General information about data processing
Scope
This data protection notice applies to the following HSLU websites:
- hslu.ch
- hub.hslu.ch
- sites.hslu.ch
- news.hslu.ch
- webapps.hslu.ch
- event-hslu.ch
We observe the provisions set out in the Data Privacy Law of the Canton of Lucerne (KDSG) and, where applicable, the Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) as well as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We assume no liability or responsibility for the content of third-party websites to which the HSLU websites refer and link, nor for these websites’ compliance with the HSLU’s data protection provisions.
Usercentrics Cookies and Consent Management Platform
We use cookies on our websites. Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit our website. There are two types of cookies: Temporary cookies are deleted when you close the browser tab and only remain active for the duration of your visit. Persistent cookies remain active even after the browser is closed. They help us recognise you when you next visit.
We work with Usercentrics to make sure your information is protected. Usercentrics is a platform that helps us to manage your cookie preferences. You can decide for yourself which cookies you want to accept, and you are in control of your data privacy settings. We do not use cookies with personal information before you have given consent. The settings are stored for one year. The information is stored within the European Union. Learn more about the data collected and how to contact us on
https://usercentrics.com/privacy-policy/.
The websites referred to in chapter scope can be viewed via the cookie banner or the button in the bottom right corner of the privacy settings. All third-party services are listed under Services. Use the arrow to access all information about the different services used for data processing (description, company tasked with the processing, purpose of data, etc.).
Provision of websites and creation of log files
When HSLU websites are invoked, access information such as IP address, date and time, browser request and generally transmitted information on the operating system and browser, etc. are recorded and stored in server log files. This information is collected anonymously and cannot be traced back to you. We use the information for statistical purposes and to ensure the proper functioning of our websites. It will not be used beyond this point. We store the server log files until they are automatically deleted after twelve months at the latest.
Contact forms and email
The HSLU websites contain various input forms (enquiry forms, web registrations, subscriptions to various newsletters, etc.) through which you can voluntarily provide us with personal information. The same applies if personal information is transmitted not via the contact form, but via the email address provided for this purpose on the respective HSLU website. The nature of the personal information collected can be seen on the respective contact forms.
Information communicated to us by email is transmitted unencrypted. It can be viewed and modified by third parties. The transmission of confidential or personal information by email is at the sender's risk.
Personal information voluntarily made available to us is used only for the intended purpose and is not shared outside the HSLU or made accessible to third parties, with the exception of sending newsletters (see chapter Newsletter). Services subscribed can be unsubscribed at any time.
Newsletters
To subscribe to a newsletter, your email address is required. Any additional, optional input fields help us design our newsletters to better meet our visitors’ individual needs. In addition to your email address and any voluntary information, your IP address, the date of subscription and the date of acknowledgement are also stored when you subscribe.
We use the systems of German provider Inxmail GmbH (hereinafter referred to as “Inxmail”) to send newsletters by email. Unic AG (CH Bern) operates the system on behalf of the HSLU.
Data provided by newsletter recipients as well as click data from the emails are being processed on servers operated by Inxmail. We need this information for the dispatch and for the overall evaluation of our newnsletters. Furthermore, Ixmail can use this information to optimise or improve their own services, e.g. for the technical optimisation of the dispatch. Inxmail is prohibited from using data from our newsletter subscribers for any other purpose and from making it available or passing them on to third parties.
The system offers various analysis options on how the newsletters are opened and used by the subscribers. We process this data to adapt to the reading habits of our target groups and, with it, for quality assurance and improvement purposes. You can unsubscribe from newsletters at any time using the link provided in the newsletters. There is an option to allow the HSLU to “personalise”. Consent for this can be given or revoked in the emails concerned or in the recipient profile at any time (“Allow personalisation”). Only if express consent has been given is the HSLU able to analyse newsletters specific to the individual.
Social Plugins
The HSLU uses social plugins (hereinafter referred to as “plugins”) from various social networks (hereinafter referred to as “operator”) for its websites. These can be identified by their logo or designation. Invoking an HSLU website that contains one of these plugins informs its operator that you have invoked that website. If you are signed in to one of the services at the same time, the operator can assign your visit to the HSLU website to your profile in the respective service. If you interact with the plugins, e.g. by clicking on the Like button in Facebook or leaving a comment, the corresponding information is transmitted directly to the operator and stored there.
The purpose and scope of the data collection, the further processing and use of the data by the operators, your rights in this regard and the setting options for safeguarding your privacy can be found in the operators' Privacy Policies. The HSLU uses the following plugins in its HSLU websites:
- Facebook: You can find the link to Facebook’s privacy policy here.
- Instagram: You can find the link to Instagram’s privacy policy here.
- X: You can find the link to X’s privacy policy here.
- LinkedIn: You can find the link to LinkedIn’s privacy policy here.
- Xing: You can find the link to Xing’s privacy policy here.
- YouTube: You can find the link to YouTube’s privacy policy here.
- Flickr: You can find the link to Flickr’s privacy policy here.
- SoundCloud: You can find the link to SoundCloud’s privacy policy here.
- Vimeo: You can find the link to Vimeo’s privacy policy here.
- WhatsApp: if you invoke the HSLU websites on your smartphone, you can share posts via Whatsapp. Tapping the WhatsApp button allows you to send a message with the link to the post via WhatsApp to your personal WhatsApp contacts. Tapping the button transmits the content of your message and the HSLU website you have invoked to WhatsApp. You can find the link to WhatsApp’s privacy policy here.
To prevent operators merging the information collected via our websites with your profile in the respective service, sign out of the corresponding service before visiting the HSLU websites. You can also use add-ons for your browser to completely stop the plugins from loading, e.g. with the “
NoScript” script blocker.
Right to information and contact
You can contact us at the following address for information on the personal data collected about you and to correct, supplement, delete or block your personal data:
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Data Privacy Officer
Werftestrasse 4
CH - 6002 Luzern
+41 41 228 42 42
Changes to the data protection notice
The HSLU reserves the right to update its information on data protection at any time without prior notice. The current version of the data protection notice - as published on this website - applies.
