Country
• Dietary Preferences
• If the invitation letter for Visa Application request is selected:

     – Family name and First name:
– Address, City, Country:
– Nationality:
– Date of birth:
– Passport number:
– Date of issue:
– Passport valid until:
– Place of issue:
– Duration of stay from:
– Affiliation:
– Accompanying person of:

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Improve our website and the services we provide
• Manage the organization of APCCC and the availability of the presentations made at APCCC
• Inform you about APCCC activities
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

While we are the organization responsible for your data, we may work with companies to help us process it. We may share your information with:

• Fondazione per l’Istituto oncologico di ricerca, Bellinzona, Switzerland (https://fondazioneior.ch), the non-profit organization taking care of all support activities of APC, including organizing the APCCC conference and its Web site [www.apccc.org]
• GroupConsulter, Berikon, Switzerland, (https://www.groupconsulter.ch): the provider of the EventManger platform (https://onlineevent.ch) adopted for managing the conference https://onlineevent.ch/APCCC/2026
• Gimbo3d, Bellinzona, Switzerland: the website management company [https://www.gimbo3d.ch/]
• Hoststar Multimedia Network AG, Fraubrunnen, Switzerland: the hosting provider [https://www.hoststar.ch/en/privacy-policy]
• Payrexx: the payment processor [https://onlineevent.ch/privacy]

We may also disclose your personal information with law enforcement or government agencies, if required by law. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, in accordance with the requirements of the relevant laws.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

For more information about our use of cookies and similar technologies, please refer to the Cookie Policy [link].

Your Rights

Under the Swiss FDPA and other relevant regulations, you have rights regarding your personal information, which can be exercised under certain conditions, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to or restrict processing in specific situations
• The right to data portability (under applicable regulations)

We aim to respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

The exercise of these rights is generally free of charge. However, a fee may be required if the effort required is disproportionate or the requests are manifestly unfounded.

Personal Data Inquiries

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Fondazione IOR

Data Protection Officer

privacy@ior.usi.ch

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Policy on this page.

Last update: July 23dt, 2025