Privacy Policy
How we protect and handle your personal information
Last updated: June 2025
Introduction
At Fondue Fury, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website and participate in our cycling challenge.
By using our website or registering for the Fondue Fury challenge, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to provide the services you have requested from us.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- •Full name (first and last name)
- •Email address
- •Phone number
- •Country of residence
- •Emergency contact information
Challenge-Related Information
- •Expected start date for your challenge
- •Previous ultra cycling experience
- •Social media handles (optional)
- •Insurance coverage information
Technical Information
- •IP address and location data
- •Browser type and version
- •Device information
- •Website usage patterns and preferences
How We Use Your Information
- •To process your registration and provide you with challenge materials
- •To communicate with you about your challenge and provide important updates
- •To contact you or your emergency contacts in case of safety concerns during your challenge
- •To improve our website and challenge experience through analytics
- •To analyze website usage patterns and improve user experience through Google Analytics
- •To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- •In emergency situations, we may share your information with emergency services or your designated emergency contacts
- •When required by law, court order, or government request
- •With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and services:
- -Google Firebase and Analytics for website hosting, data storage, and performance analytics
- -Hostinger mail services for email communications
These providers are bound by their respective privacy policies and data protection agreements
- •With your explicit consent for specific purposes
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
- •SSL encryption for data transmission
- •Restricted access to personal information
- •Regular security updates and monitoring
- •Continuous monitoring for security threats
Your Rights
Under Swiss data protection law and applicable international regulations, you have the following rights:
- •Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- •Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- •Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- •Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- •Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information for specific purposes
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- •Registration data: Retained for the duration of your participation and up to 3 years after completion for record-keeping and Hall of Fame purposes
- •Email communications: Retained for up to 2 years for support and safety purposes
- •Google Analytics data: Retained according to Google's data retention policies (up to 26 months by default)
- •Firebase hosting and storage data: Retained as long as necessary for website operation and user account management
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you use our site.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- •Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- •Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand website usage and improve performance
- •Preference cookies: Remember your language and display preferences
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: info@fonduefury.ch
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the 'last updated' date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.