1. Introduction

The Energy Launchpad is a cross‑institutional initiative designed to accelerate energy innovation across Europe. This website provides information about our activities, programmes, and collaborations.

For the operation of this website, ETH Zurich acts as the sole data controller pursuant to the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revDSG), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German BDSG/TTDSG, and the Austrian DSG/TKG.

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The Energy Launchpad itself is not a legal entity, but a content‑driven collaboration of multiple European institutions.

This Privacy Policy applies only to data processed through the website www.launchpad.energy.

Additional privacy notices apply to events, programmes, and newsletter distribution by partner institutions, as described below.

 

2. Data Controller (Website Only)

ETH Zurich

Energy Science Center
Sonneggstrasse 28

CH‑8006 Zurich
Switzerland

 

Website Contact: info@launchpad.energy

 

3. Personal Data Processed via the Website

3.1 Automatically Collected Data (Wix Hosting)

When accessing this website, Wix.com Ltd. may process:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Date and time of access

• Usage data and log files

• Cookies and similar technologies

 

3.2 Contact Data

If you reach out to us (e.g., email), we process your:

• Name

• Email address

• Message content

• Associated technical metadata

 

3.3 Newsletter Sign‑Up

When subscribing to updates through this website, ETH Zurich processes:

• Email address

• Name (optional)

• Subscription confirmation (double opt‑in)

 

Important:
Some newsletters may also be distributed by partner institutions of the Energy Launchpad (e.g., TUM, TU Wien, ENBW, VERBUND, Energie 360°).
 

4. Purpose and Legal Basis

4.1 Website Operation and Security

To ensure availability, stability, and security of the website.
Legal basis:

• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)

• Art. 31 revDSG

 

4.2 Responding to Inquiries

To respond to your questions and administrative requests.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

 

4.3 Sending Newsletters

Newsletters sent via the website are processed by ETH Zurich.
Some partners may send newsletters using their own systems.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

Consent may be withdrawn at any time via the unsubscribe link.

 

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies through Wix.

 

Essential Cookies

Required for website operation.
Activated automatically.

 

Non‑Essential Cookies (Analytics, Functional, Marketing)

Activated only with your consent through the cookie banner.

Your settings can be changed at any time via the cookie preferences.

 

6. Hosting & International Data Transfers

This website is hosted on Wix.com Ltd., based in Israel.
Wix may store and process data in:

• Israel

• The European Union

• The United States

• Further global locations

International transfers are safeguarded by Standard Contractual Clauses and supplementary measures.

 

7. Data Retention

• Website logs (Wix): typically 7–30 days

• Newsletter data: until consent is withdrawn

• Contact requests: up to 12 months

• Technical security logs: in accordance with safety requirements

 

8. Data Sharing

Data may be shared with:

• Wix (hosting provider)

• ETH Zurich internal departments

• Newsletter distribution systems and partner institutions (only when users explicitly subscribe)

No personal data is sold or shared for advertising purposes.

 

9. Special Note: Event & Programme Participation

For participation in events, workshops, programmes, or initiatives of the Energy Launchpad, separate privacy notices apply. These notices may involve:

• Data sharing with partner institutions

• Use of photos/videos

• Participant lists

• Processing of dietary or logistical information

Such notices are provided at the point of registration.

 

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request rectification or deletion

• Withdraw consent

• Restrict processing

• Request data portability

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

Requests may be sent to info@launchpad.energy.

 

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
The version published on this website applies.