{"id":3,"date":"2025-04-27T08:40:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T08:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adowa.ch\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-07-14T12:33:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:33:48","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adowa.ch\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"354\">1. General Information on the Handling of Personal Data<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"728\">We are pleased about your interest in our website and in our company. The protection of your personal rights and freedoms is a top priority for us. We only use your data for the purposes for which it was collected. Transparency is important to us, so this Privacy Policy informs you comprehensively about how we process your personal data collected or stored by Adowa GmbH.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"899\">Visiting our website is generally possible without providing personal data. If any exceptions apply to specific services, we will explain them in the following sections.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1029\">We strictly comply with the provisions of the <strong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"996\">Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revDSG)<\/strong> and other applicable Swiss laws.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1034\">\n<h2 data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1073\">2. Controller of Data Processing<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1137\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1088\">Adowa GmbH<\/strong><br data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1091\">Switzerland<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1214\">Email: site@adowa.ch<br data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1177\">Website: www.adowa.ch&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1331\">Adowa GmbH is the sole controller responsible for data processing in connection with this website and its services.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1336\">\n<h2 data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1369\">3. Rights of Data Subjects<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1449\">According to Swiss data protection law (revDSG), you have the following rights:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1472\">Right of Access<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1523\">You have the right to request information about:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1851\">\n<li data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1563\">\n<p data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1563\">the purpose of the data processing,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1610\">\n<p data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1610\">the categories of personal data processed,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1658\">\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1658\">any recipients or categories of recipients,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1708\">\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1708\">the planned storage period (if determinable),<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1773\">\n<p data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1773\">the origin of the data (if not collected directly from you),<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1851\">\n<p data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1851\">and whether your data is subject to automated decision-making or profiling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1881\">Right to Rectification<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1997\">If we process inaccurate or incomplete personal data about you, you may request immediate correction or completion.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2022\">Right to Deletion<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2079\">You may request the deletion of your personal data if:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2372\">\n<li data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2128\">\n<p data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2128\">the purpose of processing no longer applies,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2191\">\n<p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2191\">you withdraw your consent and no other legal basis exists,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2268\">\n<p data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2268\">you object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2311\">\n<p data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2311\">data has been unlawfully processed, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2372\">\n<p data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2372\">the deletion is required to comply with legal obligations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2414\">Right to Restriction of Processing<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2464\">You may request that we restrict processing if:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2766\">\n<li data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2545\">\n<p data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2545\">you contest the accuracy of the data (for the duration of the verification),<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2597\">\n<p data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2597\">processing is unlawful but you oppose deletion,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2679\">\n<p data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2679\">we no longer need the data, but you need it to assert or defend legal claims,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2766\">\n<p data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2766\">or you objected to processing and a decision is pending on the balance of interests.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2799\">Right to Data Portability<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2941\">Where technically feasible, you may request your data in a structured, commonly used format or its direct transmission to another controller.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2964\">Right to Object<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3167\">You may object to data processing based on legitimate interest at any time, particularly regarding profiling or direct marketing. We will then stop processing unless compelling legitimate grounds exist.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3200\">Right to Withdraw Consent<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3309\">If processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time, effective for the future.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3343\">Right to Lodge a Complaint<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3568\">You have the right to lodge a complaint with the <strong data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3457\">Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)<\/strong> if you believe your rights under data protection law have been violated.<br data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3533\">Website: <a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3568\">https:\/\/www.edoeb.admin.ch<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3573\">\n<h2 data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3596\">4. Data Security<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3868\">We secure our website and IT systems through technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, manipulation, or destruction. This includes SSL encryption (SHA256). Despite all precautions, complete protection cannot be guaranteed.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3873\">\n<h2 data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3909\">5. Legal Basis for Processing<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"4035\">We process your personal data in accordance with the <strong data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3979\">Swiss revDSG<\/strong>, based on one or more of the following legal grounds:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4248\">\n<li data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4061\">\n<p data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4061\">Your explicit consent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4105\">\n<p data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4105\">Performance or initiation of a contract<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4127\">\n<p data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4127\">Legal obligations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4128\" data-end=\"4161\">\n<p data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4161\">Protection of vital interests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4248\">\n<p data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4248\">Legitimate interests of Adowa GmbH (e.g., ensuring IT security, business continuity)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4253\">\n<h2 data-start=\"4255\" data-end=\"4290\">6. Data Retention and Deletion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4668\">Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the intended purpose or as required by Swiss legal retention periods (e.g., 10 years under the Swiss Code of Obligations). Once the purpose ceases to apply and legal obligations no longer exist, your data is deleted or anonymized. If deletion is not possible, the data will be restricted from further processing.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4673\">\n<h2 data-start=\"4675\" data-end=\"4724\">7. Data Collection When Visiting the Website<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4846\">When you visit our website, we collect general technical data transmitted by your browser to our server. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"5075\">\n<li data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4875\">\n<p data-start=\"4849\" data-end=\"4875\">Browser type and version<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4901\">\n<p data-start=\"4878\" data-end=\"4901\">Operating system used<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4933\">\n<p data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4933\">Referrer URL (e.g., Google)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4934\" data-end=\"4954\">\n<p data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4954\">Visited subpages<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4955\" data-end=\"4982\">\n<p data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"4982\">Date and time of access<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4983\" data-end=\"5027\">\n<p data-start=\"4985\" data-end=\"5027\">IP address and internet service provider<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5075\">\n<p data-start=\"5030\" data-end=\"5075\">Other data for the prevention of cyberattacks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5077\" data-end=\"5195\">These data are used solely to ensure the functionality and security of the website and are not used to identify users.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5200\">\n<h2 data-start=\"5202\" data-end=\"5237\">8. Mandatory Provision of Data<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5238\" data-end=\"5334\">In some cases, you are legally or contractually required to provide certain data. For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5335\" data-end=\"5477\">\n<li data-start=\"5335\" data-end=\"5396\">\n<p data-start=\"5337\" data-end=\"5396\">For the conclusion of a contract (e.g., delivery address)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5397\" data-end=\"5477\">\n<p data-start=\"5399\" data-end=\"5477\">For employment-related obligations (e.g., salary reporting to tax authorities)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5597\">Failure to provide such data may result in Adowa GmbH being unable to fulfill the corresponding service or obligation.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5599\" data-end=\"5602\">\n<h2 data-start=\"5604\" data-end=\"5651\">9. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5652\" data-end=\"5838\">We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling as defined under the revDSG. Should we ever do so, you will be informed separately and explicitly about your associated rights.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5840\" data-end=\"5843\">\n<h2 data-start=\"5845\" data-end=\"5884\">10. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5885\" data-end=\"6031\">We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or adjustments to our services. The current version is always available on our website.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. General Information on the Handling of Personal Data We are pleased about your interest in our website and in our company. The protection of your personal rights and freedoms is a top priority for us. We only use your data for the purposes for which it was collected. 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