Privacy policy

The website of GINTRONIC AG (hereinafter referred to as “GINTRONIC”) is subject to Swiss data protection law, in particular in accordance with the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), as well as any applicable foreign data protection law, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU). The EU recognizes that Swiss data protection law ensures adequate data protectionAccess to our website is via transport encryption (SSL/TLS).

We are very delighted that you have shown interest in our company. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for us. It is generally possible to use our website without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of special services of our company via our website, it may be necessary to process personal data. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations. By means of this privacy policy, our company wishes to inform the public about the nature, scope and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights by means of this privacy policy.

As the controller, GINTRONIC AG has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions can generally have security gaps, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. name and address of the person responsible

The controller within the meaning of the law (hereinafter referred to as the “operator”) is
GINTRONIC AG
Holunderweg 10
CH-8704 Herrliberg
Switzerland

Phone +41 55 260 34 66
E-mail: info@gintronic-instruments.com

1.1 Contact details for data protection questions
If you have any questions about data protection, please contact
E-mail: info@gintronic-instruments.com

2 General information on data processingWhen you visit our website, we initially only collect and use the data specified in section 3. In addition, we only process personal data of our users to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The collection and use of our users’ personal data only takes place regularly with the user’s consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

2.2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis for the processing of personal data.

When processing personal data that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures.

Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject, the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the former interest, the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

2.3 Data erasure and storage duration

The personal data of the data subject will be erased or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Data may also be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.

3. provision of the website and creation of log files

3.1 Description, purpose 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 computer.

The following data is collected:

Information about the browser type and version used
The user’s operating system
The user’s internet service provider
The IP address of the user
Date and time of access
Websites from which the user’s system accesses our website
Websites that are accessed by the user’s system via our website

Temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
The log files contain IP addresses or other data that can be assigned to a user. This could be the case, for example, if the link to the website from which the user accesses the website or the link to the website to which the user switches contains personal data.
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

Data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. We also use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not analyzed for marketing purposes in this context.

3.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3.3 Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Technical server log files are automatically deleted after 365 days.

4. use of cookies
This website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an Internet browser.

Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that can be used to assign websites and servers to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables the websites and servers visited to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.

The use of cookies can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the setting of cookies.

By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized for the benefit of the user. As already mentioned, cookies enable us to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, the user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter their access data each time they visit the website because this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie for a shopping basket in an online store. The online store remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

4.1 Description, purpose and scope of data processing
Our website uses cookies. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is called up again.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly.
The user data collected by technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles.
We also use cookies on our website that enable an analysis of the user’s surfing behavior.
The following data can be transmitted in this way
Search terms entered
Frequency of page views
Use of website functions

Analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer.

4.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given consent to this.

4.3 Duration of storage, objection and removal options
Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted by it to our website. As a user, you therefore have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.

5. contact forms and e-mail contact

5.1 Description, purpose and scope of data processing
Contact forms are available on our website, which can be used to contact us electronically. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. These data are

Surname
first name
Address, zip code, city
Telephone, e-mail, message
Curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, references, diplomas, complete dossier
The following data is also stored when the message is sent:
The IP address of the user
Date and time of registration

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. If contact is made by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.
The other personal data processed during transmission is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
No data is passed on to third parties in this context. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

5.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given consent.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If the e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

5.3 Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input screen of the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5.4 Possibility of objection and removal
The user has the option to revoke their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email (contact form), they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued and the revocation must be made by telephone.
All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

6 Rights of the data subject
If your personal data is processed, you are a “data subject” within the meaning of the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, the GDPR, and you have the following rights vis-à-vis us as the controller. You can exercise your rights by contacting us stating your request.

6.1 Right to information
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to receive information free of charge at any time from the controller about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this data.
You can request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us.

6.2 Right to rectification
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to demand the immediate correction of incorrect personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary declaration, taking into account the purposes of the processing.

6.3 Right to restriction of processing
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to request the controller to restrict the processing if one of the conditions provided for by the legislator in the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, in Art. 18 para. 1 GDPR is met.

6.4 Right to erasure
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to demand from the controller that the personal data concerning them be deleted immediately if one of the reasons stated in the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, in Art. 17 para. 1 GDPR applies.

6.5 Right to data portability
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and the processing is carried out by automated means.

6.6 Right to object
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her which is based on the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and insofar as applicable, Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
In the event of an objection, the company will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
If the company processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising. If the data subject objects to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes.

6.7 Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

6.8 Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) or, if and to the extent applicable, the GDPR.

7. data protection provisions about Google reCaptcha
We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter referred to as “reCAPTCHA”) on our websites. The provider is Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“Google”).

The purpose of reCAPTCHA is to check whether data is entered on our websites (e.g. in a contact form) by a human or by an automated program. For this purpose, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various information (e.g. IP address, time spent on the website by the website visitor or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.
The reCAPTCHA analyses run completely in the background. Website visitors are not informed that an analysis is taking place.
Data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its website from abusive automated spying and SPAM.

Further information about Google reCAPTCHA and Google’s privacy policy can be found at the following links: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html.

8. data protection provisions about Google Web Fonts
This site uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly.
For this purpose, the browser you are using must connect to Google’s servers. This informs Google that our website has been accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a uniform and appealing presentation of our online offers. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font will be used by your computer.

Further information can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.