Privacy policy

1. disclaimer
The author accepts no liability whatsoever for the correctness, accuracy, up-to-dateness, reliability and completeness of the information. Liability claims against the author for damages of a material or immaterial nature arising from access to or use or non-use of the published information, misuse of the connection or technical faults are excluded. All offers are non-binding. The author expressly reserves the right to change, supplement or delete parts of the pages or the entire offer without prior notice or to cease publication temporarily or permanently.

2 Liability for links
References and links to third party websites are outside our area of responsibility. Any responsibility for such websites is declined. The access and use of such websites is at the user's own risk.

3. copyrights
The copyrights and all other rights to the content, images, photos or other files on the website belong exclusively to the company Galledia Fachmedien AG or the specifically named rights holders. The written consent of the copyright holders must be obtained in advance for the reproduction of any elements.

4. data protection
Based on Article 13 of the Swiss Federal Constitution and the data protection provisions of the Swiss Confederation (Data Protection Act, DSG), every person is entitled to protection of their privacy and protection against misuse of their personal data. We comply with these provisions. Personal data is treated as strictly confidential and is neither sold nor passed on to third parties. In close cooperation with our hosting providers, we endeavor to protect the databases as well as possible against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or falsification. When you access our website, the following data is stored in log files: IP address, date, time, browser request and general transmitted information about the operating system or browser. This usage data forms the basis for statistical, anonymous evaluations so that trends can be identified, which we can use to improve our services accordingly.

5. cookies
Cookies are text files that are stored on your computer when you visit our website and enable your browser to be identified. Cookies store information such as your language setting, the duration of your visit to our website or the entries you make there. This prevents you from having to re-enter all the necessary data each time you use the website. Cookies also enable us to recognize your preferences, make navigation easier for you and tailor our website to your areas of interest. To facilitate the use of our website, we therefore recommend that you configure your browser so that cookies are generally accepted. This setting is usually the browser's default setting. You can also adjust the settings so that cookies are permanently deleted, or you can delete cookies as required. However, we would like to point out that unrestricted use of our website is only possible if cookies are activated. By changing the cookie settings of your browser, it is also possible for you to gain insight into the method and type of cookie.

6. data processing of digital offers
We work together with Virtual Minds GmbH to collect and process personal data in connection with the use of our digital services. This cooperation takes place in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR as joint controllership. The data is used to display digital advertising and content and to analyze the use of our offers. Data subjects can assert their rights both against us and against Virtual Minds GmbH. Both parties are jointly liable for any damage caused by processing that does not comply with the GDPR. Tracking technologies are used to provide services.

7. privacy policy for the use of Facebook plugins (Like button)
Plugins of the social network Facebook, 1601 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA are integrated on our pages. You can recognise the Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the "Like" button on our site. You can find an overview of the Facebook plugins here: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/. When you visit our pages, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Facebook server via the plugin. Facebook receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you click on the Facebook "Like" button while you are logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your user account. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. Further information on this can be found in Facebook's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/. If you do not want Facebook to be able to associate your visit to our pages with your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook user account.

8. privacy policy for the use of Twitter
Functions of the Twitter service are integrated on our pages. These functions are offered by Twitter Inc, 795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. By using Twitter and the "Re-Tweet" function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter account and made known to other users. Data such as IP address, browser type, domains accessed, pages visited, mobile phone provider, device and application IDs and search terms are transmitted to Twitter. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Twitter. Due to ongoing updates to Twitter's privacy policy, we refer to the latest version at http://twitter.com/privacy to. You can change your data protection settings on Twitter in the account settings under http://twitter.com/account/settings change. If you have any questions, please contact privacy@twitter.com.

9. privacy policy for the use of Google Adsense
This website uses Google AdSense, a service for integrating advertisements from Google Inc ("Google"). Google AdSense uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. Google AdSense also uses so-called web beacons (invisible graphics). These web beacons can be used to analyze information such as visitor traffic on these pages. The information generated by cookies and web beacons about the use of this website (including your IP address) and the delivery of advertising formats is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. This information may be passed on by Google to contractual partners of Google. However, Google will not merge your IP address with other data stored by you. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

10. privacy policy for the use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be shortened by Google beforehand within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

11. privacy policy for the use of Google Tag Manager
For reasons of transparency, we would like to point out that we use Google Tag Manager. The Google Tag Manager itself does not collect any personal data. The Tag Manager makes it easier for us to integrate and manage our tags. Tags are small code elements that are used, among other things, to measure traffic and visitor behaviour, record the impact of online advertising and social channels, set up remarketing and targeting and test and optimize websites.

