Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 1, 2019 (Last Updated: February 1, 2025)

1. Introduction

StudioJanett (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a network of independently financed consultants collaborating to leverage our individual expertise to support families in finding the right schools, summer camps, and housing, as well as providing marketing strategy services for small and medium-sized businesses.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website https://www.studiojanett.com/ (the "Service"). It also outlines your rights under international and local data protection regulations, including but not limited to Swiss data protection laws, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable laws.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Key Definitions

Service: The website https://www.studiojanett.com/ operated by StudioJanett.
Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.
Usage Data: Data collected automatically when interacting with the Service (e.g., IP address, device type, page visits, etc.).
Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance website functionality and tracking.
Data Controller: The person or entity responsible for determining how personal data is processed. For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, Stephane Janett, Founder of StudioJanett, is the Data Controller.
Data Processor: A third-party service provider that processes data on behalf of StudioJanett.
Data Subject: A living individual whose data is collected and processed.

3. Information We Collect

Personal Data

When you use our Service, we may collect personally identifiable information, including:

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Mailing Address (if applicable)
Company Name (if applicable)
Cookies and Usage Data

Student & Parent Data Confidentiality

All personal data related to students and parents is stored exclusively in Switzerland and handled confidentially by the Founder of StudioJanett, Stephane Janett. We do not share this data with third parties without explicit consent, except where required by law.

Independent Consultant Confidentiality & NDAs

All independent consultants working with StudioJanett have signed and are bound by Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to ensure the confidentiality of all client and business information. They are committed to handling personal data and any proprietary information with the highest level of discretion and security.

Usage Data

We collect data on how you access and interact with our Service, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited
Time and date of visits
Time spent on pages
Device identifiers

Cookies & Tracking Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity and improve our Service. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data for the following purposes:

To Provide and Improve Our Services: Including school, camp, and housing consultancy, as well as marketing strategy consulting for businesses.
To Personalize the User Experience: Customizing recommendations based on your preferences.
To Communicate with You: Sending updates, newsletters, or responding to inquiries.
To Improve Website Functionality: Analyzing website traffic to enhance user experience.
To Ensure Security & Legal Compliance: Detecting fraud, enforcing policies, and complying with applicable laws.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR & Swiss Law)

We process personal data under the following legal grounds:

Your Consent (you provide explicit permission to use your data for specific purposes).
Contractual Necessity (processing data to fulfill a contract, e.g., school placement services).
Legitimate Interests (for business operations, unless overridden by your rights).
Legal Obligations (compliance with Swiss and international laws).

6. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
Security Measures: We implement reasonable security safeguards, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We advise users to exercise caution when sharing personal data online.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored and processed exclusively in Switzerland and is not transferred outside unless required by law. If we must transfer data internationally, we ensure compliance with GDPR and Swiss data protection regulations.

8. Indemnification & School Selection Disclaimer

All educational institutions, summer camps, and other service providers recommended through StudioJanett have been reviewed to ensure quality and suitability. However, StudioJanett and its independent consultants are indemnified against any actions, services, products, communications, or other matters provided by any schools, camps, or third-party providers. Clients agree that StudioJanett is not liable for any issues arising from interactions, services, or agreements made with these institutions or providers.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR, Swiss Law, and Other Regulations

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your data
Request data portability
Object to processing
Restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@studiojanett.com.

10. Feedback & Suggestions

We value your feedback and continually strive to improve our services. If you have suggestions or concerns, please email us at contact@studiojanett.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and significant updates will be communicated via email.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:

📧 Email: contact@studiojanett.com
🌐 Website: https://www.studiojanett.com