Information on data processing
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy informs you about which personal data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.
Verein Lüschers Happy Nannies
Giselihalde 9
6006 Lucerne
Switzerland
Email: info@happynannies.ch
Telephone: +41 76 370 06 62
The association's board is responsible for data processing.
The protection of your personal data is of great importance to us. We process your data exclusively on the basis of statutory provisions, in particular:
This Privacy Policy applies to the website www.happynannies.ch and all associated services.
Each time you access our website, the following information is automatically collected:
Purpose: This data is used to ensure a smooth connection, system security, and technical administration of the network infrastructure.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in the provision of a functional and secure website.
Retention period: Data is deleted after a maximum of 7 days.
If you contact us via the contact form, email, or telephone, your details will be stored:
Purpose: Processing your enquiry and making contact.
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Retention period: Data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for its intended purpose, or upon your request for deletion.
In the course of our placement activities, we collect the following data:
From families:
From nannies:
Purpose: Placement of suitable carers, contract management, payroll processing, statutory reporting obligations.
Legal basis: Performance of contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR), legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Retention period: Data is stored for the duration of the contractual relationship and thereafter in accordance with statutory retention obligations (generally 10 years for tax-relevant documents).
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device.
Types of cookies used:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| Technically necessary cookies | Ensuring the functionality of the website | Session |
| LocalStorage (language setting) | Storing the selected language (DE/EN) | Permanent |
Please note: We currently use no tracking, analytics, or marketing cookies. The cookies we use serve solely to ensure the functionality of the website.
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set, and to allow or block them individually or under certain conditions. If cookies are not accepted, the functionality of our website may be limited.
Our website uses LocalStorage to store your language preference (German or English). This information is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our server.
Purpose: Improving the user experience by retaining the language setting.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Our contact form optionally offers a speech-to-text function (voice input). This uses the Web Speech API of your browser.
Please note: If you use this function, the privacy policies of Google or Microsoft also apply accordingly.
We use external Content Delivery Networks for faster loading times:
When you visit our website, resources are loaded from these servers. Your IP address may be transmitted to the CDN providers in the process.
Purpose: Faster delivery of website content, reducing the load on our servers.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
For communication, we use standard email services. Emails may be transmitted unencrypted. For confidential information, we recommend using encrypted communication channels or postal correspondence.
We currently use none of the following services:
Your personal data is only disclosed to third parties in the following circumstances:
We work with carefully selected service providers who support us in delivering our services:
These service providers are contractually obliged to comply with data protection requirements and may only use the data to fulfil their tasks.
Your data is not, as a rule, transferred to countries outside Switzerland or the EU/EEA. Exceptions:
You have the following rights with regard to your personal data:
You have the right to obtain information about the personal data we hold about you.
You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate data or the completion of incomplete data.
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, provided there are no statutory retention obligations to the contrary.
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your data.
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation.
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time with effect for the future.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: info@happynannies.ch
Telephone: +41 76 370 06 62
Post: Verein Lüschers Happy Nannies, Giselihalde 9, 6006 Lucerne
We employ technical and organisational security measures to protect your data against accidental or deliberate manipulation, loss, destruction, or access by unauthorised persons. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.
We store personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the respective purposes, or as required by statutory retention periods.
| Type of Data | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact enquiries | Until fully processed, then deleted |
| Application documents (unsuccessful applicants) | 6 months after the conclusion of the application process |
| Contract and billing data | 10 years (statutory retention obligation) |
| Personnel files | 10 years after termination of employment |
| Server log files | 7 days |
Our website may contain links to websites of other providers. We have no influence over whether those providers comply with data protection requirements. Please consult those providers directly for information about their data protection practices.
Our website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16 without the consent of their legal guardians.
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time in compliance with applicable data protection legislation. The current version is always available on our website.
This Privacy Policy is current as of: January 2025
For questions about data protection or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Verein Lüschers Happy Nannies
Giselihalde 9
6006 Lucerne
Switzerland
Email: info@happynannies.ch
Telephone: +41 76 370 06 62