12. privacy policy for the use of AddThis
We also use AddThis on our website. AddThis is a bookmarking service that allows you to set bookmarks or share interesting website content. When using "AddThis", cookies are used. The data generated (e.g. time of use or browser language) is transferred to Add This LLC, 1595 Spring Hill Rd Suite 300, Vienna, VA 22182, USA and processed there. You can find more information on the data protection precautions of Add This LLC at www.addthis.com/privacy. In particular, we receive information from AddThis about the type of data processed and the purpose for which it is used. We do not process the data concerned. By using the "AddThis" button, you consent to data processing by AddThis LLC. In this context, it is possible to object to the use of data by setting an "opt-out cookie". Further details can be found at www.addthis.com apparent.

13. privacy policy for the use of MailChimp
The newsletter is sent using "MailChimp", a newsletter distribution platform of the US provider Rocket Science Group, LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA. The email addresses of our newsletter recipients and their other data described in this notice are stored on MailChimp's servers in the USA. MailChimp uses this information to send and analyze the newsletter on our behalf. Furthermore, MailChimp may, according to its own information, use this data to optimize or improve its own services, e.g. for the technical optimization of the dispatch and presentation of the newsletter or for economic purposes in order to determine from which countries the recipients come. However, MailChimp does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to write to them itself or to pass it on to third parties. We trust in the reliability and IT and data security of MailChimp. MailChimp is certified under the US-EU data protection agreement "Privacy Shield" and thus undertakes to comply with EU data protection regulations. We have also concluded a "Data Processing Agreement" with MailChimp. This is a contract in which MailChimp undertakes to protect the data of our users, to process it on our behalf in accordance with its data protection provisions and, in particular, not to pass it on to third parties. MailChimp's data protection provisions can be found at https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/ apparent.

14. newsletter
We use the newsletter to inform you about us and our offers. If you would like to receive the newsletter, we require a valid e-mail address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the e-mail address provided or that the owner agrees to receive the newsletter. When you register for the newsletter, we save the date of registration. This storage serves solely as proof in the event that a third party misuses an e-mail address and registers to receive the newsletter without the knowledge of the authorized person. You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, the e-mail address and its use for sending the newsletter at any time. The revocation can be made via a link in the newsletters themselves, in your profile area or by sending a message to the contact option above.

15. integration of third-party services and content
It is possible that third-party content, such as videos from YouTube, maps from Google Maps, RSS feeds or graphics from other websites, may be integrated into this online offering. This always presupposes that the providers of this content (hereinafter referred to as "third-party providers") are aware of the user's IP address. Without the IP address, they would not be able to send the content to the respective user's browser. The IP address is therefore required to display this content. We endeavor to only use content whose respective providers only use the IP address to deliver the content. However, we have no influence on whether the third-party providers store the IP address, e.g. for statistical purposes. Insofar as we are aware of this, we will inform users of this.

16. data security
We use technical and organizational security measures to protect your data managed by us against manipulation, loss, destruction and access by third parties. Our security measures are constantly being improved in line with technological developments on the Internet. We also have a firewall (security software) to protect internal information from the Internet. All the information we receive from you is protected by a secure server. The server's SSL (Secure Socket Layers) security software encrypts all the information you enter before it is transmitted to us. The information is only decrypted once it has reached our server.

17. duration of the storage of your data
The data you provide us with will only be stored by us for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which you have provided us with your data or to comply with legal requirements. If you have given us your express consent to use your personal data for advertising purposes (e.g. registration for the newsletter), we will use your data for these purposes as long as you do not revoke your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.

18. information, revocation, deletion and responsible body
Based on the legal provisions, you can contact us free of charge with questions about the collection, processing or use of your personal data and their correction, blocking, deletion or a revocation of consent granted. We will respond to all reasonable requests free of charge and as promptly as possible in accordance with applicable law. Furthermore, we would like to point out that you are entitled to the correction of incorrect data or the deletion of personal data, provided that this claim does not conflict with any legal obligation to retain data.

19. contact address
Galledia Fachmedien AG
Baslerstrasse 60
8048 Zurich
Switzerland
datenschutz@galledia.ch

20. person authorized to represent the company
Mr. Stefan Zimmermann

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