This disclaimer relates exclusively to the content and functions published by the Zurich local government at its website www.stadt-zuerich.ch.

Collection and processing of data

The www.stadt-zuerich.ch content is stored  on the web server of the Chancellery of the City of Zurich that is operated in the municipal Informatics Office.

The following logged data are collected and stored for a period of one month: The current IP address, operating system used and the type of browser (user agent), date and time of access and the pages selected.

The data is collected exclusively to safeguard system security and for anonymised statistical evaluations.

Data protection

All encrypted data sent by the city of Zurich is labeled accordingly. Optimal encryption also depends on the browser version used.  

We wish to point out that unencrypted data sent via the Internet is unprotected.

It cannot be ruled out that data transmitted may be read or manipulated by unauthorized third parties. However, security measures have been taken to protect the data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or access by unauthorized persons.

The security measures taken by the city are improved on an ongoing basis in line with technological developments. Especially in the case of text messaging, the systems are repeatedly checked by external security experts.

Storage of personal data

Personal data is only stored if submitted in connection with an inquiry or suggestion (e.g.: via the online mailbox) and is used exclusively for the purpose of processing the inquiry or suggestion, after which it is deleted.

Legal disclaimer regarding links

This web site contains links to the web pages of other government bodies (e.g. canton or federal government). In some cases the links are also to private organizations.

The Zürich local government has no influence whatsoever over the content and design of linked sites and expressly dissociates itself from all content not originating from the city of Zürich.  

Websites accessed via www.stadt-zuerich.ch are subject to the legal notes of the respective site operator. This declaration is valid for all content of sites accessed via banners and links on this web site.

Newsletter

The newsletter keeps you up to date with the latest news and events of the departments and offices.

Submitted e-mail addresses are not made accessible to third parties and are used exclusively to send the newsletter. The newsletter may be unsubscribed at any time.