IBL Data Protection and Privacy Policy

Article 13 of the Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation, Article 12 of the Constitution of the Canton of Fribourg, and relevant Swiss data protection legislation, including the Federal Data Protection Act (FADP), provide that everyone has the right to the protection of their privacy and protection against the misuse of their personal and sensitive data. The Institute for International Business Law at the University of Fribourg strictly observes these provisions. Additionally, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU).

Personal Data Processing

Personal data is treated confidentially and is neither sold nor transmitted to third parties without the consent of the person concerned, except where required for legitimate purposes related to the administration and teaching of courses, graduation, and/or marketing activities.

Website Usage Data

No personal data is recorded when accessing the homepage. However, the IP address is recorded, which does not identify an individual but the machine (device) communicating with the University of Fribourg’s internet server at the time of the request.

The University of Fribourg’s internet server only records non-personal statistical data through cookies to analyze the use of the site, such as files, logs, and usage statistics. Google Analytics (GA) is used on some sites to analyze site traffic and audience behavior. All data collected through Google Analytics is anonymized and does not identify individual users. Additionally, Google Captchas and Google Tag Manager are used on certain pages, temporarily, to improve navigation and content. The data collected through these tools is also anonymized and does not include personal identification. Usage data collected via cookies is not linked to personal data.

For more information about the privacy rules of these tools, please refer to the following:

The processing of such data is in accordance with Article 4 of the Fribourg Cantonal Data Protection Act of 25 November 1994 (LPrD), in conjunction with Article 13 para. 1 of the Statutes of the University of Fribourg (4 November 2016). The data is processed for the legitimate interest of optimizing our online services and website. Since the privacy of our visitors is particularly important to us, GA's IP address is anonymized as soon as possible and connection or device identifiers are converted to a unique key, but not assigned to a person.

Voluntary Contact and Registration

When you voluntarily provide personal information, such as by filling out a form or registering an email address, different rules apply.

Your email address and other personally identifiable information will not be shared with third parties outside the University of Fribourg, except where required for legitimate administrative purposes such as course administration, graduation, or related educational services. Only authorized personnel will have access to this data.

Third-Party Data Sharing

The Institute for International Business Law of the University of Fribourg may share personal data with trusted and approved third parties, both in Switzerland and abroad, for legitimate administrative purposes, such as course management and delivery, graduation processes, or marketing activities related to the University’s educational offerings. These third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with GDPR and Swiss data protection regulations and may include service providers, marketing partners, and course administration platforms.

Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the protection of your personal data. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal data.

For individuals located in the EU or Switzerland, we ensure compliance with the relevant data protection laws and provide you with rights over your personal data, such as access, rectification, erasure, and data portability, in accordance with the GDPR and Swiss data protection laws.

Changes to this Policy

We may update the IBL Data Protection and Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated via appropriate channels, such as our website or directly via email if necessary.