Data protection and IT-security

Based on Article 13 of the Swiss federal constitution and the federal government’s provisions relating to data protection law (Data Protection Act (DSG)), each individual has the right to protection of their privacy and protection against misuse of their personal data. We comply with these regulations. Personal data are kept strictly confidential and are not sold or passed on to third parties. In close collaboration with our hosting providers, we endeavour to provide the best possible protection for the databases against third-party access, loss, misuse or falsification. When our websites are accessed, the following data are stored in logfiles: IP address, date, time, browser query and general information transmitted regarding the operating system/browser. These usage data form the basis for anonymous statistical analyses, which allow us to identify trends so that we can improve our services accordingly.

Data privacy statement for the use of Google Adsense

This website uses Google AdSense, a service for the integration of advertisements from Google Inc. (“Google”). Google AdSense uses so-called “cookies”, text files that are stored on your computer and enable the use of the website to be analysed. Google AdSense also uses “web beacons” (invisible graphics). These web beacons allow information such as visitor traffic to these websites to be analysed. The information generated through cookies and web beacons about the use of this website (including your IP address) and delivery of advertising formats is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google can pass on this information to its contractual partners. However, Google will not link your IP address to other data you have stored. You can prevent cookies from being installed by adjusting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that this may mean you are not able to make full use of all the features of this website. By using this website, you agree to allow Google to process the data it has collected about you in the manner described above and for the above-mentioned purpose.

Data privacy statement for the use of Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service from Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”, text files that are stored on your computer and enable your use of the website to be analysed. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if IP anonymisation is activated on this website, Google will firstly shorten your IP address within member states of the European Union or in other states that are a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

Your full IP address will be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there only in exceptional cases. Google will use this information to analyse your use of the website, compile reports on website activities for the website operators and provide other services relating to use of the website and the internet. Google may also pass on this information to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process these data on Google’s behalf. The IP address communicated by your browser in connection with the activities of Google Analytics will not be linked to other data held by Google.

You can prevent cookies from being installed by adjusting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that this may mean you are not able to make full use of all the features of this website. By using this website, you agree to allow Google to process the data it has collected about you in the manner described above and for the above-mentioned purpose.

Data protection officer

If you have any questions about how your personal data are processed, you can contact our Data Protection Officer directly. You can also contact him if you require more information or if you have any requests or complaints.

Bachofen AG
Ackerstrasse 42
8610 Uster
044 944 12 94
datenschutz@bachofen.ch

IT Security Contact

If you have any questions or comments regarding IT Security, please contact our IT Security Officer directly.

Bachofen AG
Ackerstrasse 42
8610 Uster
044 944 12 54
it-security@bachofen.ch