Privacy policy

This privacy policy informs you about which personal data we process in connection with our activities and operations, including our www.720.ch website . In particular, we explain what personal data we process, for what purpose, how, and where. We also inform you about the rights of individuals whose data we process.

Additional privacy policies and other legal documents such as general terms and conditions (GTC), terms of use or conditions of participation may apply to individual or additional activities and operations.

We are subject to Swiss data protection law and, where applicable, applicable foreign data protection law, in particular that of the European Union (EU) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The European Commission recognizes that Swiss data protection law ensures adequate data protection.

1. Contact addresses

Responsibility for the processing of personal data:

Peter Schaeublin
in Oberhof 16
CH-8240 Thayngen

720@720.ch

We will point out if there are other persons responsible for processing personal data in individual cases.

2. Terms and legal bases

2.1 Terms

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. A data subject is an individual whose personal data we process.

Processing includes any handling of personal data, regardless of the means and procedures used, such as querying, comparing, adapting, archiving, storing, retrieving, disclosing, obtaining, recording, collecting, deleting, disclosing, arranging, organizing, storing, altering, disseminating, linking, destroying and using 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 processing of personal data.

2.2 Legal basis

We process personal data in accordance with Swiss data protection law, in particular the Federal Act on Data Protection (Data Protection Act, DSG) and the Ordinance on Data Protection (Data Protection Ordinance, DSV).

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. 6 (1) (b) GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to fulfill a contract with the data subject and to carry out pre-contractual measures.
  • Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to protect our legitimate interests or those of third parties, unless the fundamental freedoms and rights and the interests of the data subject override these interests. Legitimate interests include, in particular, our interest in being able to carry out our activities and operations in a permanent, user-friendly, secure, and reliable manner and to communicate about them, ensuring information security, protecting against misuse, enforcing our own legal claims, and complying with Swiss law.
  • Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to fulfill a legal obligation to which we are subject under applicable law of Member States in the European Economic Area (EEA).
  • Art. 6 (1) (e) GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to perform a task carried out in the public interest.
  • Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR for the processing of personal data with the consent of the data subject.
  • Art. 6 (1) (d) GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person.

3. Type, scope and purpose

We process personal data that is necessary to carry out our activities in a sustainable, user-friendly, secure, and reliable manner. Such personal data may, in particular, fall into the categories of inventory and contact data, browser and device data, content data, metadata, peripheral data, usage data, location data, sales data, and contract and payment data.

We process personal data for the period required for the respective purpose(s) or as required by law. Personal data that no longer needs to be processed is anonymized or deleted.

We may have personal data processed by third parties . We may process personal data jointly with third parties or transmit it to third parties. Such third parties include, in particular, specialized providers whose services we use. We also guarantee data protection with such third parties.

As a general rule , we only process personal data with the consent of the data subjects. If and to the extent that processing is permitted for other legal reasons, we may waive the need to obtain consent. For example, we may process personal data without consent to fulfill a contract, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect overriding interests.

In this context, we process, in particular, information that a data subject voluntarily provides to us when contacting us – for example, by letter, email, 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 similar tools. If we receive data about other individuals, the transmitting individuals are obligated to guarantee data protection for these individuals and 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, provided and to the extent that such processing is permitted for legal reasons.

4. Applications

We process personal data about applicants to the extent necessary to assess their suitability for an employment relationship or for the subsequent execution of an employment contract. The required personal data arises, in particular, from the information requested, for example, in the context of a job advertisement. We also process personal data that applicants voluntarily provide or publish, in particular as part of cover letters, resumes, and other application documents, as well as online profiles.

We process – if and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – personal data about applicants, in particular in accordance with Art. 9 (2) (b) GDPR .

5. Personal data abroad

We generally process personal data in 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 countries and territories on Earth and elsewhere in the universe , provided that the laws there ensure adequate data protection as decided by the Swiss Federal Council and – if and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – as decided by the European Commission .

