Privacy policy

 

I. Basis

Personal data collected by Berno is collected and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection regulations in Switzerland, in particular in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act (FADP), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the principles described below.

The following privacy policy provides information about the nature, scope and purpose of the collection of personal data via this website, the processing of this personal data and the rights of users in this regard. Personal data is understood to be all information that relates to a specific or identifiable person.

 

II. collection and processing of personal data

We primarily process personal data that we receive directly in the course of our client relationships. This data is, of course, subject to professional secrecy. Furthermore, it is possible that we receive or collect data from business partners or other persons involved. We also obtain data from publicly accessible sources such as public registers, the press or generally from the Internet. We also sometimes receive data from authorities, (arbitration) courts and other third parties such as contractual and business partners or counterparties.

Furthermore, we process data that arise in the context of the use of our website or the data that are provided in this context (such as IP address, device details and settings, etc.).

 

III. purpose of data processing and legal basis

We process the collected personal data if and to the extent that this is necessary for the operation of the website, to maintain operational security and to fulfill legal obligations. We also process the collected data to ensure the management of the mandate or for the purpose of contract processing and invoicing as well as for communication purposes or for sending invitations to customer events or workshops.

 

IV. Use of cookies and the like for functional purposes

A) Cookies

We use "cookies" and similar techniques on our websites to identify your browser or device. A cookie is a small file that is sent to your computer or automatically stored on your computer or mobile device by the web browser you use when you visit our website. In addition to cookies that are only used during a session and deleted after your website visit ("session cookies"), cookies can also be used to store user settings and other information for a certain period of time (e.g. two years) ("permanent cookies"). However, you can set your browser to reject cookies, store them for one session only, or otherwise delete them early. Most browsers are preset to accept cookies. We use persistent cookies so that we can better understand how you use our offerings and content.

B) Tracking and other technologies related to the use of our website

We do not use Google Analytics or similar tracking technologies on our websites.

 

V. Disclosure to third parties and cross-border data transfer

Berno is entitled to commission data processors in Switzerland and abroad to process personal data and to disclose to them the personal data collected by Berno for this purpose, provided that they contractually undertake to process the personal data only on behalf of and for the purposes of Berno and to comply with this data protection declaration and applicable data protection law. These are in particular auxiliary persons (such as in particular consulted lawyers and law firms and experts in Switzerland and abroad) and other business partners.

 

VI. data security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of customers' personal data, in particular to protect it from unauthorized access by third parties and misuse. These security measures are always adapted to the current state of the art.

 

VII. RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT

Within the scope of the data protection law applicable to you, you have the right to information, correction of incorrect personal data, blocking and deletion of your personal data at any time, insofar as this does not conflict with any legal obligation to retain data or the personal data is absolutely necessary for the fulfillment of the contract. In addition, you have the right to demand the release of certain personal data for the purpose of transfer to another location (so-called data portability).

Furthermore, consent to the collection and processing of data can be revoked at any time with effect for the future.

Requests for information, correction and deletion as well as a revocation of consent to data processing and a request for data transfer can be sent at any time by post or e-mail to the contact address listed below.

 

VIII. RESPONSIBLE

Responsible for the data processing described here is Berno . Data protection concerns and questions regarding this privacy policy can be directed at any time to the following contact address:

Berno AG
Dorfstrasse 53
CH-3216 Ried/Kerzers

Téléphone 031 750 55 22
E-mail info(at)berno.ch

 

IX. CHANGES

By using this website, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data in accordance with this privacy policy.

You then acknowledge that we may, at our sole discretion and without notice, modify, amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time. The current version published on our website shall apply. By continuing to use this website, you agree to the changes.

This data protection declaration does not apply to websites of third party operators which can be accessed via this website. We have no influence on the data processing by these third-party providers and assume no warranty or liability in connection with these websites.