The website operator takes the protection of your data very seriously and handles your personal data in a confidential manner in line with legal requirements. As new technologies and continuous enhancements to this website may result in changes to this Privacy Statement, we recommend that you read through this privacy statement at regular intervals.

Applicability

This privacy statement explains the type and scope of personal data that is collected as well as the purpose for which it is used.

Data protection

Based on Article 13 of the Swiss Federal Constitution and the federal government’s privacy regulations (Data Protection Act, DPA), everyone is entitled to the protection of their privacy as well as the prevention of the misuse of their personal data. We comply with these provisions. Personal data is handled in strict confidence and is not sold to or shared with third parties.

Working in close collaboration with our hosting providers, we protect the database against third-party access, losses, misuse and tampering to the best of our ability.

Handling of personal data

Personal data refers to all information relating to an identified or identifiable person. This includes the person’s name, email address and telephone number. However, personal data also includes information about leisure activities, memberships and the websites the person has accessed.

The provider only collects, uses and shares personal data if doing so is legally permitted or the user has consented to the data collection.

Access data

The following data is saved in log files when this website is accessed: IP address, data, time, browser request and general information about the operating system and browser. This usage data forms the basis for statistical, anonymous assessments in order to identify trends that enable us to improve our offering. However, the provider reserves the right to subsequently review the log data if there are specific signs that give rise to the justified suspicion of unlawful usage.

Revocation, changes, corrections and updates

The user has the right, upon request and at no charge, to receive information about the personal data relating to him or her that has been saved. In addition, the user has the right to have inaccurate data corrected, or to have his or her personal data blocked or erased, provided there is no statutory obligation to retain the data that prevents this.

Newsletter

The newsletter provides you with information about new content on the website at regular intervals. If you would like to receive the newsletter, we need you to provide us with a valid email address, your name for the salutation, confirmation that you have read the privacy statement, and consent to use your data to send the selected newsletters. No other data is collected. This data will only be used to send the newsletter via a third-party system and will not be shared with third parties.

If you register for the newsletter, we will also save your IP address and the registration date. This is solely intended as proof of registration in the event a third party misuses an email address and registers to receive the newsletter without the knowledge of the legitimate owner of the email address.

You can revoke your consent to save the data, the email address and the use of your email address to send the newsletter at any time. You can revoke your consent using the link in the newsletter itself or by sending a message to the contact information specified below.

Cookies

The website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer permanently or temporarily when you visit this website. In particular, the cookies are used to analyze the use of this website in order to make statistical assessments and continuous improvements.

You can partially or completely disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. If you disable cookies, you may no longer be able to use all of the website’s functions.

Privacy statement for the use of Google Analytics

The website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”, text files that are saved on your computer and that enable to the analysis of your use of the website. The information collected by the cookie regarding your use of the website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the US and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is activated on the website, your IP address will first be shortened by Google in Member States of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The full IP address will only be transmitted to the US and shortened by Google there in exceptional cases. Google will use this information to assess your use of the website, to compile reports about website activities for the website operator, and to provide other services connected with the use of the website and the use of the internet. Google will also transmit this information to third parties where legally required or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google. Google will not combine the IP address transmitted from your browser in connection with Google Analytics with other Google data.

You can prevent the installation of cookies with the corresponding settings in your browser software; however, if you do so, you may not be able to use all of the website’s functions in full. By using the website you declare that you agree with the processing by Google of the data related to you that is collected in the manner described above and for the aforementioned purposes.

Contact address

If you would like further information about data protection, please contact

swiss-food.ch
c/o Kommunikationsplan AG
8002 Zurich
Switzerland

Tel. +41 44 300 30 40

Mail: info@swissfood.ch

When you contact the provider, your information will be stored for the purpose of processing the request and in the event there are any further questions.