wendepunkt GmbH
St. Alban-Vorstadt 102
4052 Basel
Switzerland
Email: info@wendepunkt.com
Authorized Representatives
Jsabelle Frei
Mathias Alge
Company Name: wendepunkt GmbH
Data Protection Officer:
Mathias Alge
0041 61 692 50 40
info@wendepunkt.com
General / Introduction
Based on Article 13 of the Swiss Federal Constitution and the data protection regulations of the federal government (Data Protection Act, DPA), every person has the right to 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 legal data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy.
In cooperation with our hosting providers, we strive to protect databases as much as possible from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or falsification.
We point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication by email) may have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible.
By using this website, you agree to the collection, processing, and use of data as described below. This website can generally be visited without registration. Data such as accessed pages or names of accessed files, date, and time are stored on the server for statistical purposes without being directly related to your person. Where personal data (such as name, address, or email addresses) is collected on our website, this is always done on a voluntary basis wherever possible. These data will not be passed on to third parties without your explicit consent.
Processing of Personal Data
Personal data refers to any information related to an identified or identifiable person. A data subject is a person whose personal data is processed. Processing includes any handling of personal data, regardless of the means and procedures used, in particular, the storage, disclosure, acquisition, deletion, retention, modification, destruction, and use of personal data.
We process personal data in accordance with Swiss data protection law. Where the EU GDPR applies, we additionally process personal data based on the following legal grounds pursuant to Art. 6 (1) GDPR:
lit. a) Processing of personal data with the consent of the data subject.
lit. b) Processing of personal data for the performance of a contract with the data subject and for carrying out corresponding pre-contractual measures.
lit. c) Processing of personal data to fulfill a legal obligation to which we are subject under applicable EU law or the applicable law of a country where the GDPR is partially or fully applicable.
lit. d) Processing of personal data to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person.
lit. f) Processing of personal data to safeguard our legitimate interests or those of third parties, provided that the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh such interests. Legitimate interests particularly include our business interest in being able to provide our website, ensuring information security, enforcing our legal claims, and complying with Swiss law.
We process personal data for the duration necessary for the respective purpose or purposes. If there are long-term retention obligations due to legal or other requirements, we limit processing accordingly.
Cookies
This website uses cookies. These are small text files that allow specific, user-related information to be stored on the user’s device while using the website. Cookies enable, in particular, the determination of the frequency of use and the number of users of the site, the analysis of usage behavior, and the improvement of our offering to be more user-friendly. Cookies remain stored beyond a browser session and can be retrieved again when you visit the site later. If you do not wish this, you should set your Internet browser to refuse cookies.
A general objection to the use of cookies for online marketing purposes can be declared for many services, especially tracking, via the US site http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU site http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. Additionally, cookies can be disabled in browser settings. Please note that, in this case, not all functions of this website may be available.
With SSL/TLS Encryption
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser’s address line switching from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser line.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Server Log Files
The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:
Browser type and version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Hostname of the accessing computer
Time of the server request
These data cannot be assigned to specific persons. A combination of these data with other data sources is not carried out. We reserve the right to check these data retrospectively if we become aware of specific indications of unlawful use.
Rights of the Data Subject
Right to Confirmation
Every data subject has the right to request confirmation from the website operator as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed. If you wish to exercise this right of confirmation, you may contact the data protection officer at any time.
Right to Information
Every data subject 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 free of charge from the website operator at any time. In addition, information may be provided on:
Purposes of the processing
Categories of personal data processed
Recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed
If possible, the planned duration of storage of personal data or, if not possible, the criteria for determining this duration
The existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them or restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing
The existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
If the personal data is not collected from the data subject: all available information about the data source.
Additionally, the data subject has the right to be informed whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.
If you wish to exercise this right to information, you may contact our data protection officer at any time.
Right to Rectification
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right to demand the immediate correction of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Additionally, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data—also by means of a supplementary statement—taking into account the purposes of processing.
If you wish to exercise this right to rectification, you may contact our data protection officer at any time.
Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right to request the immediate deletion of their personal data from the data controller of this website if one of the following reasons applies and the processing is no longer necessary:
The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes that are no longer necessary.
The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing was based, and there is no other legal basis for the processing
The data subject objects to the processing for reasons arising from their particular situation, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to processing in the case of direct marketing and related profiling
The personal data has been unlawfully processed
The deletion of personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Union law or the laws of the Member States to which the controller is subject
The personal data was collected in connection with information society services directed at a child
If one of the above reasons applies and you wish to request the deletion of personal data stored by the operator of this website, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at any time. The Data Protection Officer of this website will arrange for the deletion request to be fulfilled immediately.
Right to Restriction of Processing
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right to request that the data controller of this website restrict the processing if one of the following conditions is met:
The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data
The processing is unlawful, and the data subject objects to the deletion of the personal data and requests instead the restriction of its use
The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims
The data subject has objected to processing based on their particular situation, and it is not yet determined whether the controller’s legitimate interests override those of the data subject
If any of the aforementioned conditions apply, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at any time to request the restriction of processing of personal data stored by the operator of this website. The Data Protection Officer of this website will implement the restriction of processing.
