With this privacy policy, we inform you which personal data we process in connection with our activities and operations including our www.gartenhotels.ch-Website. In particular, we provide information on what personal data we process, for what purpose, how and where. We also inform about the rights of persons whose data we process.
Individual or additional activities and operations may be subject to additional privacy statements as well as other legal documents such as General Terms and Conditions (GTC), Terms of Use or Conditions of Participation.
We are subject to Swiss data protection law and any applicable foreign data protection law, such as in particular that of the European Union (EU) with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The European Commission recognizes that Swiss data protection law ensures adequate data protection.
Responsibility for the processing of personal data:
Association Garten Hotels Switzerland
Office
Bruggerstrasse 37
5400 Baden
kontakt@gartenhotels.ch
We would like to point out if there are other persons responsible for the processing of personal data in individual cases.
Data protection officer
We have the following data protection officer as a point of contact for data subjects and as a point of contact for supervisory authorities in the event of data protection queries:
Fabian Weidmann
Verein Garten Hotels Switzerland
Office
Bruggerstrasse 37
5400 Baden
kontakt@gartenhotels.ch
2.1 Terms
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable person. A data subject is a person about whom personal data is processed.
Processing includes any handling of personal data, regardless of the means and procedures used, in particular the storage, disclosure, procurement, collection, deletion, storage, modification, destruction and use of personal data.
The European Economic Area (EEA) comprises the member states of the European Union (EU) as well as the Principality of Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) defines the processing of personal data as the processing of personal data.
2.2 Legal basis
We process personal data in accordance with Swiss data protection law, such as in particular the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the Ordinance to the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).
We process - if and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable - personal data in accordance with at least one of the following legal bases:
- Art.6Abs.1lit.b DS GVO for the necessary processing of personal data for the performance of a contract with the data subject as well as for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.
- Art.6Para.1lit.f DSGVO for the necessary processing of personal data to protect the legitimate interests of us or of third parties, unless the fundamental freedoms and rights and interests of the data subject prevail. Legitimate interests are, in particular, our interest in being able to carry out our activities and operations permanently, in a user-friendly, secure and reliable manner and to communicate about them, the guarantee of information security, protection against misuse, the enforcement of our own legal claims and compliance with Swiss law.
- Art.6Abs.1lit.c DSGVO for the necessary processing of personal data to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject under any applicable law of Member States in the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Art.6 para.1lit.e DSGVO for the necessary processing of personal data for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
- Art.6Abs.1lit.a DSGVO for the processing of personal data with the consent of the data subject.
- Art.6Abs.1lit.d DSGVO for the necessary processing of personal data to protect vital interests of the data subject or another natural person.
We process those personal data that are necessary to carry out our activities and operations in a permanent, user-friendly, secure and reliable manner. In particular, such personal data may fall into the categories of inventory and contact data, browser and device data, content data, meta or marginal data and usage data, location data, sales data as well as contract and payment data.
We process personal data for the duration that is required for the respective purpose(s) or by law. Personal data whose processing is no longer required will be anonymized or deleted.
We may have personal data processed by third parties. We may process personal data jointly with third parties or transfer it to third parties. Such third parties are, in particular, specialized providers whose services we use. We also guarantee data protection for such third parties.
We process personal data only with the consent of the data subject, unless the processing is permitted for other legal reasons. Processing without consent may be permissible, for example, for the fulfillment of a contract with the data subject and for corresponding pre-contractual measures, in order to protect our overriding legitimate interests, because the processing is evident from the circumstances or after prior information.
In this context, we process in particular information that a data subject voluntarily provides to us when contacting us - for example, by letter, e-mail, instant messaging, contact form, social media or telephone - or when registering for a user account. We may store such information, for example, in an address book or with comparable tools.
If we receive data about other persons, the transmitting persons are obligated to ensure data protection with respect to these persons as well as to ensure the accuracy of this personal data.
We also process personal data that we receive from third parties, obtain from publicly accessible sources or collect in the course of our activities and operations, if and to the extent that such processing is permitted for legal reasons.
As a rule, we process personal data in the Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA). However, we may also export or transfer personal data to other countries, in particular to process it or have it processed there.
We may export personal data to all states and territories on earth as well as elsewhere in the universe, provided that the law there ensures adequate data protection according to the assessment of the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or according to the decision of the Swiss Federal Council and - if and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable - according to the decision of the European Commission.
We may transfer personal data to countries whose laws do not ensure adequate data protection, provided that data protection is ensured for other reasons, in particular on the basis of standard data protection clauses or with other appropriate safeguards. By way of exception, we may export personal data to countries without adequate or appropriate data protection if the specific requirements under data protection law are met, for example the express consent of the data subjects or a direct connection with the conclusion or performance of a contract. We will be happy to provide data subjects with information about any guarantees or provide a copy of any guarantees upon request.
