Privacy Policy
1 Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy informs you about the nature, scope and purpose of the collection and use of personal data on our website Onjms.ch (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) by the Swiss Symphony Orchestra of Jeunesses Musicales Suisse (hereinafter referred to as “we” or “us”) and provides information about your rights. These rights are governed by the applicable data protection laws.
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2 Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this Website and the contact person for data protection matters is:
Swiss Symphony Orchestra of Jeunesses Musicales Suisse
c/o Javier López Sanz
President
Kasernenstrasse 37
3013 Berne
Email: info@onjms.ch
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3 Data Collection on This Website
3.1 Server Log Files
Our Website is operated and hosted by Wix.com Ltd. When you visit our Website, technical information is automatically collected and stored in so-called server log files. This includes, in particular:
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IP address and operating system of your device
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Browser type, version and language
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Date and time of access
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Pages and files accessed
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The website from which you accessed our Website (referrer URL)
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Status codes (e.g. 404)
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Transmission protocols used
This data is collected to ensure the security, stability and functionality of the Website and to analyse and resolve technical issues.
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Further information on data processing by Wix can be found in Wix's Privacy Policy at:
https://www.wix.com/about/privacy
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
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3.2 Online Registration Form
When you register for our programmes or activities using our online form, we process the personal data you provide (e.g. name, email address, telephone number and any additional information required for registration) in order to process and manage your registration.
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This data is processed exclusively for the purpose of organising, conducting and administering the respective registration. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties unless this is necessary for the provision of the relevant programme or activity or required by law.
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The data will only be retained for as long as necessary to process and administer your registration and to comply with statutory retention obligations.
3.3 Cookies
We use cookies on our Website. Cookies are small files that are placed on your device and stored by your browser.
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Some of the cookies we use are automatically deleted when you leave our Website. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them or until they expire. These cookies enable us to recognise your browser when you visit our Website again.
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You can configure your browser to notify you before cookies are placed and to decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept them. You can also exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or generally, or prevent cookies from being stored altogether. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the Website.
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Cookies that are necessary for electronic communication, for functions you have requested or for optimising your user experience are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, where the GDPR applies.
4 External Services
We use various third-party services on our Website. Below, we explain which services we use, their purposes and what data is collected.
4.1 Google Maps
Our Website uses Google Maps, a mapping service provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”).
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Google Maps allows us to integrate interactive maps directly into our Website, providing you with convenient map functions, such as locating places or planning routes.
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When you visit a page of our Website containing Google Maps, Google receives information that you have accessed the relevant page. Additional data, particularly your IP address, is also transmitted to Google and stored on Google's servers. These servers may be located in the United States or other countries. ​This occurs regardless of whether you have a Google account and are logged in or whether you do not have a Google account.
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Google stores your data in the form of user profiles and uses it for advertising, market research and/or the customisation of its website according to user needs. Such analysis is carried out in particular to provide targeted advertising, including to users who are not logged in.
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You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles. To exercise this right, you must contact Google directly.
4.2 Social Media
We have included links to our social media channels on our Website. These links are clearly identifiable, typically through the corresponding social media icons.
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When you click on these icons, you will be redirected to our social media channels.
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In this case, the social media providers will become aware that you have accessed their platforms via our Website. They may use the data collected in this way for their own purposes.
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Please note that we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or how it is used by the respective platform operators.
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4.3 Youtube
Our Website contains embedded videos from the YouTube platform, which is provided by Google Ireland Limited.
When you access a page containing an embedded YouTube video, personal data (e.g. your IP address and technical information) may be transmitted to YouTube. Further information can be found in Google's Privacy Policy.
5 Links
Our Website contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or data protection practices of external websites that you may access through these links. Please refer to the respective websites for information about their privacy practices.
6 Disclosure of Data to Third Parties
In order to provide you with the information and services available on our Website, we work with various service providers, particularly IT service providers, to ensure that we can offer a modern and functional Website. These service providers process your data only within the scope of the services they perform on our behalf. We transfer personal data to recipients outside Switzerland and the European Union (third countries) without your consent only where such transfers are necessary for the performance of the relevant contract, for compliance with legal obligations or for the protection of our legitimate interests.
7 Your Rights
To the extent provided for under the data protection laws applicable to you, you may request information free of charge about the personal data stored concerning you, its origin and recipients, and the purposes for which it is processed.
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Subject to the applicable legal requirements, you also have the right to request the rectification or deletion of your personal data, the restriction of its processing, or to object to its processing. Where the GDPR applies, you may also have the right to receive your personal data in a format that allows it to be transferred to another organisation (right to data portability).
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You may withdraw any consent you have given at any time with effect for the future. An informal notification by email is sufficient for this purpose.
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Please note that the rights mentioned above are subject to statutory limitations and that exercising these rights may affect or prevent us from providing certain services. You are entitled to enforce your rights through legal proceedings or lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.
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In Switzerland, the competent authority is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC):
8 Updates and Amendments to This Privacy Policy
We may amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time. The current version of this Privacy Policy is available at:
https://www.onjms.ch/privacy-policy
Last updated: 8 June 2026
Source: Rentsch Partner AG
Automated translation of the German version.