Privacy Policy
The responsible party within the meaning of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:
1. General Information
Based on Article 13 of the Swiss Federal Constitution and the data protection provisions of the Swiss Confederation (Federal Act on Data Protection, FADP), every person has the right to protection of their privacy and protection against misuse of their personal data.
We take the protection of your data very seriously. Personal data is treated confidentially and in accordance with statutory requirements.
In cooperation with our hosting providers, we ensure that our systems are protected as effectively as possible against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or falsification.
Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. by e-mail) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection 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 this Privacy Policy.
Our website can generally be used without registration. For statistical purposes we store data such as pages visited, file names, date and time of access – without direct personal reference.
Personal data such as name, address or e-mail address is collected on a voluntary basis wherever possible. Without consent, no data is passed on to third parties.
2. Processing of Personal Data
Personal data is information relating to an identified or identifiable person.
Processing encompasses any handling of personal data, e.g. storage, disclosure, adaptation, use or deletion.
We process personal data:
- in accordance with Swiss law (FADP)
- and additionally in accordance with the EU GDPR, where applicable to the processing.
Legal bases pursuant to Art. 6(1) GDPR (where applicable)
- Consent (lit. a)
The data subject has given their consent for a specific purpose. - Contract performance / pre-contractual measures (lit. b)
Processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or to handle enquiries. - Legal obligation (lit. c)
Processing is required to fulfil a legal obligation. - Protection of vital interests (lit. d)
Processing to protect life or health. - Legitimate interests (lit. f)
Processing to pursue legitimate interests, provided no overriding interests of the data subject prevail.
Special categories of personal data (Art. 9 GDPR)
In the context of recruitment procedures, special categories of data (e.g. health data, ethnic origin) may be processed where necessary:
- to exercise employment law rights,
- to protect vital interests,
- for health or social purposes,
- or on the basis of explicit consent.
Retention period
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose.
Where statutory retention obligations exist, processing is restricted accordingly.
3. Relevant Legal Bases (Overview)
Pursuant to Art. 13 GDPR, the following bases apply where the GDPR is applicable:
- Consent: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
- Contract and pre-contractual steps: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
- Legal obligations: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
- Vital interests: Art. 6(1)(d) GDPR
- Legitimate interests: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR