Privacy Policy

The controller within the meaning of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

General Information

Based on Article 13 of the Swiss Federal Constitution and the data protection provisions of the Swiss Confederation, in particular the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), every person has the right to protection of their privacy and protection against misuse of their personal data. The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the applicable statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

In cooperation with our hosting providers, we make every effort to protect databases as effectively as possible against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or falsification.

Please note that data transmission over the internet, for example when communicating by email, may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

By using this website, you consent to the collection, processing and use of data in accordance with the following description. This website can generally be visited without registration. Data such as pages accessed, names of files retrieved, date and time are stored on the server for statistical purposes without such data being directly attributable to you personally. Personal data, in particular name, address or email address, is collected on a voluntary basis wherever possible. No data will be passed on to third parties without your consent.

Processing of Personal Data

Personal data means all information relating to an identified or identifiable person. A data subject is a person about whom personal data is processed. Processing includes any handling of personal data, regardless of the means and procedures used, in particular the storage, disclosure, procurement, deletion, saving, modification, destruction and use of personal data.

We process personal data in accordance with Swiss data protection law. In addition, insofar as the EU GDPR is applicable, we process personal data on the following legal bases in connection with Art. 6 para. 1 GDPR:

• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR: Processing of personal data with the consent of the data subject.
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR: Processing of personal data for the performance of a contract and pre-contractual measures.
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR: Processing of personal data for compliance with a legal obligation.
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR: Processing of personal data in order to protect vital interests.
• Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR: Processing of personal data in order to safeguard legitimate interests.

Legitimate interests include, in particular, our business interest in being able to provide our website, information security, the enforcement of our own legal claims and compliance with Swiss law.

We process personal data for the period required for the respective purpose or purposes. In the case of longer statutory or other retention obligations to which we are subject, we restrict processing accordingly.

Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that make it possible to store specific information relating to the user on the user’s device while they use the website. Cookies make it possible, in particular, to determine the frequency of use and number of users of the pages, to analyse user behaviour on the website and to make our offering more user-friendly.

Cookies remain stored beyond the end of a browser session and can be accessed again when the website is revisited. If you do not want this, you should configure your internet browser to refuse the acceptance of cookies.

A general objection to the use of cookies for online marketing purposes can be declared for many services, especially in the case of tracking, via the US website www.aboutads.info/choices or the EU website www.youronlinechoices.com.

Furthermore, the storage of cookies can be prevented by disabling them in the browser settings. Please note that in this case, not all functions of this online offering may be available.

SSL/TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as requests you send to us as the website operator, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser address line changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser line.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Data Transmission Security Without SSL

Please note that data transmitted via an open network such as the internet or an email service without SSL encryption can be viewed by anyone. Information transmitted over the internet and content received online may, under certain circumstances, be transmitted via third-party networks.

We cannot guarantee the confidentiality of communications or documents transmitted via such open networks or third-party networks.

If you disclose personal information via an open network or third-party networks, you should be aware that your data may be lost or that third parties may potentially access this information and consequently collect and use the data without your consent.

We accept no responsibility for the security of your data during transmission over the internet and reject any liability for indirect or direct losses. We ask you to use other means of communication if you consider this necessary or reasonable for security reasons.

Server Log Files

The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request

These data cannot be assigned to specific persons. These data are not merged with other data sources. We reserve the right to review these data retrospectively if we become aware of specific indications of unlawful use.

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services such as Google Maps, Google reCAPTCHA, YouTube, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Tag Manager, Google Web Fonts, Meta/Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Adobe Fonts, Zoom or other comparable services.

These services may use cookies and similar technologies. In this context, data may be transferred to third-party providers, including providers located outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area.

Further information can be found in the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.

Contact Form

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

Newsletter Data

If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on this website, we require an email address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter.

We use these data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass them on to third parties. You can revoke the consent given for the storage of the data, the email address and their use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter.

Comments

If a comment function is available on this website, the comment itself, the time of creation, the email address and, if applicable, the selected username may be stored.

Our comment function may store the IP addresses of users who write comments. This is necessary in order to be able to take action against the author in the event of legal violations such as insults, unlawful content or propaganda.

Rights of Data Subjects

Every data subject has the right to request confirmation from the operator of the website as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed.

Right of Access

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to obtain information about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this information.

Right to Rectification

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them.

