1 Introduction

Welcome to our website. The protection of your privacy and your personal data is of particular concern to us. In this privacy policy, we would like to inform you about what data we collect during your visit to our website and how it is used.

We use various technologies and services on our website, such as Google Analytics and video embedding, in order to offer you an optimal user experience. By using these services, data is collected and processed that may be personal under certain circumstances.

Please read this privacy policy carefully to get a full understanding of how we handle your data. By using our website, you consent to the collection, processing and use of data in accordance with this privacy policy.

2 Responsible body

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is

Stoppani Metal Systems AG
Laupenstrasse 30
3176 Neuenegg
Switzerland

E-mail: info-stms@stoppani.com

You can contact us at any time with any questions or concerns about data protection.

3 Collection and processing of personal data

3.1 General data collection when you visit our website

When you visit our website, information of a general nature is automatically collected. This information includes, among other things

IP address
Date and time of access
Name and URL of the file accessed
Website from which access is made (referrer URL)
Browser and operating system used
This data is collected for technical reasons and is used to ensure the security and stability of our website. It is not used for the purpose of identifying you personally. The legal basis for the processing of this data is our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR and Art. 13 para. 1 of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

3.2 Data that you actively communicate to us

If you contact us by e-mail or in any other way, the data you provide will be stored so that we can process your request. This may be:

Name
E-mail address
Telephone number
Message text
This data is processed on the basis of your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 13 para. 1 FADP or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR or Art. 13 para. 2 lit. a FADP.

4 Cookies

4.1 What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your end device (e.g. computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. Cookies help us to analyze the use of our website, improve its performance and offer you a better user experience.

4.2 Types of cookies

We use different types of cookies:

Session cookies: These cookies are only stored for the duration of your online session and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: These cookies remain stored on your end device even after you close your browser and enable us to recognize you on your next visit.
Third-party cookies: These cookies are set by third-party providers, e.g. social networks. They are mainly used to tailor the content of the website to your preferences.

4.3 Purpose and legal basis

Cookies are used for various purposes:

Necessary cookies: These cookies are required for the basic functions of the website and cannot be deactivated. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in the functionality of the website in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR and Art. 13 para. 1 FADP.
Performance cookies: These cookies help us to improve the performance and user-friendliness of our website.
Marketing cookies: These cookies are used to show you advertising that is relevant to you.
4.4 Cookie consent system

To give you full control over the use of cookies on our website, we have implemented a cookie consent system. When you visit our website for the first time, a pop-up window appears in which you can individually set which types of cookies you want to allow or reject.

4.5 Management and deactivation of cookies

Independently of our cookie consent system, you can also adjust the settings for cookies in your web browser and deactivate cookies. Please note that if you deactivate cookies, some functions of the website may be restricted.

5 Google Analytics

5.1 What is Google Analytics?

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies 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.

5.2 Purpose of data processing

Google Analytics is used to analyze user behavior on our website. We receive statistics that help us to improve our website and make it more interesting for you as a user.

5.3 Legal basis

Data processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 13 para. 1 FADP, provided that you have given your consent via our cookie consent system.

5.4 IP anonymization

We have activated IP anonymization on this website. This means that your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA.

Further information on data protection with regard to Google Analytics can be found in Google’s privacy policy.

6 JWPlayer

6.1 What is JWPlayer?

This website uses video embeds from JWPlayer to provide you with various video content. JWPlayer is a paid streaming platform without advertising with a focus on protecting your data.

6.2 What data is collected?

The following non-personal data is collected and sent to the JWPlayer servers for analysis purposes

IP address
Date and time of access
Information on the end device and browser used
6.3 Purpose of data processing

The purpose of embedding videos is to offer you a wider range of media content and to improve the user experience on our website.

6.4 Legal basis

Data processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Art. 13 para. 1 FADP.

7 Your rights

7.1 Right to information

You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether we are processing your personal data. In addition, you have the right to receive information about this personal data as well as further information in accordance with the legal requirements.

7.2 Right to rectification

You have the right to request the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you. You also have the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data.

7.3 Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

Under certain circumstances, you have the right to request that we erase your personal data.

7.4 Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data if certain conditions are met.

7.5 Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and you have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance.

7.6 Right to object

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you.

7.7 Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

You have the right to withdraw your consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

7.8 Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law.

8 Data security

8.1 Technical measures

We use state-of-the-art security technologies and procedures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse or disclosure. This includes, among other things

Encryption of data transmission using SSL/TLS
Regular security checks and updates
Access controls and restrictions
8.2 Organizational measures

In addition to the technical security measures, we have also taken organizational measures to ensure data protection:

Training our employees in the handling of personal data
Definition of internal data protection guidelines
Obligation of external service providers to comply with our data protection standards.

8.3 Data processing by third parties

If we commission third parties to process data, this is always done in accordance with the statutory provisions and under strict control.

8.4 Existing risks

Despite all measures taken, we cannot guarantee absolute security, as no system can be fully protected against cyber attacks. However, in the event of a security incident, we will take all steps required by law, including notifying the persons concerned and the competent authorities.

9 Changes to the privacy policy

9.1 Updates

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as necessary in order to adapt it to legal changes or changes to our services. The current version of the privacy policy is always available on our website.

9.2 Notification

In the event of material changes to this Privacy Policy that significantly affect your rights or the way in which we process your personal data, we will inform you by appropriate means. This may be done, for example, by a prominent notice on our website, by email or through other communication channels.

9.3 Your responsibility

It is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy regularly and to keep yourself informed of any changes. Your continued use of our website following an update to this Privacy Policy will be deemed to constitute your acceptance of the changes.

10 Disclaimer

We assume no liability for the correctness, accuracy, up-to-dateness, reliability and completeness of this information.

Liability claims 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 subject to change. We expressly reserve 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.