Data Protection Policy

(Datenschutzerklärung)

1. Responsible person

The person responsible for data processing on this website is: Dr. Ivan Josipovic University of Zurich (UZH), IPZ Affolternstrasse 56 8050 Zürich, Switzerland Email: [email protected]

2. Collection and purpose of data processing

On this website, I collect personal data (specifically your email address) only if you choose to contact me or express interest in participating in the study.

• Purpose: The sole purpose of collecting your email address via this site is to coordinate and arrange dates for interviews or workshops with interested participants.
• Legal basis: Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR / Art. 6 para. 6 nFADP) provided when you reach out to us.

3. Transition to research participation

Please note that this website only serves as an initial point of contact.

• Subsequent data collection: All research-related data collection (interviews, surveys, workshops) is governed by a separate, comprehensive Informed Consent Sheet.
• This sheet will be provided to you before any formal participation begins and details how research data is pseudonymized, stored, and protected in accordance with university ethics committee standards.

4. Storage duration

Email addresses collected for scheduling purposes will be stored only as long as necessary to facilitate the organization of the study or until you withdraw your consent. If you decide not to participate after the initial contact, your contact details will be deleted.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: The right to know what data we hold about you.
• Rectification: The right to correct inaccurate data.
• Erasure ("Right to be forgotten"): The right to request the deletion of your data.
• Withdrawal: The right to withdraw your consent for future processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact [email protected].