Data subjects about whom we process personal data have rights under Swiss data protection law. These include the right to information as well as the right to rectification, deletion or blocking of the personal data processed.
Data subjects whose personal data we process may - if and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable - request confirmation free of charge as to whether we are processing personal data relating to them. In this case, data subjects may request information about the processing of their personal data, have the processing of their personal data restricted, exercise their right to data portability and have their personal data corrected, deleted ("right to be forgotten"), blocked or completed.
Data subjects whose personal data we process may - if and insofar as the GDPR is applicable - revoke their consent at any time with future effect and object to the processing of their personal data at any time.
Data subjects whose personal data we process have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority. The supervisory authority for data protection at Switzerland is the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).
We take suitable technical and organizational measures to ensure data security appropriate to the respective risk. However, we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
Our website is accessed using transport encryption (SSL / TLS, in particular with the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, abbreviated HTTPS). Most browsers mark transport encryption with a padlock in the address bar.
Our digital communications - like all digital communications in principle - are subject to mass surveillance without cause or suspicion and other monitoring by security authorities in the Switzerland, the rest of Europe, the United States of America (USA) and other countries. We cannot directly influence the corresponding processing of personal data by intelligence services, police agencies and other security authorities.
7.1 Cookies
We may use cookies. Cookies - our own cookies (first-party cookies) as well as cookies from third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies) - are data that are stored in the browser. Such stored data need not be limited to traditional cookies in text form.
cookies can be stored in the browser temporarily as "session cookies" or for a certain period of time as so-called permanent cookies. "Session cookies" are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. Permanent cookies have a specific storage period. In particular, cookies enable us to recognize a browser the next time it visits our website and thus, for example, to measure the reach of our website. Permanent cookies can also be used for online marketing, for example.
Cookies can be partially or completely deactivated and deleted at any time in the browser settings. Without cookies, our website may no longer be fully available. We actively request - at least if and to the extent necessary - express consent to the use of cookies.
In the case of cookies used for performance and reach measurement or for advertising, a general objection ("opt-out") is possible for numerous services via AdChoices (Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada), the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), YourAd- Choices (Digital Advertising Alliance) or Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance, EDAA).
7.2 Server log files
We may collect the following information for each access to our website, provided that this information is transmitted by your browser to our server infrastructure or can be determined by our web server: Date and time including time zone, Internet Protocol (IP) address, access status (HTTP status code), operating system including user interface and version, browser including language and version, individual sub-page of our website accessed including amount of data transferred, website last accessed in the same browser window (referer or referrer).
We store such information, which may also constitute personal data, in server log files. The information is required to provide our website in a permanent, user-friendly and reliable manner and to ensure data security and thus in particular the protection of personal data - also by third parties or with the help of third parties.
7.3 Tracking pixel
We may use tracking pixels on our website. Tracking pixels are also known as web beacons. Tracking pixels - also from third parties whose services we use - are small, usually invisible images that are automatically retrieved when you visit our website. With pixel counters, the same information can be collected as in server log files.
We send notifications and messages by e-mail and via other communication channels such as instant messaging or SMS.
8.1 Performance and reach measurement
Notifications and messages may contain web links or tracking pixels that record whether an individual message was opened and which web links were clicked on. Such web links and tracking pixels may also track usage of notifications and communications on a personal basis. We need this statistical recording of usage for performance and reach measurement in order to be able to send notifications and messages effectively and in a user-friendly manner based on the needs and reading habits of the recipients, as well as permanently, securely and reliably.
8.2 Consent and objection
As a matter of principle, you must expressly consent to the use of your e-mail address and other contact addresses, unless such use is permitted for other legal reasons. For any consent, we use the "double opt-in" procedure where possible, i.e. you will receive an e-mail with a web link that you must click to confirm so that no misuse by unauthorized third parties can take place. We may log such consents including Internet Protocol (IP) address, date and time for evidence and security reasons.
In principle, you can object to receiving notifications and communications such as newsletters at any time. With such an objection, you can simultaneously object to the statistical recording of usage for performance and reach measurement. Required notifications and communications in connection with our activities and operations remain reserved.
We are present on social media platforms and other online platforms in order to communicate with interested persons and to provide information about our activities and operations. In connection with such platforms, personal data may also be processed outside the Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA).
The General Terms and Conditions (GTC) and Terms of Use as well as data protection declarations and other provisions of the individual operators of such platforms also apply in each case. These provisions inform in particular about the rights of data subjects directly vis-à-vis the respective platform, which includes, for example, the right to information.
