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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29 July 2026

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:

Stiftung LIEDBasel
c/o Academia Group Switzerland AG
Viaduktstrasse 42
4051 Basel
Switzerland

Email: info@liedbasel.ch
Website: www.liedbasel.ch

In this Privacy Policy, Stiftung LIEDBasel and the Art Song Challenge are referred to as “we”, “us” or “our”.

2. Scope and Legal Basis

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose personal data when you visit our website, contact us, subscribe to our newsletter or apply to participate in the Art Song Challenge.

We process personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the associated Data Protection Ordinance. Where the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we process personal data in particular on the following legal bases:

  • your consent;

  • steps taken at your request before entering into a contract or the performance of a contract;

  • compliance with legal obligations;

  • our legitimate interests in providing, securing, communicating and developing our services.

3. Personal Data We Process

Depending on how you use our website, we may process the following categories of personal data:

  • name and contact details;

  • email address and telephone number;

  • information submitted through contact, newsletter and application forms;

  • artistic biographies, CVs and project descriptions;

  • submitted audio, video, image and document files;

  • information about education, professional activities and artistic experience;

  • technical information, including IP address, browser type, operating system, language, access time and pages visited;

  • cookie preferences and consent information;

  • the content of communications when you contact us.

We generally collect only the data required for the relevant purpose.

4. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data in particular to:

  • provide and technically secure our website;

  • respond to enquiries;

  • receive and assess applications for the Art Song Challenge;

  • conduct selection procedures, audience votes and prize processes;

  • communicate with applicants, selected artists and partner organisations;

  • organise events and concert engagements;

  • distribute newsletters and project information;

  • analyse the reach and use of our website;

  • comply with legal obligations;

  • prevent misuse and security incidents.

We will only use personal data for a purpose that is incompatible with the original purpose where there is an appropriate legal basis or new consent has been obtained.

5. Hosting and Website Operation by Wix

This website is operated using services provided by Wix.com Ltd. and its affiliated companies. Wix provides services including hosting, technical infrastructure, security features, forms, contact management, website statistics and other website functions.

When you use our website, technical information may be transmitted to Wix and processed on Wix’s infrastructure. Wix may process data in different countries. According to Wix, appropriate legal and technical safeguards are used to protect this data.

Further information is available in the Wix Privacy Policy:

https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

6. Server Log Data

When you access our website, certain data is processed automatically for technical and security purposes. This may include your IP address, the date and time of access, the page accessed, the amount of data transferred, your browser, operating system, referrer URL and device information.

This information is used to provide the website, maintain its stability and security, and detect technical errors or abusive access.

7. Cookies and Consent Management

Our website uses cookies and comparable technologies. Some are necessary for the secure and proper operation of the website. Others serve functional, statistical or marketing purposes.

We use a cookie banner provided by Usercentrics to manage your consent. Non-essential cookies and comparable technologies are generally only activated after you have given your consent.

You can:

  • accept all non-essential cookies;

  • reject non-essential cookies;

  • select individual cookie categories;

  • change or withdraw your selection at a later date through “Cookie Settings” in the website footer.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Further information about the cookies used, their providers, purposes and storage periods is available directly through the Cookie Settings.

8. Website Statistics

Where you have given your consent, we may use Wix statistics features or other analytics services. Information about page views, approximate location, device, browser and interactions with the website may be processed.

This information helps us understand how our website is used and improve our services. Analytics services are only activated in accordance with the selection you make through the cookie banner.

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9. Contacting Us

If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we process the information you provide in order to respond to your enquiry and deal with any subsequent questions.

Information marked as mandatory is required for us to process your enquiry. Any additional information is provided voluntarily.

We do not automatically use contact details for newsletters or other marketing communications.

10. Applications for the Art Song Challenge

If you apply to participate in the Art Song Challenge, we process the information and documents requested in the call for applications and application form. This may include:

  • name and contact details;

  • date of birth and place of residence;

  • artistic biography and CV;

  • information about education and professional experience;

  • project description and motivation;

  • photographs, audio recordings and video recordings;

  • links to external platforms;

  • information about participating artists;

  • organisational information relating to potential performances.

The information is used to verify eligibility, assess submissions, conduct the selection procedure, communicate with applicants and organise prizes, performances and collaborations.

Where required for the selection procedure, application materials may be made available to the participating partner festivals and the juries or selection panels appointed by them. The current partner festivals are:

  • Stiftung LIEDBasel;

  • Leeds Song;

  • Schubertíada;

  • Liedstadt;

Applications are not assessed solely by means of automated decision-making.

The names, biographies, photographs, videos and project information of finalists and prize winners will only be published in accordance with the Terms of Participation, applicable agreements or consent provided by the individuals concerned.

 

We use Google Forms to provide and manage our ASC application form.

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11. Embedded Content and External Platforms

Our website may contain content or links provided by third parties, including YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram and external ticketing, streaming or application platforms.

When we provide a standard external link, data is generally only transferred after you follow that link. Embedded content may establish a connection to the relevant provider when it is loaded or played. Where required, this content will only be loaded after you have given your consent through the Cookie Settings.

Any subsequent processing by the third-party provider is governed by that provider’s privacy policy.

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12. Disclosure of Personal Data

We only disclose personal data where this is necessary for a stated purpose, required by law, covered by your consent or supported by another legitimate interest.

Recipients may include:

  • IT, hosting and website service providers;

  • newsletter and communications providers;

  • partner festivals and selection panels;

  • event partners and venues;

  • payment, travel or ticketing providers, where relevant;

  • public authorities, courts or other bodies where disclosure is legally required.

Service providers may generally process personal data only within the scope of their contractual responsibilities.

13. Processing of Data Outside Switzerland

Some service providers or partner organisations may be located outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area. Personal data may therefore be processed in countries whose level of data protection does not correspond to that of Switzerland or the European Union.

Where a country is not legally recognised as providing an adequate level of data protection, we use appropriate safeguards, particularly recognised standard contractual clauses, or rely on an applicable statutory exception.

15. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration and disclosure.

Data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted. However, no form of electronic transmission or storage can guarantee complete security.

16. Minors

Our services are not specifically directed at children. Applications submitted by minors are only permitted in accordance with the Terms of Participation and, where required, with the consent of their legal representative.

If we become aware that a child’s personal data has been submitted without the required consent, we will take appropriate steps to clarify the situation or delete the data.

17. External Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites and services. The operators of those websites and services are responsible for their content and data-processing practices. Please consult their respective privacy policies.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy if our website, our processing activities or the applicable legal requirements change. The version published on this website at the relevant time applies.

Where changes are material, we will provide appropriate information about the updated Privacy Policy.

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