Statutory information
These information concerns all the websites of the Lausanne university (UNIL). Please note that this is a tranlation, only the original French version is authentic and legally binding.
Limitation of liability
Despite the great care it takes to ensure the accuracy of the information disseminated on its sites, the Université de Lausanne cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions in the content of its sites;However, the Universitéde Lausanne cannot be held responsible for the reliability, accuracy, up-to-dateness, reliability or validity of this information.
The University of Lausanne expressly reserves the right to modify part or all of the content of these sites, to delete it or to temporarily suspend its publication at any time without prior notice.
The University of Lausanne reserves the right to modify part or all of the content of these sites, to delete it or to temporarily suspend its publication at any time without prior notice.
The University of Lausanne expressly reserves the right to modify part or all of the content of these sites without prior notice.
The University of Lausanne shall not be held liable for any material or immaterial damage that may be caused by access to the information disseminated or by its use or non-use, by misuse of the connection or by technical problems.
Privacy policy of the University of Lausanne
The University of Lausanne attaches great importance to respecting the privacy of individuals whose personal data is, at one time or another, processed as part of their relationship with the University.
Article 15 of the Constitution of the canton of Vaud (Cst-VD; BLV 101.01) and the cantonal law of 11 September 2007 on the protection of personal data (LPrD; BLV 172.65) stipulate that everyone has the right to protection of their private sphere and to protection against the misuse of their personal data.
In its capacity as data controller, the University of Lausanne respects these prerogatives.
This policy concerns the processing of your data collected either in your capacity as a user of the site www.unil.ch or as a student. With regard to the processing of your data in your capacity as a member of staff of the University of Lausanne, we invite you to take note of the existing notice on this subject.
This policy is dated 19 May 2020. However, it may be updated from time to time on a regular basis, in which case you will be informed of this via the website www.unil.ch. Any use of our services following such notification will be deemed acceptance of the latest version of this policy. Only the French version of this policy is binding.
1. What is meant by personal data?
Personal data means any data relating to an individual. Such data may either make it possible to identify you directly (e.g. your first and last names, your email address or your AVS number) or indirectly by cross-referencing various information about you (e.g. the IP address of your computer, your credit card or telephone number).
Personal data means any data that relates to an individual.
2. What type of data are you likely to communicate to the University of Lausanne and for what purposes are we potentially required to process it?
The table below summarises the type of data you provide us with and the purpose for which it is collected:
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Last name, first name, address, telephone number, email address, potential CV and existing diplomas depending on the programme |
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Last name, first name, contact details, potentially data relating to the candidate's profile and professional interests |
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Last name, first name, student number, email address, faculty affiliation |
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Last name, first name, contact details (email address, physical address if applicable) |
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Last name, first name, contact details, vehicle registration number |
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Last name, first name, contact details |
The aforementioned processing of your data is either made necessary by the performance of public tasks for which the University of Lausanne is responsible (e.g. the registration procedure, grant applications, examinations, diplomas, etc.) or is based on your consent in order to process your request (e.g. your application for a grant, examinations, diplomas, etc.);mes) or relies on your consent to process your request (such as career guidance services, particular activities such as those carried out at the sports or language centre, your registration for events or a request for a parking permit).
3. With whom do we share your data?
The data you provide is likely to be changed between the various departments and faculties of the University of Lausanne so as to enable us to carry out the aforementioned objectives and meet your expectations. In this respect, we may also share your data with our partners involved in carrying out our various missions and activities (such as partner academic institutions, whether public or private, in Switzerland or abroad; IT service providers or caterers).
The Université de Lausanne may also be required to disclose your data in the performance of its legal obligations; At the request of a judicial or administrative authority or in accordance with our legal obligations or in connection with legal proceedings.
Your data will under no circumstances be sold or made available to third parties for their use, in particular for marketing or promotional purposes.
The Université de Lausanne may be required to disclose your data in order to fulfil its legal obligations, following a request from a law enforcement authority or in order to protect your privacy;a request from a judicial or administrative authority or in accordance with our legal obligations or in connection with legal proceedings.
4. Is your data likely to be transferred abroad?
The majority of the data collected by the University of Lausanne is hosted on our servers or, in the event that we are dealing with a third party; we are dealing with an external partner who must process your data within the European Economic Area (EEA).
