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PRIVACY POLICY

 

1. Data Protection at a Glance

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General Information

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The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to all data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy below.

 

Data Collection on This Website

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Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

 

The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the "Notice on the Responsible Party" section of this privacy policy.

 

How do we collect your data?

 

Your data is collected in two ways:

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  1. You provide it to us directly. This may include data you enter into a contact form.

  2. Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website by our IT systems. These are mainly technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of the page visit). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access this website.

 

What do we use your data for?hre Daten?

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Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other service inquiries.

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What rights do you have regarding your data?

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You have the right to obtain, free of charge, information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain circumstances. In addition, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

 

For this and any further questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.

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Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools

 

When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using so-called analytics programs. You can find detailed information on these analytics programs in the following privacy policy.

 

2. Hosting

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We host our website content with the following provider: WIX

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The provider is Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel (hereinafter referred to as "WIX").

 

WIX is a tool for creating and hosting websites. When you visit our website, WIX analyzes user behavior, visitor sources, the region of website visitors, and visitor numbers. WIX stores cookies in your browser that are necessary for displaying the website and ensuring security (essential cookies).

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The data collected by WIX may be stored on various servers worldwide, including in the USA. For details, please refer to WIX’s privacy policy: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy.

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According to WIX, data transfers to the USA and other third countries are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent guarantees in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR. Details can be found here: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy-dpa-users.

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The use of WIX is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, processing will be carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

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The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that ensures compliance with European data protection standards in US-based data processing. Any company certified under the DPF commits to upholding these data protection standards. More information is available from the provider at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5626.

 

Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

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We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a legally required contract ensuring that WIX processes personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

 

3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

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Data Protection

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The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected.

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Personal data refers to data that can personally identify you. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

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We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication via email) can have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

 

Responsible Entity

 

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

 

Swiss Icons
Leonhardstrasse 7
8575 Bürglen
Switzerland

Phone: +41 (0) 78 717 07 03
Email: royweggenmann@gmx.ch

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The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

 

Storage Duration

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Unless a more specific storage duration is mentioned within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you request deletion of your data or withdraw your consent for data processing, your data will be deleted, provided there are no other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods). In such cases, the data will be deleted after these reasons cease to apply.

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General Information on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website

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If you have given your consent to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, if special categories of data according to Art. 9(1) GDPR are processed. In case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, processing is also based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), processing is additionally based on § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

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If your data is required for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is required for compliance with a legal obligation based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.

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Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal basis applicable in each case is provided in the respective sections of this privacy policy.

 

Recipients of Personal Data

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In the course of our business activities, we collaborate with various external parties. This sometimes requires the transfer of personal data to these external entities. We only share personal data with external parties if it is necessary for contract fulfillment, if we are legally required to do so (e.g., sharing data with tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the data transfer (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), or if another legal basis permits the data transfer.

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When using data processors, we share personal data of our customers only based on a valid Data Processing Agreement (DPA). In cases of joint processing, a Joint Processing Agreement is concluded.

 

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

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Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke consent at any time. The legality of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected.

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Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

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IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).

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IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING AT ANY TIME; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).

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Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

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In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU member state of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. This right exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

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Right to Data Portability

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You have the right to receive data that we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request direct transfer of data to another controller, this will only be done if technically feasible.

 

Right to Access, Rectification, and Erasure

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Sie haben im Rahmen der geltenden gesetzlichen Bestimmungen jederzeit das Recht auf unentgeltliche

Within the scope of applicable legal provisions, you have the right to obtain free information at any time regarding your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing. You may also have the right to rectification or erasure of this data. For further information on personal data, you can contact us at any time.

 

Right to Restriction of Processing

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You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data. You may contact us at any time to request this. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

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  • If you dispute the accuracy of your stored personal data, we usually need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of your personal data.

  • If the processing of your personal data is unlawful, you can request restriction of processing instead of deletion.

  • If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for legal claims, you have the right to request restriction instead of deletion.

  • If you have filed an objection under Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balance between your and our interests must be made. Until it is determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request restriction of processing.

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If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data may—apart from being stored—only be processed with your consent or for legal claims or for important public interests of the EU or a member state.

 

SSL/TLS Encryption

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For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content (such as orders or inquiries you send to us), this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. An encrypted connection is indicated by "https://" in your browser’s address bar and the lock icon in the browser bar. When SSL/TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

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4. Data Collection on This Website

 

Cookies

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Our website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically removed by your web browser.

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Cookies can originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party providers (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services from third-party providers on websites (e.g., cookies used for processing payment services).

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Cookies serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies can be used for analyzing user behavior or for advertising purposes.

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Cookies required for electronic communication processes, for providing certain functions requested by you (e.g., the shopping cart function), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring website traffic) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically flawless and optimized provision of its services. If consent for storing cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, processing is based solely on this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG); consent can be revoked at any time.

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You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or in general, and enable the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted. Details on which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.

 

Contact Form

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If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), if this has been requested. Consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions—especially retention periods—remain unaffected.

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Inquiries via Email, Phone, or Fax

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If you contact us by email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data resulting from it (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your request. We do not share this data without your consent.

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The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), if this has been requested. Consent can be revoked at any time.

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The data you send us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions—especially legal retention periods—remain unaffected.

 

5. Social Media

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Instagram

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This website integrates functions of the Instagram service. These functions are provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

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When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Instagram server. As a result, Instagram receives information about your visit to this website.

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If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the content of this website to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to this website with your user account. We point out that, as the provider of this website, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or how Instagram uses it.

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The use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

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If personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and transmitted to Facebook or Instagram, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). Joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of data and its transfer to Facebook or Instagram. Any processing carried out by Facebook or Instagram after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility.

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Our mutual obligations have been recorded in an agreement on joint processing. You can find the text of this agreement here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum.

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According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook or Instagram tools and for implementing the tools on our website in a privacy-compliant manner. Facebook is responsible for the security of Facebook and Instagram products.

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Data subjects' rights (e.g., access requests) regarding data processed by Facebook or Instagram can be asserted directly with Facebook. If you assert your rights with us, we are obliged to forward them to Facebook.

The data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.

For more details, see:

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Further information can be found in Instagram’s privacy policy:
https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/

 

The company is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Any company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards.

More information is available from the provider at the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.

 

Source:
https://www.e-recht24.de

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