Privacy policy

The information in this declaration applies to the processing of personal data on or via our website and is intended to inform you in particular about the scope of processing, the purposes of processing, recipients, legal bases, retention periods and your rights. Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including, for example, your name, address or e-mail address. Processing” of personal data refers in particular to the collection, storage, use and transmission of such data.

I. Name and address of the controller

The controller within the meaning of the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and other national data protection regulations is the:

KGK Suisse SA
c/o Marc Dörflinger Advokatur + Notariat
Jurastrasse 15
2502 Biel/Bienne

Patrik Schäfer CEO / Daniel Rohrbach CGO / Michel Py IT

P.O. Box, 2502 Biel/Bienne

Phone: +41 32 888 28 88
E-mail: info@kgksuisse.ch
Website: www.kgksuisse.ch

II Contact details of the data protection officer

The data protection officer can be reached at the following contact details:

Patrik Schäfer CEO / Michel Py IT

Phone: +41 32 888 28 88
E-mail: info@kgksuisse.ch
Website: www.kgksuisse.ch

III. General information on data processing

1. legal bases for the processing of personal data

Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG). We only process your data:

• if you have consented to this
• if this is necessary for the performance of a contract
• if we are legally obliged to do so
• if we have a legitimate interest and your interests do not outweigh ours

2. data erasure and retention period

The personal data will be deleted or processing restricted as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Data may be stored for longer if this has been provided for by the Swiss legislator in relevant laws or regulations.

IV. Provision of the website and creation of log files

1. description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing device:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Websites from which the system accesses our website

2. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of this data is our legitimate interest in accordance with the DSG.

3. purpose of data processing

Temporary storage of the IP address is necessary in order to deliver the website to the user’s device. It is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website and to optimize our systems.

4. storage period

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. When data is collected for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended. Log files are deleted or anonymized after seven days at the latest.

V. Use of cookies

1. description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. These are text files that are stored in the browser. The following data is stored in the cookies:

• Language settings
• Log-in information

2. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is our legitimate interest in accordance with the FADP.

3. purpose of data processing

The purpose of cookies is to simplify the use of our website. Some functions cannot be offered without cookies. Cookies are not used to create user profiles.

4. storage duration and control options

You have full control over the use of cookies and can deactivate or delete them in your browser.

VI Newsletter

1. description and scope of data processing

The following data is collected when you register for the newsletter:

• E-mail address
• IP address
• Date and time of registration

2. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis is your consent and our legitimate interest in accordance with the DSG.

3. purpose of data processing

The data is used to send the newsletter and to prevent misuse.

4. storage period

The e-mail address will be stored until the newsletter consent is revoked. Other data will be deleted after seven days.

VII. User inquiries via contact form and e-mail

1. description and scope of data processing

When using the contact form or e-mail contact, the transmitted data will be stored.

2. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis is our legitimate interest in accordance with the DSG and the fulfillment of the contract.

3. purpose of data processing

Data processing is used exclusively to process inquiries.

4. storage period

The data will be deleted once the conversation has ended, provided there are no statutory retention obligations.

VIII Social media

1. Facebook Custom Audiences

We use Facebook Custom Audiences to present interest-based advertising. This uses the Facebook pixel, which establishes a direct connection to Facebook servers.

2 Legal basis and purpose

The legal basis is our legitimate interest in advertising in accordance with the DSG.

3. possibility of objection

You can deactivate the function by using the opt-out link.

IX. Web analysis

1. google analytics

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization. The data is generally transferred to Google servers in the USA.

2. hotjar

We use Hotjar to optimize our website. Hotjar collects anonymized usage data.

3 Legal basis and purpose

The legal basis is our legitimate interest in website optimization according to DSG.

4. possibility of objection

You can object to the collection of data using browser add-ons or opt-out cookies.

X. Your rights

According to the Swiss Data Protection Act, you have the following rights:

• Right to information
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right of objection
• Right to withdraw consent

To assert these rights, please contact our data protection officer.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:

Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Feldeggweg 1
CH-3003 Bern