Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit gab-bag.com.

This website is an academic and research-oriented platform, dedicated to conceptual work, working papers, and scholarly dissemination related to the GAB/BAG Integrated Model.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Hervé Racordon
Website: https://www.gab-bag.com
Contact: herve.racordon@gab-bag.com

2. Personal Data Collected

Depending on how you interact with the website, the following data may be collected:

  • Contact data (name, email address) if you contact us via a form or email
  • Technical data automatically collected:
    • IP address (anonymized where applicable)
    • Browser type and version
    • Operating system
    • Pages visited and access times

No sensitive personal data is intentionally collected.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Academic communication and research-related correspondence
  • Dissemination of conceptual and scholarly content
  • Website security and technical maintenance
  • Statistical analysis to improve website performance and content quality

No automated decision-making or profiling is performed.

4. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use:

  • Technical cookies necessary for basic website functionality
  • Statistical cookies (e.g., analytics tools) to understand website usage patterns

If Google Analytics or similar tools are used, IP anonymization is enabled where applicable.

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies at any time.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Personal data is not sold, rented, or shared for commercial purposes.

Data may be processed by trusted technical service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) strictly for operational purposes and under appropriate data protection safeguards.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for the duration strictly necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Academic Nature of the Website

This website is intended solely for academic research, conceptual dissemination, and scholarly discussion.

It does not provide financial, legal, or investment advice and does not engage in commercial data exploitation.

8. User Rights

In accordance with applicable data protection laws, users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Object to or restrict data processing

Requests may be submitted via the contact details above.

9. Legal Framework

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nLPD)
  • The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable

Swiss law applies, without prejudice to mandatory EU data protection provisions for EU residents.

10. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version is always available on this page.

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