Privacy Policy
1. An overview of data protection
General information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data are all data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in this Privacy Policy.
Data recording on this website
Who is responsible for data collection?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the contact details in the section “Controller information” below.
How do we record your data?
We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us. This may, for instance be information you enter into our contact form.
Other data shall be recorded by our IT systems automatically or after you consent to its recording during your website visit. This data comprises primarily technical information (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time the site was accessed). This information is recorded automatically when you access this website.
What are the purposes we use your data for?
A portion of the information is generated to guarantee the error free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user patterns. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders or other order enquiries.
What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?
You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures. You also have the right to demand that your data are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you have the option to revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to log a complaint with the competent supervising agency.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions about this or any other data protection related issues.
Analysis tools and tools provided by third parties
There is a possibility that your browsing patterns will be statistically analyzed when your visit this website. Such analyses are performed primarily with what we refer to as analysis programs.
For detailed information about these analysis programs please consult our Data Protection Declaration below.
2. Hosting and Infrastructure Providers:
We host our website using external service providers. In doing so, personal data such as IP addresses and technical usage data may be processed in order to ensure the secure, reliable, and efficient operation of the website.
Data processing is carried out in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Webflow (website hosting)
This website is hosted by Webflow, Inc., 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. Webflow provides the infrastructure and platform used to create and host our website. When you visit our website, Webflow may process technical data, including IP addresses and log files, to ensure proper functionality and security. Further information can be found in Webflow’s privacy policy: https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy
Cloudflare
We use Cloudflare, Inc., 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA, to enhance the security and performance of our website. Cloudflare acts as a security and content delivery layer, helping protect the website against malicious traffic and ensuring reliable content delivery. In this process, technical data such as IP addresses may be processed. Cloudflare’s privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
Amazon CloudFront CDN
We use Amazon CloudFront, a content delivery network (CDN) operated by Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, 38 avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg. CloudFront is used to improve the performance, availability, and security of our website by delivering content efficiently. In this context, technical data such as IP addresses may be processed. More information is available in Amazon’s privacy policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
3. General information and mandatory information
Data protection
The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Hence, we handle your personal data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration.
Whenever you use this website, a variety of personal information will be collected. Personal data comprises data that can be used to personally identify you. This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we collect as well as the purposes we use this data for. It also explains how, and for which purpose the information is collected.
We herewith advise you that the transmission of data via the Internet (i.e., through e-mail communications) may be prone to security gaps. It is not possible to completely protect data against third-party access.
Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)
The data processing controller on this website is:
Chiral Nano AG
Überlandstrasse 129
8600 Dübendorf
Switzerland
Email: info@chiralnano.com
The controller is the natural person or legal entity that single-handedly or jointly with others makes decisions as to the purposes of and resources for the processing of personal data (e.g., names, e-mail addresses, etc.).
Storage duration
Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you assert a justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.
General information on the legal basis for the data processing on this website
We process personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Depending on the context, data processing is based on:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests in operating and securing this website
Data Retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the respective purpose or as required by applicable legal obligations.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers are located outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area, including in the United States. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Recipients of Personal Data
We may share personal data with trusted external service providers where necessary to operate this website or fulfil contractual obligations. Such providers process personal data solely on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw any consent you have given at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@chiralnano.com.
Data Security
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect the transmission of confidential information. Encrypted connections can be recognised by the “https://” prefix and the lock symbol in the browser address bar.
4. Recording of data on this website
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and do not cause any damage. Some cookies are technically necessary to ensure the proper functioning and security of the website. Other cookies may be used for analytical purposes.
Necessary cookies are stored based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Analytical cookies are only used with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time via your browser settings.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies and to allow cookies only in individual cases or to generally exclude them. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Server log files
The provider of this website and its pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser communicates to us automatically. The information comprises:
- The type and version of browser used
- The used operating system
- Referrer URL
- The hostname of the accessing computer
- The time of the server inquiry
- The IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources.
This data is recorded on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the technically error free depiction and the optimization of the operator’s website. In order to achieve this, server log files must be recorded.
Contact form
If you submit inquiries to us via our contact form, the information provided in the contact form as well as any contact information provided therein will be stored by us in order to handle your inquiry and in the event that we have further questions. We will not share this information without your consent.
The processing of these data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your request is related to the execution of a contract or if it is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the requests addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your agreement (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.
The information you have entered into the contact form shall remain with us until you ask us to eradicate the data, revoke your consent to the archiving of data or if the purpose for which the information is being archived no longer exists (e.g., after we have concluded our response to your inquiry). This shall be without prejudice to any mandatory legal provisions, in particular retention periods.
Use of AI on the website
We use AI-supported tools to assist with internal processes, such as prioritizing and organizing incoming inquiries.
When you interact with website elements that involve AI-supported processing, your input may be processed automatically to improve efficiency and response quality. No automated decision-making with legal or significant effects takes place.
Processing is based on our legitimate interest in improving operational efficiency (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Where required, consent will be obtained.
Request by e-mail, telephone, or fax
If you contact us by e-mail, telephone or fax, your request, including all resulting personal data (name, request) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass these data on without your consent.
These data are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is required for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the data are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries submitted to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if it has been obtained; the consent can be revoked at any time.
The data sent by you to us via contact requests remain with us until you request us to delete, revoke your consent to the storage or the purpose for the data storage lapses (e.g. after completion of your request). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular statutory retention periods - remain unaffected.
Third-party form and workflow tools
We use third-party tools to manage internal workflows and collect inquiries, including:
- Notion (documentation and internal processing)
- Tally and Google Forms (online forms)
These tools process the data submitted through forms solely for the purpose of handling inquiries and internal organization. Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, depending on the context.
5. Social media
Our website includes links and elements from the LinkedIn network. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
When you visit a page on our website that contains LinkedIn elements, a connection to LinkedIn’s servers may be established and your IP address may be transmitted to LinkedIn. If you are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn may associate your visit with your user profile. The use of LinkedIn is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time. Further information on how LinkedIn processes personal data can be found in LinkedIn’s privacy policy:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
6. Analytics and performance measurement
Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Tag Manager is used to manage and deploy website tags. The tool itself does not store cookies and does not create user profiles. However, it may process technical information such as IP addresses in order to function correctly.
The use of Google Tag Manager is based on our legitimate interest in efficient and secure website management pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Where consent is required, processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics allows us to analyze how visitors use our website. The information collected may include pages visited, time spent on pages, device and browser information, and approximate location. IP anonymization is enabled, meaning that your IP address is shortened within the EU or EEA before transmission.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies. Data processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you can revoke at any time.
Data may be transferred to servers in the United States. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
Further information on Google Analytics and data protection can be found here:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
7. Plug-ins and Tools
Mapbox
We use Mapbox to display interactive maps on our website. The provider is Mapbox, Inc., 740 15th Street NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20005, USA.
When you access a page that includes Mapbox maps, your IP address, device information and browser data may be transmitted to Mapbox servers in order to provide the map functionality.
The use of Mapbox is based on our legitimate interest in providing an informative and user-friendly website pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Where consent is required, processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Data may be transferred to the United States. Mapbox is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
Further information on data processing by Mapbox can be found in their privacy policy:
https://www.mapbox.com/legal/privacy
Tally
We use Tally to provide online forms on our website, such as contact or application forms. The provider is Tally BV, Belgium.
When you submit a form via Tally, the information you enter is processed in order to handle your request. The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in processing inquiries).
Further information about data processing by Tally can be found in their privacy policy:
https://tally.so/help/privacy-policy
8. Amendments
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, and the updated version will apply from the date of publication.
This version is effective as of 3 February 2026.