We may transfer personal data to countries whose laws do not guarantee adequate data protection, provided that data protection is guaranteed for other reasons, in particular on the basis of standard data protection clauses or other appropriate safeguards. Exceptionally, we may export personal data to countries without adequate or suitable data protection if the specific data protection requirements are met, for example, the express consent of the data subjects or a direct connection with the conclusion or performance of a contract. Upon request, we will be happy to provide data subjects with information about any safeguards or a copy of any safeguards.

6. Rights of data subjects

6.1 Data protection claims

We grant data subjects all rights under applicable data protection law. Data subjects have, in particular, the following rights:

  • Information: Data subjects can request information about whether we process personal data about them, and if so, which personal data this is. Data subjects will also receive the information necessary to assert their data protection rights and to ensure transparency. This includes the personal data processed as such, but also, among other things, information about the purpose of processing, the retention period, any disclosure or export of data to other countries, and the origin of the personal data.
  • Correction and restriction: Data subjects can correct inaccurate personal data, complete incomplete data and have the processing of their data restricted.
  • Deletion and objection: Data subjects can have their personal data deleted (“right to be forgotten”) and object to the processing of their data with effect for the future.
  • Data disclosure and data transfer: Data subjects can request the disclosure of personal data or the transfer of their data to another controller.

We may postpone, restrict, or refuse the exercise of data subjects' rights within the legally permissible framework. We may inform data subjects of any conditions that may need to be met to exercise their data protection rights. For example, we may refuse to provide information in whole or in part, citing trade secrets or the protection of other individuals. We may also refuse to delete personal data in whole or in part, citing statutory retention periods.

In exceptional cases, we may charge fees for exercising these rights. We will inform data subjects in advance of any costs involved.

We are obligated to take appropriate measures to identify data subjects who request information or assert other rights. Data subjects are obligated to cooperate.

6.2 Right to complain

Data subjects have the right to enforce their data protection claims through legal action or to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

The data protection supervisory authority for private controllers and federal bodies in Switzerland is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

Data subjects have – if and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – the right to lodge a complaint with a competent European data protection supervisory authority .

7. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security appropriate to the respective risk. However, we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

Access to our website is via transport encryption (SSL/TLS, in particular with the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, abbreviated to HTTPS). Most browsers indicate transport encryption with a padlock in the address bar.

Our digital communications – like all digital communications – are subject to mass surveillance without cause or suspicion, as well as other surveillance by security authorities in Switzerland, the rest of Europe, the United States of America (USA), and other countries. We have no direct influence on the corresponding processing of personal data by intelligence agencies, police departments, and other security authorities.

8. Use of the website

8.1 Cookies

We may use cookies. Cookies—both our own cookies (first-party cookies) and cookies from third-party services we use (third-party cookies)—are data stored in your browser. Such stored data need not be limited to traditional text cookies.

Cookies can be stored temporarily in the browser as "session cookies" or for a specific 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 make it possible to recognize a browser the next time you visit 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 fully or partially deactivated or deleted at any time in your browser settings. Without cookies, our website may no longer be fully available. We actively request your express consent to the use of cookies – at least where and to the extent necessary.

For 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), YourAdChoices (Digital Advertising Alliance) or Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance, EDAA).

8.2 Server log files

We may record the following information for each access to our website, provided that it is transmitted from your browser to our server infrastructure or can be determined by our web server: date and time including time zone, 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 the amount of data transferred, last website accessed in the same browser window (referrer).

We store such information, which may also constitute personal data, in server log files. This information is necessary to ensure the continuous, user-friendly, and reliable provision of our website, as well as to ensure data security and, in particular, the protection of personal data—including through or with the assistance of third parties.

8.3 Web beacons

We may use tracking pixels on our website. Tracking pixels are also known as web beacons. Tracking pixels – including those of third parties whose services we use – are small, usually invisible images that are automatically retrieved when you visit our website. Tracking pixels can collect the same information as server log files.

8.4 Comments

We enable you to post comments on our website. In this context, we process, in particular, the information that a commenter submits to us, as well as the IP address used, as well as the date and time. This information is required to enable the publication of comments and to ensure protection against misuse, which is in our overriding legitimate interest.

9. Notifications and communications

We send notifications and communications via email and other communication channels such as instant messaging or SMS.

