The privacy policy applies to use of this website. The privacy policy informs you about collection of personal data during your visit to this website. By using the website, you consent to processing of your personal data in accordance with the privacy policy.
Responsible for data processing within the meaning of data protection legislation:
Swiss Academy of
Engineering Sciences SATW
St. Annagasse 18
8001 Zurich
+41 44 226 50 11
info@satw.ch
Your personal data is collected and processed in compliance with the applicable data protection laws and requirements. SATW accepts no liability whatsoever for use of this website.
SATW processes personal data insofar as is appropriate and necessary for the provision of the services offered on the website. This data processing is within the scope of fulfilment of the tasks with regard to the association's purpose and for the fulfilment of legal duties.
We collect different categories of personal data when you use our website. These include:
We store the following technical data and server log files to ensure secure operation of our website's technical infrastructure and to optimise its performance and user experience continuously:
The personal data collected will only be stored for as long as is necessary for the abovementioned purposes or as required by the applicable legal provisions. Data that is no longer required will be erased unless its retention is required by law.
SATW uses cookies to analyse and improve website use. You can set your browser to block cookies or to notify you when cookies are sent. However, some website functions may be restricted if cookies are deactivated.
We protect your data using technical and organisational measures that are appropriate to the respective risk.
SATW offers further services on its website in addition to newsletter subscription. You can order publications, register for events (either directly on satw.ch or via external platforms such as Eventbrite) or register for special programmes.
The personal data collected, such as name, e-mail address or postal address, will only be used to provide the requested service. Data will only be passed on to third parties if this is necessary to provide the service you have requested.
If external service providers such as Eventbrite are used for event registration, the data protection provisions of these providers apply.
This website contains links to external websites operated by third parties. SATW accepts no responsibility for the content or data protection practices of these external websites. The use of such linked pages is governed exclusively by the data protection statements and terms of use published there.
Your personal data will not be passed on to third parties. An exception exists if this is necessary for our services, for example for dispatch by third parties of publications. Your data will also be passed on if you have expressly consented to this. External service providers who work for us are contractually obliged to treat your data securely and confidentially.
When using services such as Google Analytics or social media buttons (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter), personal data may be transmitted to countries outside Switzerland.
The data collected by Google Analytics is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google's data protection provisions apply.
Data such as your IP address may be transmitted to the respective providers and processed there when using social media buttons. The data protection provisions of the respective social media platforms apply to this processing.
SATW uses Zoho as a platform for customer relationship management (CRM), for website analysis, for surveys and for integrating forms on the website. Personal data may be transmitted to Zoho servers located outside Switzerland, such as in the Netherlands or Ireland. Zoho undertakes to comply with data protection standards in accordance with the applicable regulations. Further information can be found in Zoho's privacy policy.
On the basis of the Data Protection Act, you have the following rights:
Please contact us at the above address to exercise your rights.
Please note that individual updates to this privacy policy may become necessary in the course of further development of this website and implementation of new technologies or changes to legal provisions.
SATW reserves the right to amend this privacy policy at any time, taking into account the applicable data protection regulations. The current version published on this website shall apply.
Last update: Management Board, 12 September 2025
