Privacy Policy

1. Identity and Contact Details of the Controller

The controller under the DSG is:

2. Website Provision (Logfiles)

2.1 Description and Scope of Data Processing

When you access our website, i.e., even if you do not register or otherwise transmit information, general information is automatically collected. This information (server log files) includes the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your Internet service provider, your IP address, the referring URL, date and time of access, and similar information.

This data is processed particularly for the following purposes:

• Ensuring smooth connection to the website,
• Ensuring smooth use of our website,
• Ensuring and evaluating system security and stability, especially for abuse detection, and
• For technically error-free display and optimization of our website.

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user. We do not use your data to draw conclusions about your person. However, we reserve the right to check the server log files retrospectively should concrete evidence point to unlawful use.

2.2 Recipients of the Data

We use service providers for the operation and maintenance of our website who act as our processors. All service providers are contractually obligated to treat your data confidentially.

2.3 Transfer Abroad

Processing also takes place outside of Switzerland, namely in Germany.

Germany is attested to have an equivalent level of data protection. Thus, personal data may be transferred there without further protective measures.

3. Contact

3.1 Description and Scope of Data Processing

There is a contact form on our website that can be used for electronic contact. If you take advantage of this option, the personal data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. The processing of your personal data serves us solely to process your inquiry.

At the time of sending the message, the following data is also transmitted and stored:

• Date and time of the request
• URL from which the request was made
• IP address
• Comments
• Checkbox for the privacy policy

Alternatively, contact is possible via the provided email addresses. In this case, the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored. This includes:

• Date and time of the request
• URL from which the request was made
• IP address
• As well as information about the servers involved in the email communication.

You can also contact us via the provided telephone number. In this case, we collect log data that includes your telephone number and the duration of the call. We do not generally record conversations.

3.2 Recipients of the Data

Our website is maintained by service providers who act as our processors. If you send us an inquiry regarding an offer, service providers employed by us may receive data for these purposes insofar as they need the data to fulfill their respective services (e.g., IT services, call centers). All service providers are contractually obligated to treat your data confidentially.

3.3 Transfer Abroad

Processing also takes place outside of Switzerland, namely in Germany.

Germany is attested to have an equivalent level of data protection. Thus, personal data may be transferred there without further protective measures.

4. Newsletter

4.1 Description and Scope of Data Processing

Your data is used exclusively to send you the subscribed newsletter by email and, if you have additionally consented to this, to evaluate how you use the newsletter and any content linked within it. Providing your name is done so that we can address you personally in the newsletter and, if necessary, identify you if you wish to exercise your rights as a data subject.

To verify that a registration is actually made by the owner of an email address, we use the "double opt-in" procedure (DOI procedure) for online registration. This means that after your newsletter registration, you will receive an email in which you must confirm your newsletter registration by clicking on a link.

At the time of DOI confirmation, the following data is also stored:

• Location, date and time of registration
• IP address
• Email address
• Title, first name, last name

Additionally, we evaluate your reading and usage behavior to continuously improve our newsletter and adapt it to your interests and needs. For this purpose, we analyze whether and what you read in our newsletters or click on, in order to make them even more attractive.

4.2 Recipients of the Data

We use service providers for sending and evaluating the results who act as our processors. All service providers are contractually obligated to treat your data confidentially.

5. Registration

5.1 Description and Scope of Data Processing

On our website, we offer you the opportunity to register by providing your personal data. The data is entered into an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data is not passed on to third parties. The following data is collected during the registration process:

• First name, last name
• Email address
• Password

At the time of registration, the following data is also stored:

• IP address
• Date and time of registration

Your consent to the processing of this data is obtained as part of the registration process.

Your registration is necessary for providing certain content and services on our website.

We use technical service providers for the registration process who act as our processors. All service providers are contractually obligated to treat your data confidentially.

5.2 Transfer Abroad

Processing also takes place outside of Switzerland, namely in Germany.

Germany is attested to have an equivalent level of data protection. Thus, personal data may be transferred there without further protective measures.

6. Comment Function

6.1 Description and Scope of Data Processing

For some content on our website, there is a voluntary comment function through which you can express your opinion on a post. The comment will be released after positive review and will appear publicly with the content where the comment was submitted. There is no entitlement to the release of a comment.

When you leave your comment on our website, your name is collected and displayed publicly. Additionally, your email address is collected. This is to inform you regarding the status of your comment. The email address is not displayed publicly, not passed on to third parties, and not manually evaluated. In addition to this information, the time of creation and your IP address are also stored. This serves the security of the website operator to be able to take action against the author in case of legal violations (civil or criminal nature).

The comment function serves the exchange of experiences as well as the possibility to, for example, convey questions or suggestions.

6.2 Recipients of the Data

We use service providers for the operation and maintenance of our website who act as our processors. All service providers are contractually obligated to treat your data confidentially.

7. Webinars

7.1 Description and Scope of Data Processing

For conducting live webinars, we use the webinar solution from Microsoft Teams.

An encrypted connection is established between you and Microsoft Teams. Further information on the encryption technology and a detailed list of the categories of data collected and processed by Microsoft Teams, as well as the exact purpose of processing, can be found at: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app.

The personal data provided during registration is processed exclusively for the conduct of the webinar. We need the data for the practical and user-friendly conduct of the webinar, including a good user experience for the external presentation of the company.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to information about what personal data we have stored about you. In addition, you have the right to correction, deletion, and restriction of the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to object to the processing of your personal data. If you have given us consent for the processing of your data, you can revoke this at any time. In addition, you have the right to data portability.

If you have questions about the collection, processing, or use of your personal data, information, correction, blocking, or deletion of data, or revocation of given consent, please contact us at the address provided above.

Furthermore, you have the right to complain to the competent supervisory authority in Switzerland.