9.1 Success and reach measurement

Notifications and messages may contain web links or tracking pixels that record whether an individual message has been opened and which web links were clicked. Such web links and tracking pixels can also record the use of notifications and messages on a personal basis. We need this statistical recording of usage for success and reach measurement in order to be able to send notifications and messages based on the needs and reading habits of the recipients in an effective and user-friendly manner, as well as permanently, securely, and reliably.

9.2 Consent and objection

You must generally give your express consent to the use of your email address and other contact details, unless such use is permitted for other legal reasons. For any consent, we use the "double opt-in" procedure wherever possible. This means that you will receive an email with a web link that you must click to confirm your consent. This prevents misuse by unauthorized third parties. We may log such consents, including the IP address and the date and time, for evidentiary and security reasons.

You can generally opt out of receiving notifications and communications, such as newsletters, at any time. By opting out, you can also opt out of statistical recording of usage for performance and reach measurement purposes. This does not apply to necessary notifications and communications related to our activities.

10. Social Media

We maintain a presence on social media platforms and other online platforms to communicate with interested parties and provide information about our activities. In connection with such platforms, personal data may also be processed outside of Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA).

The general terms and conditions (GTC) and terms of use, as well as privacy policies and other provisions of the individual operators of such platforms, also apply. These provisions provide information, in particular, about the rights of data subjects directly vis-à-vis the respective platform, including, for example, the right to information.

We are jointly responsible for our social media presence on Facebook, including so-called Page Insights, with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland) – to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited is part of the Meta companies (including those 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 type, scope, and purpose of data processing, information on the rights of data subjects, and contact details for Facebook and Facebook's data protection officer can be found in Facebook's privacy policy . We have concluded the so-called "Addendum for Controllers" with Facebook and, in particular, agreed that Facebook is responsible for ensuring the rights of data subjects. For so-called Page Insights, the relevant information can be found on the "Information on Page Insights" page, including "Information on Page Insights Data."

11. Third-party services

We use services from specialized third parties to ensure our activities are carried out in a sustainable, user-friendly, secure, and reliable manner. Such services allow us, among other things, to embed functions and content into our website. When embedding, the services used collect the users' IP addresses at least temporarily for technically necessary reasons.

For necessary security-related, statistical, and technical purposes, third parties whose services we use may process data related to our activities in an aggregated, anonymized, or pseudonymized form. This includes, for example, performance or usage data in order to be able to provide the respective service.

In particular, we use:

11.1 Digital Infrastructure

We use services from specialized third parties to access the digital infrastructure required for our activities. This includes, for example, hosting and storage services from selected providers.

In particular, we use:

11.2 Maps

We use third-party services to embed maps into our website.

In particular, we use:

11.3 Digital audio and video content

We use services from specialized third parties to enable the direct playback of digital audio and video content such as music or podcasts.

In particular, we use:

11.4 Payments

We use specialized service providers to process our customers' payments securely and reliably. The legal texts of the individual service providers, such as general terms and conditions (GTC) or privacy policies, also apply to the processing of payments.

In particular, we use:

12. Success and reach measurement

We try 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 impact of third-party links to our website. We can also, for example, test and compare how different parts or versions of our online offering are used ("A/B testing" method). Based on the results of the success and reach measurement, we can, in particular, correct errors, strengthen popular content, or make improvements to our online offering.

In most cases, the IP addresses of individual users are stored for success and reach measurement purposes. In this case, IP addresses are generally shortened ("IP masking") to comply with the principle of data economy through appropriate pseudonymization.

Cookies may be used to measure success and reach, and user profiles may be created. Any user profiles created may include, for example, the individual pages visited or content viewed on our website, information about the size of the screen or browser window, and the location—at least approximately. As a general rule, any user profiles created are created exclusively in pseudonyms and are not used to identify individual users. Individual third-party services with which users are logged in may at most assign the use of our online offering to the user account or user profile on the respective service.

In particular, we use:

13. Final provisions

We have created this privacy policy with the data protection generator from Datenschutzpartner .

We may amend and supplement this privacy policy at any time. We will notify you of such amendments and additions in an appropriate manner, in particular by publishing the current privacy policy on our website.