Last updated: January 8, 2024
We place great importance on ensuring transparency in the handling of personal data. This privacy policy provides information about the personal data we collect, the purpose for which we collect it, and to whom we may disclose it. To ensure a high level of transparency, this privacy policy is regularly reviewed and updated.
1. Services We Use
- Cloudflare Browser Insights
- Google Analytics
- Cloudflare CDN
- Cloudflare Stream
- Font Awesome
- Google Cloud CDN
- Google Cloud Storage
- Google Fonts API
- jQuery CDN
- Google Customer Reviews
- Google My Business
- WhatsApp Business Chat
- WordPress
- Google Maps
- YouTube
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Google reCAPTCHA v2 for Contact Form 7
2. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about how we protect your data, you can contact us via email at info@autohaus-amriswil.ch.
The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:
skincence.ch
Data Protection Officer:
Email: info@skincence.ch
3. General Principles
3.1 What Data Do We Collect and From Whom?
We primarily process personal data that you provide to us or that we collect through the operation of our website. Occasionally, we may also receive your personal data from third parties. The following categories of data may be collected:
- Personal identification data (name, address, date of birth, etc.);
- Contact details (phone number, email address, etc.);
- Financial information (e.g., bank details);
- Online identifiers (e.g., cookie identifiers, IP addresses);
- Location and traffic data;
- Audio and video recordings;
- Sensitive data (e.g., biometric data or health-related information).
3.2 Under What Conditions Do We Process Your Data?
We process your data confidentially and in accordance with the purposes specified in this privacy policy, ensuring transparency and proportionality.
If we are unable to adhere to these principles in exceptional cases, data processing may still be lawful if a justification exists, such as:
- Your consent;
- Contract performance or pre-contractual measures;
- Our legitimate interests, provided your interests do not override them.
3.3 How Can You Withdraw Consent?
If you have granted consent for specific data processing activities, we will process your data within the scope of that consent unless another legal basis applies.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to the address provided in the website’s legal notice. Note that this does not affect any processing conducted prior to your withdrawal.
3.4 When Do We Share Your Data with Third Parties?
a. General Principles
We may rely on third parties or affiliated companies to process your data (e.g., service providers). Categories of recipients include:
- Accounting and auditing firms;
- Consulting firms (e.g., legal, tax consultants);
- IT service providers (e.g., web hosting, cloud services, technical support);
- Payment service providers;
- Providers of tracking, conversion, and advertising services.
We ensure these third parties comply with data protection laws and treat your data confidentially.
In certain cases, we may also be required to disclose your personal data to authorities.
b. Visiting Our Social Media Channels
Links to our social media channels are integrated into our website. Clicking on these icons redirects you to the respective platform. In such cases, social media providers may collect data about your visit, which they may use for their purposes. We have no control over how these providers handle your data.
c. Cross-Border Data Transfers
In the course of processing, your data may be transferred to entities abroad. These entities are bound by the same data protection obligations as we are. Transfers may occur globally.
If the data protection level in the receiving country does not match Swiss standards, we conduct a risk assessment and ensure contractual safeguards, such as the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
3.5 How Long Do We Retain Your Data?
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
Data collected during your website visit is stored for 12 months, except for analytics and tracking data, which may be retained longer. Contractual data is stored longer to comply with legal obligations, such as retaining business communications and financial records for 10 years.
3.6 How Do We Protect Your Data?
We secure your data against loss, unauthorized access, misuse, or alterations.
All employees and contractors with access to your data are bound by data protection laws.
Our website uses SSL encryption and the highest browser-supported encryption level for secure data transmission.
3.7 What Are Your Rights?
a. Right to Information
You may request information about your stored data by contacting info@autohaus-amriswil.ch with proof of identity. You can also request your data in a common file format if processing is automated.
b. Right to Deletion and Correction
You can request corrections or deletions of your data unless legal obligations require retention.
c. Right to Legal Recourse
If you believe your data rights are violated, you can seek judicial remedy or contact the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner.
4. Specific Data Processing Activities
4.1 Website Log Files
We automatically store certain data when you visit our website for system administration, statistical purposes, or security:
- Your ISP name;
- Your IP address (if applicable);
- Browser version;
- Operating system;
- Date and time of access;
- Referring website;
- Search terms used to find our URL.
These logs are necessary for website functionality and cannot be opted out of.
4.2 Cloudflare Browser Insights
Used for performance and usage analytics to improve user experience. Data such as your IP address and browser information is collected.
4.3 Google Analytics
Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage. Data may be transferred to Google servers in the USA but is anonymized within the EU/EEA.
(For additional services like Cloudflare CDN, Google Fonts, WhatsApp Business, YouTube, etc., similar privacy information applies.)