For our social media presence on Facebook, including the so-called Page Insights, we are - if and insofar as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable - jointly responsible with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland). Meta Platforms Ireland Limited is part of the Meta companies (including in the USA). Page Insights provide information about how visitors interact with our Facebook presence. We use Page Insights to provide our social media presence on Facebook in an effective and user-friendly manner.
Further information about the nature, scope and purpose of data processing, information about the rights of data subjects and the contact details of Facebook as well as Facebook's data protection officer can be found in Facebook's privacy policy. We have concluded the so-called "Responsible Party Addendum" with Facebook and thus agreed in particular that Facebook is responsible for ensuring the rights of data subjects. For the so-called Page Insights, the corresponding information can be found on the page "Page Insights Information" including "Page InsightsData Information".
We use services of specialized third parties in order to carry out our activities and operations in a durable, user-friendly, secure and reliable manner. With such services, we can, among other things, embed functions and content into our website. In the case of such embedding, the services used record the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of users at least temporarily for technically compelling reasons.
For necessary security-related, statistical and technical purposes, third parties whose services we use may process data in connection with our activities and operations in aggregated, anonymized or pseudonymized form. This is, for example, performance or usage data in order to be able to offer the respective service.
We use in particular:
- Services of Google: Provider: Google LLC (USA) / Google Ireland Limited (Ireland) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and in the Switzerland; General information on data protection: "Privacy and Security Principles", Privacy Policy, "Google is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws", "Privacy Guide in Google Products", "How we use data from websites or apps on or. in which our services are used" (information provided by Google), "Cookie types used by Google and other technologies", "Personalized advertising" (activation / deactivation / settings).
- Services from Microsoft: Provider: Microsoft Corporation (USA) / Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (Ireland) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom and Switzerland; General information on data privacy: "Data privacy at Microsoft", "Data privacy (Trust Center)", Privacy policy.
10.1 Digital infrastructure
We use services from specialized third parties to make use of required digital infrastructure in connection with our activities and operations. These include, for example, hosting and storage services from selected providers.
We use in particular:
- Hoststar: Hosting; Provider: Multimedia Networks AG (Switzerland); Information on data-
protection: Data privacy statement, "Data security at Hoststar".
- StackPathCDN:ContentDeliveryNetwork(CDN);Provider:StackPathLLC(USA)/ Highwinds Network Group Inc. (USA); data protection information: privacy policy.
- webflow: website builder; provider: Webflow Inc. (USA); data protection information: privacy policy for users in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom and Switzerland ("EU & Swiss Privacy Policy"), privacy policy for users in the rest of the world ("Global Privacy Policy"), cookie policy.
10.2 Social media functions and social media content
We use third-party services and plugins to embed functions and content from social media platforms and to enable the sharing of content on social media platforms and in other ways.
We use in particular:
- Facebook (social plugins): Embedding Facebook functions and Facebook content, for example "Like" or "Share"; provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland) and other Meta companies (including in the USA); data protection information: data protection declaration.
- Instagram platform: Embedding of Instagram content; provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland) and other Meta companies (including in the USA); data protection information: data protection declaration ( Instagram), data protection declaration (Facebook).
- LinkedIn Consumer Solutions Platform: Embedding of functions and content of LinkedIn, for example with plugins such as the "Share Plugin"; Provider: Microsoft; LinkedIn-specific information: "Datenschutz" ("Privacy"), Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Cookie Management / objection to email and SMS communication from LinkedIn, objection to interest-based advertising.
- Pinterest(SocialPlugins):Embedding of functions and content or pins from Pinterest (example: "Pin Widget"); Provider: Pinterest Inc. (USA) / Pinterest Europe Ltd. (Ireland) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA); data protection information: "Data Protection, Security and Legal", Privacy Policy, "Personalization and Data", Cookie Policy.
10.3 Map material
We use third-party services to embed maps on our website.
We use in particular:
- Google Maps including Google Maps Platform: map service; provider: Google; Google Maps-specific information: "How Google uses location information".
10.4 Digital audio and video content
We use services of specialized third parties to enable the direct playback of digital audio and video content such as music or podcasts.
We use in particular:
- YouTube: Video platform; Provider: Google; YouTube-specific information: "Data
protection and security center", "My data on YouTube".
10.5 Fonts
We use third-party services to embed selected fonts as well as icons, logos and symbols in our website.
We use in particular:
- Google Fonts: Fonts; Provider: Google; Google Fonts-specific information: "Privacy and Google Fonts" ("Privacy and Google Fonts"), "Privacy and Data Collection".
10.6 Advertising
We use the option of displaying targeted advertising for our activities and operations on
third parties, such as social media platforms and search engines.