Right to Data Portability
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transferred directly from one controller to another, provided this is technically feasible and does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
To exercise the right to data portability, you may contact the Data Protection Officer designated by the operator of this website at any time.
Right to Object
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right to object to the processing of their personal data at any time for reasons arising from their particular situation.
In the event of an objection, the operator of this website will cease processing the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or if the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
To exercise your right to object, you may directly contact the Data Protection Officer of this website.
Right to Withdraw Data Protection Consent
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
If you wish to exercise your right to withdraw consent, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at any time.
Copyright
The copyright and all other rights to content, images, photos, or other files on this website belong exclusively to the operator of this website or the specifically named rights holders. Reproduction of any files requires prior written consent from the copyright holders.
Anyone who commits a copyright infringement without the permission of the respective copyright holders may be liable for prosecution and potential claims for damages.
Disclaimer
All information on our website has been carefully checked. We strive to ensure that the information we provide is current, accurate, and complete. However, errors cannot be entirely ruled out, and we therefore do not assume liability for the completeness, correctness, and timeliness of the information provided, including journalistic or editorial content. Claims for liability relating to material or immaterial damages caused by the use or non-use of the information presented, or by the use of incorrect and incomplete information, are generally excluded.
The publisher may change or delete texts at their discretion and without prior notice and is not obliged to update the contents of this website. The use of or access to this website is at the visitor’s own risk. The publisher, its clients, or partners are not responsible for damages, such as direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, allegedly caused by visiting this website, and therefore assume no liability for such damages.
The publisher also assumes no responsibility or liability for the content and availability of third-party websites that can be accessed via external links from this website. The operators of the linked sites are solely responsible for their content. The publisher expressly distances itself from all external content that may be criminally or liability-relevant or that violates good morals.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. If the data controller for this website is located outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland, the data processing by Google Analytics is carried out by Google LLC. Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited are hereinafter referred to as “Google.”
The statistics obtained enable us to improve our services and make them more interesting for you as a user. This website also uses Google Analytics for a cross-device analysis of visitor traffic conducted through a user ID. If you have a Google user account, you can deactivate cross-device analysis of your usage in the settings under “My Data,” “Personal Data.”
The legal basis for using Google Analytics is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data. We have also activated IP anonymization on this website using the code “_anonymizeIp();” to ensure that IP addresses are processed in a truncated form and cannot be linked to a specific person.
Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. Google processes this data on behalf of the operator of this website to analyze website usage, compile reports on website activities, and provide other services related to website usage and internet use. For rare cases where personal data is transferred to the USA, Google has committed to the EU-US Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.
Google Analytics uses cookies. You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, in this case, some website features may not function properly. You can also prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by the cookie related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the following browser plugin: Google Analytics opt-out.
Alternatively, you can click this link: Google Analytics opt-out. This will store an opt-out cookie that prevents data collection by Google Analytics. Note that if you delete all cookies on your device, you will need to set the opt-out cookie again. The opt-out cookies must be set separately for each browser and device.
Agency Services
We process the data of our customers in accordance with the data protection regulations of the Federal Government (Data Protection Act, DSG) and the EU GDPR within the scope of our contractual services. In doing so, we process inventory data (e.g., customer master data such as names or addresses), contact data (e.g., email, telephone numbers), content data (e.g., text entries, etc.), contract data (e.g., contract subject, duration), payment data (e.g., bank details, payment behavior), usage data, and metadata (e.g., as part of the evaluation and success measurement of marketing measures). The affected individuals include our customers, prospects, and their customers, users, website visitors, or employees as well as third parties. The purpose of processing is the provision of contractual services, billing, and our customer service. The legal basis for processing is derived from Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contractual services), Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (analysis, statistics, optimization, security measures). We process data that is necessary for the establishment and fulfillment of contractual services and indicate the necessity of their disclosure. Data is only disclosed to external parties if this is required within the scope of an order. When processing data provided to us within the scope of an order, we act in accordance with the instructions of the client as well as the legal requirements of data processing under Art. 28 GDPR and do not process the data for purposes other than those specified in the order.
We delete the data after the expiration of statutory warranty and comparable obligations. The necessity of retaining the data is reviewed at irregular intervals. In the case of statutory archiving obligations, deletion occurs after their expiration. For data that the client has provided to us as part of an order, we delete the data according to the specifications of the order, usually after the order is completed.
Data Transfer to the USA
Our website includes tools from companies based in the USA. When these tools are active, your personal data may be transmitted to the US servers of the respective companies. We would like to point out that the USA is not considered a safe third country under EU data protection law. US companies are required to disclose personal data to security authorities without the ability for you as the affected party to take legal action. Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that US authorities (e.g., intelligence agencies) may process, analyze, and permanently store your data stored on US servers for surveillance purposes. We have no influence on these processing activities.
Changes
We may change this privacy policy at any time without prior notice. The version published on our website is the applicable version. If the privacy policy is part of an agreement with you, we will inform you of any updates via email or another appropriate means.
Disclaimer
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All offers are non-binding. The author expressly reserves the right to change, supplement, delete parts of the pages or the entire offer without prior notice or to cease publication temporarily or permanently.