If, however, your data is processed outside the EEA, which may be the case depending on the institutional partner involved, for example if it is located in the United States of America, we ensure that the transfer of your data is carried out in an appropriate manner;es is done in a lawful manner, whether by obtaining your explicit consent or by other means (such as ensuring that the entity in question is covered by the Privacy Shield or entering into standard contractual clauses on the matter).
5. How does the University of Lausanne protect your data?
We make every effort to ensure the security of your data and thus prevent any unauthorised access, use, modification or disclosure of your data. In order to guarantee the confidentiality of data, in particular during the online delivery of a service, our websites use SSL certificates authenticated by a third party. These certificates also make it possible to verify that your computer is indeed communicating with the Université de Lausanne server.
We also make every effort to ensure that any third parties to whom your data may be communicated (as described above) treat it in a manner that is secure, in order to ensure its confidentiality and integrity.
Despite all the efforts made, it is not possible to completely guarantee the security of information that is changed on the Internet. The University of Lausanne accepts no responsibility for the security of the data you transmit.
The University of Lausanne accepts no responsibility for the security of the data you transmit.
6. What are your rights in relation to the processing of your data?
In accordance with article 25 of the Data Protection Act, any person may request that the Université de Lausanne grant them access to the personal data collected about them and, where appropriate, request that it be updated, rectified or destroyed.
For such a request, you are invited to send a request:
- either to the dean of the Faculty to which you are attached (or have been attached in the past in your capacity as an Alumnus);
- or to the Registrar of the Faculty to which you are attached.
- or to the department of the university concerned with your application.
7. Use of cookies
On your first visit to the Université de Lausanne website, you may see a message about the use of cookies at the bottom of the screen. A cookie is then stored on your terminal so that your browser knows that you have seen this message and does not display it again the next time you visit.
By browsing this site you can accept or configure the use of cookies for statistical purposes. These cookies are used to assess the browsing habits and use made of this site by Internet users in order to continuously improve its navigability and the relevance of the content offered.
7.1. Visitor statistics
The web server only records usage data that highlights statistical trends from which we improve our offering (log files). This site uses four statistical tools:
- Google Analytics , a website analysis service provided by Google Inc;
- Google Tag Manager, a tag management tool, developed by Google Inc;
- AWStats, a site analysis application installed on servers belonging to the University of Lausanne;
- Hotjar , a tool for behavioural analysis of internet usage
These use cookies, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website à analyse how its users use the site. The data generated by the cookies concerning your use of the site (including your IP address, which is truncated in our Google analytics records) is transmitted to and stored on servers located in the United States in the case of Google and at the University of Lausanne in the case of AWStats. This includes the IP address, the geographical origin, the date of the visit, the duration of the visit, the pages consulted and the sequence of pages. This information is used for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on their behalf, including in particular the operator of this website. They will not associate your IP address with any other data held. Google has also signed up to the "Privacy Shield" legal framework covering Swiss-US relations in terms of data protection. Finally, Google anonymises your IP address before saving it.
You can deactivate the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, disabling cookies may prevent you from using certain functions of this site. Depending on the browser you use, you can also deactivate Google Analytics by installing an add-on module for your browser . You also have the option of disabling or consulting Google's use of your cookies .
You can indicate that you are agree with the use of cookies or by selecting the "Yes, I accept" option offered to you or by simply continuing to browse the site www.unil.ch.
All cookies used by the University of Lausanne expire when the session is closed. Third-party cookies, such as Google Analytics, may last up to one week, after which time they are automatically deleted. You can delete cookies at any time before this period expires by selecting the "delete/delete cookies" option in the management settings of your browser. The next time you visit the site, you will be asked to accept or refuse the use of cookies.
7.2. Third-party cookies
Twitter, Youtube, Issuu and other tools managed by third parties may install cookies for sharing content on third-party tools or for compiling viewing statistics. The presence, number and status of cookies may depend on how you have used the platforms in question before or during consultation of the site www.unil.ch. You are invited to check the rules applied by the sites concerned for the management of cookies from third-party tools.
7.3. Cookies list
8. References and links
Emails may provide references and links to other websites and social media. Access to and use of these sites is the responsibility of the users. The information and services offered by these sites are entirely the responsibility of their authors.
9. Contact
For any questions relating to this policy, you may contact the Data Protection Department at the University of Lausanne at the following address privacy@unil.ch.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection supervisory authorities in your country.