We would like to use such advertising in particular to reach people who are already interested in our activities and operations or might be interested in them(remarketing and targeting).
For this purpose, we may transmit corresponding - possibly also personal - information to third parties that enable such advertising. We may also determine whether our advertising is successful, i.e. in particular whether it leads to visits to our website(conversion tracking).
Third parties with whom we advertise and where you are registered as a user may be able to associate the use of our online offering with your profile there.
We use in particular:
- Facebook advertising (Facebook Ads): Social media advertising; Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland) and other Meta companies (including in the USA); data protection information: remarketing and targeting, in particular with the Facebook pixel and Custom Audiences including Lookalike Audiences, data protection statement, "advertising preferences" (user registration required).
- Google Ads: search engine advertising; provider: Google; Google Ads-specific information: Advertising based on search queries, among other things, using various domain names - in particular doubleclick.net, googleadservices.com and googlesyndication.com - for Google Ads, "Advertising" (Google), "Why do I see a certain advertisement?".
- InstagramAds:SocialMediaAdvertising;Providers:MetaPlatformsIrelandLimited(Ireland) and other meta-companies (including in the U.S.); privacy information: remarketing and targeting especially with Facebook Pixel as well as Custom Audiences including Lookalike Audiences, privacy policy(Instagram), privacy policy ( Facebook), "Advertising preferences" (Instagram) (user login required), "Advertising preferences" (Facebook ) (user login required).
- LinkedInAds:SocialMediaAdvertising;Provider:LinkedInCorporation(USA)/LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company (Ireland); Information on data protection: Remarketing and targeting in particular with the LinkedIn Insight Tag, "Privacy Policy", Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Objection to personalized advertising.
- PinterestAds:SocialMediaAdvertising;Provider:PinterestInc.(USA)/PinterestEuro- pe Ltd. (Ireland) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA); Information on data protection: remarketing and targeting in particular with the Pinterest tag, "Data protection, security and legal", privacy policy, "Personalization and data", "Personalizedads onPinterest", "Sharing of dataon Pinterest", cookie policy.
We use extensions for our website in order to be able to use additional functions.
In particular, we use:
- Google reCAPTCHA: Spam protection (differentiation between wanted comments from humans and unwanted comments from bots as well as spam); Provider: Google; Google reCAPTCHA-specific information: "What is reCAPTCHA?" ("What is reCAPT- CHA?").
- jQuery(OpenJSFoundation):FreeJavaScript library;Provider:OpenJSFoundation (USA) using StackPath CDN; Privacy information: privacy policy (OpenJS Foundation), cookie policy (OpenJS Foundation).
- jQuery(GoogleHostedLibraries):FreeJavaScript library;Provider:Google;Google Hosted Libraries-specific disclosures: "What does using Google Hosted Libraries mean for my users' privacy?" ("What does using the Google Hosted Libraries mean for the privacy of my users?").
We use services and programs to determine how our online offering is used. In this context, we can, for example, measure the success and reach of our activities and operations as well as the effect of third-party links to our website. We may also, for example, test and compare how different versions of our online offering or parts of our online offering are used ("A/ B test" method).
Based on the results of the performance and reach measurement, we can, in particular, correct errors, strengthen popular content or make improvements to our online offering.
When using services and programs for performance and reach measurement, the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of individual users must be stored. IP addresses are generally shortened ("IP masking") in order to follow the principle of data economy through the corresponding pseudonymization and thus to improve user data protection.
When using services and programs for performance and reach measurement, cookies may be used and user profiles may be created. User profiles include, for example, the pages visited or content viewed on our website, information on the size of the screen or browser window and the - at least approximate - location. As a matter of principle, user profiles are created exclusively on a pseudonymous basis. We do not use user profiles to identify individual users. Individual services of third parties with which users are registered may be able to assign the use of our online service to the user account or user profile of the respective service.
We use in particular:
- Google Analytics: performance and reach measurement; provider: Google; Google Analytics-specific data: Measurement also across different browsers and devices(cross-device tracking) as well as with pseudonymized Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, which are only transmitted in full to Google in the USA as an exception, "Privacy Policy", "Browser Add-on to deactivate Google Analytics".
- Google Tag Manager: Integration and management of other services for performance and reach measurement as well as other services from Google and third parties; Provider: Google; Google Tag Manager-specific information: "Datacollected withGoogle Tag Manager"; further information ondataprotection can be found at the individual integrated and managed services.
We have created this privacy policy using the privacy generator from Datenschutzpartner.
We can adapt and supplement this privacy policy at any time.
We will inform about such adjustments and additions in an appropriate form, in particular by publishing the respective current privacy policy on our website.