Right to Erasure / Right to Be Forgotten

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to request that personal data concerning them be erased without delay, provided that the statutory requirements are met.

Right to Restriction of Processing

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to request restriction of processing if the statutory requirements are met.

Right to Data Portability

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to receive the personal data concerning them in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, where legally applicable.

Right to Object

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to withdraw consent previously given for the processing of personal data at any time.

To exercise your rights, you may contact us at any time using the contact details listed at the beginning of this privacy policy.

Objection to Advertising Emails

The use of contact details published as part of the legal notice obligation for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information materials is hereby objected to. The operators of the website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising information being sent, for example by spam emails.

Paid Services

For the provision of paid services, we request additional data, such as payment details, in order to process your order or assignment. We store these data in our systems until the statutory retention periods have expired.

Use of Google Maps

This website may use Google Maps. This enables us to display interactive maps directly on the website and allows you to use the map function conveniently. By visiting the website, Google may receive information that you have accessed the corresponding subpage of our website.

Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and processing by Google can be found in Google’s privacy policy.

Google Analytics

This website may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. The statistics obtained allow us to improve our offering and make it more interesting for users.

Google Analytics may use cookies. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website may be transmitted to and stored on a Google server. You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting the settings of your browser software accordingly.

Google Ads and Remarketing

This website may use Google Ads, conversion tracking and remarketing functions. These services may use cookies to analyse the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to display interest-based advertisements.

You can prevent participation in such tracking procedures by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out options provided by Google.

Google reCAPTCHA

This website may use Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish whether input is made by a human or by automated machine processing. In this context, data such as the IP address may be transmitted to Google.

Further information about Google reCAPTCHA can be found in Google’s privacy policy.

Google Web Fonts

This website may use Google Web Fonts for the uniform display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser may load the required fonts into your browser cache.

Google Tag Manager

This website may use Google Tag Manager. Google Tag Manager is a solution that enables us to manage website tags via an interface. The Tag Manager itself does not process users’ personal data.

Facebook and Instagram

This website may use functions of Facebook and Instagram, services of Meta Platforms. When you interact with these services, data may be transmitted to Meta. If you are logged into your Facebook or Instagram account, Meta may be able to assign your visit to your user account.

LinkedIn

This website may use services of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to analyse website usage and measure the success of advertising campaigns.

Adobe Fonts

This website may use Adobe Fonts for visual design. To integrate the fonts used, your browser may establish a connection to an Adobe server. Adobe may thereby receive information that this website has been accessed from your IP address.

Audio and Video Conferences

We may use services for audio and video conferences in order to communicate with users and other persons. In particular, we may conduct audio and video conferences, virtual meetings and training sessions.

We use only services that ensure an appropriate level of data protection. In addition to this privacy policy, the privacy policies and terms of use of the respective services apply.

YouTube

Functions of the YouTube service may be integrated into this website. YouTube is owned by Google Ireland Limited. Google’s privacy policy explains how YouTube handles personal data and protects user data.

Contractual Services

We process the data of contractual partners, interested parties, clients and customers in accordance with Swiss data protection law and, where applicable, the GDPR, in order to provide contractual or pre-contractual services.

The processed data may include master data, contact data, contract data and payment data. Disclosure to external persons or companies takes place only if it is required within the framework of a contract or if there is a legal obligation.

The data are deleted when they are no longer required for the fulfilment of contractual or statutory duties. Statutory retention obligations remain reserved.

Copyrights

The copyright and all other rights to content, images, photographs or other files on the website belong exclusively to the operator of this website or to the specifically named rights holders. The prior written consent of the copyright holder must be obtained for the reproduction of any files.

General Disclaimer

All information on our website has been carefully checked. We endeavour to keep our information offering up to date, accurate and complete. Nevertheless, errors cannot be completely excluded, and we therefore do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of information.

Liability claims arising from material or immaterial damages caused by the use of the information provided are excluded, unless there is proven intentional or grossly negligent fault.

The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for the content and availability of third-party websites accessible via external links on this website. The operators of the linked pages are solely responsible for their content.

Changes

We may amend this privacy policy at any time without prior notice. The current version published on our website applies.

Questions Regarding Data Protection

If you have any questions about data protection, please send us an email or contact directly the person responsible for data protection in our organisation as listed at the beginning of this privacy policy.

Bern, Switzerland
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