Data protection notice

Swissatest ("we") take your privacy seriously and are committed to processing any personal data we collect (hereinafter generally referred to as "Data") only with full transparency and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and to ensure the accuracy, confidentiality and security of your Data.

This Privacy Policy applies to all Data that we collect from you as an individual through our website https://www.swissatest.ch ("Website"). By browsing our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and the processing of data described therein. If you do not agree to this, please do not use our website.

This Privacy Policy is dated May 2018 and may be updated from time to time. However, you will always be informed of any changes to this privacy policy. The information will always be provided under "News" on this website.

1What is personal data?

The term personal data means any information that allows a specific natural or legal person to be identified or that relates to an identified or identifiable natural or legal person.

This includes information that directly identifies a person (e.g. your first and last name, your email address or social security number) as well as information that identifies a person together with other information and/or contains information about an identifiable person (such as your medical history, salary class, job function and position). All such data that identifies you or is recognizably related to you, whether individually or in combination, is treated as personal data under this Privacy Policy.

2. What data do we collect about you?

The data that we may collect from you when you browse our website typically includes the following:

• Data that you actively transmit to us: The shopping area on our website allows you to purchase our products. We need the following information from you so that we can fulfill your order:
• Your name
• Your company
• Your address, incl. country
• Your e-mail address
• Your telephone number
• Your credit card details

You can provide us with further information at your discretion, especially if you communicate with us via our e-mail addresses or in other ways. In this case, this communication is initiated by you and is therefore voluntary and with your consent.

• Data that we receive automatically when you browse our website: With the exception of the Internet Protocol address, this information does not contain any personal data. This information includes
• Device information: for example, your hardware model, operating system version or device identification.
• Protocol data: This is data that is automatically collected by IT systems when you browse our website. This includes your internet protocol address as well as information about processes and devices (e.g. system crashes, system activities, browser type, browser language and date and time of browser activities).
• Cookies and similar technologies: Cookies and similar technologies are used to collect and store information to identify your browser or device and other information when you visit our website. Please also refer to our cookie information.

3. for what purposes do we collect your data?

The above data is collected for the following purposes:

• To enable us to process your order (payment and delivery)
• To answer your concerns when you contact us directly.
• This type of processing of your data is the basis for us to fulfill our contract and is done at your discretion and with your consent.

4. to whom do we disclose your data?

We may disclose your data to the following third parties:

• Service providers that we engage to provide services to us, such as for hosting and support of our website or for payment processing. In order to provide their services, these service providers may have access to your data and may receive, store or otherwise process it on our behalf. However, our contracts with these service providers do not allow them to use your data for their own purposes, including for their own marketing purposes. In accordance with the applicable legal requirements, we require these third parties - to the extent commercially reasonable - to take measures to adequately protect your data and to process it only in accordance with our instructions.
• To any third party if we are required to do so by a court or regulatory order or by law.
• To any organization in emergency situations that require the disclosure of data.

5. where is your data stored?

We take measures to ensure that the data covered by this Privacy Policy is processed in accordance with the provisions of this Privacy Policy and the requirements of applicable law, wherever the data is located. Your data will be stored in Switzerland and will normally also be processed in Switzerland. However, depending on the service provider, your data may be processed outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area. If we transfer your data from Switzerland to other countries outside the European Economic Area, we will only do so in accordance with applicable data protection law by entering into appropriate data transfer agreements and standard contractual clauses with the recipients concerned.

6. How do we protect your data?

We are committed to ensuring the security of your data. We use various technologies and procedures to protect your data appropriately - depending on the sensitivity of the data - against unauthorized access, use, modification or disclosure. We also contractually ensure that the recipients of your data (see above) also process your data in a secure manner to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your data.

7. How long do we store your data?

We store the data that you transmit to us with your consent to enable us to process your order for a period of 10 years from the delivery date for tax law reasons. After this period, your data will be deleted.

8. Social media and other websites

If we are present on a social media site, e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Yammer, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc., and you visit our site, you should familiarize yourself in advance with the settings on social media platforms with which you can influence how data is processed by the operators of such platforms and made accessible to third parties. The data protection practices and guidelines of the relevant operators apply to those platforms. We therefore recommend that you study the relevant privacy policies, terms of use and other information about how your data is processed on these social media platforms. Our website may contain links to third-party websites, for example through social media feeds. If you follow these links, you will leave our website. We disclaim any responsibility or liability for the processing of your data by the organizations concerned. For more information and details, please consult the privacy policies of the websites you visit.

9. How can you access your data?

If you have any questions about the data processing described above or this Privacy Policy, or if you have any questions about accessing or correcting your data, please contact us by sending an e-mail to the following e-mail address: info@swissatest.ch.

10. Applicable law and place of jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by Swiss law, excluding the provisions of the rules of private international law. The Commercial Court of St. Gallen shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy.