Privacy policy
Preliminary remarks
Thank you for your interest in the high-quality products offered by Heimat Manufaktur AG and the associated services. Heimat Manufaktur AG takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of Heimat Manufaktur AG. Our employees and the carefully selected persons commissioned by us are familiar with the data protection requirements. They implement them with due care and in accordance with our high quality standards. For the scope of this privacy policy, see “General Terms and Conditions of Business/GTC” of Heimat Manufaktur AG.
Name and address of the controller
The responsible party within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Art. 4 No. 7 DSGVO) and other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union as well as other provisions of a data protection nature, including the Swiss Data Protection Act (Schweizer DSG; in force from 1.1.2019) is the:
Heimat Manufaktur AG with registered office at Morgentalstrasse 4b, 9323 Steinach (Switzerland)
Phone: +41 (0) 71 446 12 12
E-mail: info@heimatkult.ch
Website: www.heimatmanufaktur.ch
Commercial register entry
Registered company name: Heimat Manufaktur AG
Company identification number (UID): CHE-148.318.777
Commercial Register Office: St. Gallen – Switzerland
Registered in the commercial register; see under www.zefix.ch
Contact person for data protection
Heimat Manufaktur AG, Morgentalstrasse 4b, 9323 Steinach (Switzerland) Christian Hälg, Heimat Manufaktur AG, Data Protection Officer Telephone: +41 (0) 71 446 12 12 / Monday to Friday / 08:00 to 12:00 /
13:00 to 17:00
E-mail: info@heimatkult.ch
Heimat Manufaktur AG ensures that the contact person for data protection is
involved at an early stage and comprehensively in all issues related to the
protection of personal data and is supported by the person responsible in the
fulfillment of his/her tasks.
The independence of the person carefully selected, instructed and supervised
for this purpose and his/her professional qualifications and expertise in the
field of data protection law and practice to fulfil his/her tasks are guaranteed.
Data protection – General information
Every person has the right to protection of their privacy as well as protection against misuse of their personal data.
We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy, in particular in accordance with the Swiss Federal Law on Data Protection (DSG) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679) of 27 April 2016 (DSGVO)
In close cooperation with our providers, we protect the corresponding databases of Heimat Manufaktur AG against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or falsification with the high level of care customary in the business. The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of special services offered by Heimat Manufaktur AG 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 obtain the consent of the data subject (see also under “Consent”).
We would like to point out that data transmission on the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) can have security gaps despite the high security requirements we have created. A complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.
Data protection and data security obligations of the data subject
As the (natural) person concerned, it is in your personal interest to secure the system(s) you use (PC, laptop, etc.) against unauthorised access by third parties, to provide it with adequate password protection and not to pass on the password to third parties, and to install and also update virus protection (“Internet Security”) as indicated on the market.
Heimat Manufaktur AG Data protection information according to GDPR
Heimat Manufaktur AG provides customers, interested parties, job applicants and other third parties as contact groups (natural persons as stakeholders) residing in a member state of the EU or the EEA with data protection information in accordance with the GDPR in electronic form or, on request, in physical form (Art. 13, 14 and 21 GDPR: Information obligations and right to object).
Collection of general data and information
The website of the Heimat Manufaktur AG (homepage/website) collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls up the website. This general data and information is stored in the server log files. The following data may be collected: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system accesses our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-websites which are accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system and (8) other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems. When using these general data and information, the Heimat Manufaktur AG does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as its advertisement, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack. Therefore, the Heimat Manufaktur AG analyzes anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
Definitions
The data protection declaration of the Heimat Manufaktur AG is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and on the terminology used by the Swiss legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers, business partners and other stakeholders and job applicants. To ensure this, we explain the terms used. You can find these terms under the link Definitions below.
