Data Protection Policy
Baden Masters – Elite Curling Tournament
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
The organisers of the Baden Masters are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of visitors to our website and participants at the event. This Data Protection Policy explains what information may be collected, how it is used, and what rights users have regarding their data.
We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Website Use
Our website provides information about the Baden Masters curling tournament, including event details, participating teams, schedules, and news.
Visitors can access the website without providing personal information directly. We do not collect personal data through forms, user accounts, or registrations on the website.
3. Analytics and Technical Data
When visiting the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through standard analytics tools to help us understand how the website is used and to improve its performance.
We use the following services:
Google Analytics – to analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour
Google Search Console – to monitor website performance in search engines
These tools may collect anonymised or aggregated information such as:
IP address (which may be anonymised)
browser type and version
device type
pages visited and time spent on the website
referring websites
This information is used solely for statistical and technical purposes. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise distribute personal data to third parties.
More information about how Google processes data can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Users may prevent the collection of data by Google Analytics through browser settings or by using appropriate browser extensions.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies that are necessary for analytics and basic website functionality. Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device.
Users can configure their browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share personal data collected through the website with third parties. Data generated by analytics services is processed within the respective service platforms (such as Google) solely for website performance analysis.
6. Photos and Videos During the Event
During the Baden Masters event, photographs and video recordings may be taken by the organisers or authorised media representatives.
These recordings may include participants, spectators, volunteers, and officials and may be used for:
event reporting and media coverage
publication on the official website
social media channels
promotional materials related to the Baden Masters
press and media communication
By attending the event, individuals acknowledge that they may appear in such recordings.
Anyone who does not wish to appear in photos or videos may inform the organisers on site, and reasonable efforts will be made to respect such requests.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the website and any associated data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
9. Changes to This Policy
This Data Protection Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal requirements or changes in how the website operates. The latest version will always be published on this page.
10. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Data Protection Policy or data protection matters related to the Baden Masters, please contact the organisers:
Baden Masters – Organising Committee
Email: info@badenmasters.ch