Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05/01/2025

Bousta.com (“Bousta,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors and users of our website, Bousta.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data under this Privacy Policy is:

Email: info@bousta.com

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of Bousta.com. It covers personal data collected through the Website, whether when browsing content, subscribing to newsletters, contacting us, or interacting with any other Website features.

3. Types of Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide

We may process personal data you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name (if supplied)
  • Email address
  • Any information included in messages, inquiries, or submissions to Bousta

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited and referring URLs

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

Personal data is used for purposes including:

  • Operating, administering, and maintaining the Website
  • Responding to inquiries and communicating with users
  • Ensuring security, stability, and proper functioning of the Website
  • Conducting statistical analysis to improve Website performance
  • Complying with legal or regulatory obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on applicable law, including:

  • Your consent, where required
  • Legitimate interests, such as operating and improving the Website
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Performance of contractual or pre-contractual measures, where relevant

6. Sharing Your Data

Bousta does not sell or rent personal data. Personal data may only be shared with third parties when necessary, such as:

  • Hosting providers, IT service providers, or CRM partners
  • Website analytics providers
  • Professional advisers or authorities, where required by law

All third parties are required to adhere to applicable data protection laws and maintain appropriate safeguards.

7. International Transfers

Your personal data may be processed in countries outside the EU, UK, or Switzerland. In such cases, we implement safeguards including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other lawful transfer mechanisms to ensure protection of your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. Users can manage cookie preferences via their browser settings.

Additional details may be provided in a separate Cookies Policy.

10. Data Security

Bousta implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to maintain high security, absolute protection cannot be guaranteed.

11. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent

Requests can be submitted to: info@bousta.com

12. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You may lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority, including the EU, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), or the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

13. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. Bousta is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third parties before providing personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Bousta may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be published on the Website and take effect immediately upon posting. Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact e-mail: info@bousta.com