Cookies – use and deletion
Internet pages, including those of Heimat Manufaktur AG, sometimes use so- called cookies for optimized presentation and greater user-friendliness. In addition, cookies are used in certain areas of our websites in order to better understand your interests and thus to be able to provide you with a customized web offering. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies”. They are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your terminal device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognise your browser on your next visit. You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or generally and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If you deactivate cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited.
Access data/server log files and product placements/advertising
The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so- called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:
- Browser type and version;
- operating system used;
- Referrer URL (the previously visited page);
- Host name of the accessing computer or IP address and the requesting provider;
- Date and time of the server request;
- Volume of data transferred;
- Message about successful retrieval.
The data collected may be used for statistical analysis or for the targeted placement of content on the website for the data subject.
Contact us/Contact form
When contacting the provider (for example, via contact form or e-mail), the user’s details are stored for the purpose of processing the request and in the event that follow-up questions arise. We do not pass on this data without your consent.
Newsletter order, data and revocation
With the newsletter we inform you about us and our offers and information. If you would like to receive the newsletter, we require a valid email address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the specified email address or that the owner agrees to receive the newsletter (so- called confirmation email in the “double opt-in procedure”). Further data will not be collected. This data is only used for sending the newsletter and will not be passed on to third parties. With the registration for the newsletter we store your IP address and the date of registration. This storage serves solely as evidence in the event that a third party misuses an email address and registers to receive the newsletter without the knowledge of the authorized person. The click behaviour in the newsletter is recorded and automatically analysed for statistical purposes and for the individual adaptation of the contents. You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, the email address and their 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 options above (see also special notes on “Right of revocation” in the Data Protection Info-Sheet).
Newsletter tracking (tracking pixel)
Newsletters contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic that is embedded in emails that are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. This allows a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns to be carried out. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, the Heimat Manufaktur AG may see if and when an e-mail was opened by a data subject, and which links in the e-mail were called up by data subjects. Such personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters are stored and analysed by the controller in order to optimise the newsletter dispatch and to better adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. This personal data will not be disclosed to third parties; nor will it be used for any other purposes outside those indicated above. If the data subject withdraws their consent, the controller will erase this personal data. The Heimat Manufaktur AG automatically regards a withdrawal from the receipt of the newsletter as a revocation. It thereby unilaterally initiates the above measures.
Data protection in applications and in the application procedure pixel)
The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of managing the application procedure. The processing may also take place by electronic means. This is in particular the case when an applicant submits the relevant application documents to the controller by electronic means, for example by e-mail with pdf files or other file types as attachments via a web form located on the website. If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored at Heimat Manufaktur AG for the purpose of processing the employment relationship, in compliance with the statutory provisions and to ensure access for unauthorized employees and third parties. If the controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant as a data subject, the application files shall be deleted automatically and without further notice to the applicant 6 months after the notification of the rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller prevent such deletion. Other legitimate interests in this sense are, for example, obligations to provide evidence in proceedings under the Equal Treatment Act (CH GlG).
Registration function
The data entered within the scope of a registration will be used for the purpose of using the offer. Users may be informed by e-mail about information relevant to the offer or registration, such as changes to the scope of the offer or technical circumstances. The collected data can be seen from the input mask during registration. This includes e.g. name, postal address, e-mail address, IP address and their purpose.
Social media buttons
Functions (plug-ins) from third-party providers or social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.) are integrated on Heimat Manufaktur AG websites. These plug-ins enable the user to share content in the aforementioned social networks. The buttons are deactivated by default when the website is accessed. This means that no personal data is transmitted to the respective third-party providers without the user’s intervention. Once the user has activated the buttons, the plug-ins automatically transmit data, including personal data, to the relevant third-party provider. If the user is logged into the network of the respective third-party provider at the same time as visiting the website, the provider can assign the visit to the user’s network account. Heimat Manufaktur AG has no influence on this. The purpose and scope of this data collection and the further processing and use of personal data are set out in the data protection notices of the respective social networks. Users also receive information there on rights and setting options with regard to the protection of privacy. 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 thereby receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while you are logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages on your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate the visit to our pages with your user account. We would like to point out that we, as the provider of the pages, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. You can find more information on this in Facebook’s privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/. If you do not want Facebook to be able to assign your visit to our pages to your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook user account.
Privacy policy for the use of X
Functions of the Twitter service are integrated on our pages. These functions are offered by X Corp, 795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. By using X 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 X. Due to the ongoing updating of X’s privacy policy, we refer you to the latest version at (http://x.com/privacy). You can change your data protection settings at X in the account settings at http://x.com/account/settings. If you have any questions, please contact privacy@x.com.
Privacy policy for the use of LinkedIn
Our websites use functions of the LinkedIn network. The provider is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Each time one of our pages containing LinkedIn functions is accessed, a connection to LinkedIn servers is established. LinkedIn is informed that you have visited our web pages with your IP address. If you click the “Recommend Button” of LinkedIn and are logged into your account at LinkedIn, it is possible for LinkedIn to assign your visit to our website to you and your user account. We point out that we as the provider of the pages have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data and their use by LinkedIn. For more information, please see LinkedIn’s privacy policy at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Privacy policy for the use of Google AdSense
Our websites use Google AdSense, a service for integrating advertisements of 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). Through these web beacons, information such as visitor traffic on these pages can be evaluated. The information generated by cookies and web beacons about the use of this website (including your IP address) and delivery of advertising formats will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. 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.
Privacy policy for the use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics 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 cookies about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. In the event that IP anonymisation is activated on this website, however, your IP address will be truncated beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to 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 shortened 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.
SSL encryption
This site uses SSL encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as enquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser line. If SSL encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Integration of services and contents of third parties
Despite the great care taken by Heimat Manufaktur AG, it cannot be ruled out that third-party content, such as videos from YouTube, maps from Google Maps, RSS feeds or graphics from other websites, may be integrated within the online offers of Heimat Manufaktur AG. This always presupposes that the providers of this content (hereinafter referred to as “third-party providers”) are aware of the IP address of the user. The IP address forms a necessary basis so that the third- party providers can send the content to the browser of the respective user. The IP address is therefore required to display this content. We endeavor to only use content whose respective third-party 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.
Objection to advertising mails
The use of contact data published within the framework of the imprint obligation for the purpose of sending advertising and information material not expressly requested is hereby prohibited. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam e-mails.
Applicable law and place of jurisdiction
The court at the registered office of Heimat Manufaktur AG shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes between you as a visitor and user of the websites of Heimat Manufaktur AG arising from the operation of or visit to the websites, unless another mandatory place of jurisdiction applies. Swiss (data protection) law is applicable, subject to any mandatory application of the GDPR and other foreign provisions applicable to the natural person concerned (market place principle).
Amendments to this Directive
Heimat Manufaktur AG is entitled to amend this privacy policy if necessary.
Scope and amendment of the privacy policy
This privacy statement applies to all processing of personal data. In countries where data of legal persons are protected in the same way as personal data, this privacy policy also applies in the same way to data of legal persons or partnerships. The latest version of the privacy policy can be found on the website of Heimat Manufaktur AG, www.heimatmanufaktur.ch.
Legal notice / Disclaimer
Heimat Manufaktur AG accepts no liability whatsoever with regard to the accuracy and completeness of the information. All offers published in digital or electronic form by Heimat Manufaktur AG are non-binding. Heimat Manufaktur AG 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.
Liability for links
References and links to third-party websites are outside the area of responsibility of Heimat Manufaktur AG. Any responsibility for third-party websites is rejected. Access to and use of such websites is at the user’s own risk.
Copyright
The copyright and all other rights to content, images, photos or other files on Heimat Manufaktur AG websites belong exclusively to Heimat Manufaktur AG, its suppliers or the specifically named rights holders. The written consent of the respective copyright holder must be obtained in advance for the reproduction or use of any elements.