Privacy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 16.05.2024
We place great importance on ensuring that the handling of personal data is transparent. This privacy policy provides information about what personal data we collect, for what purpose, and to whom we disclose it. To ensure a high level of transparency, this privacy policy is regularly reviewed and updated.
1. Services We Use
- Google Ads
- Google Ads Conversion Tracking
- MailChimp
- Meta Ads
- Google Analytics
- Google Call Conversion Tracking
- Google Tag Manager
- Google Customer Reviews
- Google My Business
- WhatsApp Business Chat
- Vimeo
- YouTube
- WordPress
- Google reCaptcha
2. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding the protection of your data, you can reach us at any time via email at info@carpe-sol.com. The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:
CARPE SOL GmbH
Jägerweg 1
9435 Heerbrugg
Switzerland
Data Protection Officer:
Patrick Cakarun
info@carpe-sol.com
+41 76 482 64 64
3. General Principles
3.1 What Data We Collect From You and From Whom We Receive This Data
Primarily, we process personal data that you provide to us or that we collect while operating our website. In some cases, we may also receive personal data about you from third parties. These can include the following categories:
- Personal identification data (name, address, birth dates, etc.);
- Contact data (mobile number, email address, etc.);
- Financial data (e.g., account information);
- Online identifiers (e.g., cookie identifier, IP addresses);
- Location and traffic data;
- Audio and video recordings;
- Particularly sensitive data (e.g., biometric data or health information).
3.2 Under What Conditions Do We Process Your Data?
We treat your data confidentially and in accordance with the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. We ensure transparent and proportionate processing.
If, exceptionally, we are unable to adhere to these principles, the data processing can still be lawful due to a justification reason. Potential justifications include:
- Your consent;
- The execution of a contract or pre-contractual measures;
- Our legitimate interests, provided your interests do not override them.
3.3 How Can You Revoke Your Consent?
If you have given us consent to process your personal data for specific purposes, we will process your data within the scope of this consent unless we have another justification reason.
You can revoke your consent at any time by sending an email to the address provided in the legal notice. Past data processing will not be affected by the revocation.
3.4 In Which Cases Can We Disclose Your Data to Third Parties?
a. Principle
We may need to use third-party services or affiliates and engage them to process your data (so-called data processors). Categories of recipients include:
- Accounting, fiduciary, and auditing firms;
- Consulting firms (legal advice, taxes, etc.);
- IT service providers (web hosting, support, cloud services, website design, etc.);
- Payment service providers;
- Providers of tracking, conversion, and advertising services.
We ensure that these third parties and our affiliates comply with data protection requirements and treat your personal data confidentially.
We may also be required to disclose your personal data to authorities.
b. Visiting Our Social Media Channels
We may have embedded links to our social media channels on our website. This is evident to you (typically via corresponding icons). Clicking on the icons will direct you to our social media channels.
The social media providers will know that you are accessing their platform from our website. These providers may use the data collected for their own purposes. We emphasize that we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or its use by the operators.
c. Transfer Abroad
In the course of processing, your personal data may be transferred to companies abroad. These companies are obligated to the same extent to data protection as we are. The transfer can take place worldwide.
If the data protection level does not correspond to that of Switzerland, we conduct a prior risk assessment and ensure contractually that the same protection as in Switzerland is guaranteed (e.g., through the new standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission or other legally mandated measures). If our risk assessment is negative, we take additional technical measures to protect your data. You can retrieve the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses at the following link: https://commission.europa.eu/publications/standard-contractual-clauses-controllers-and-processors-eueea_de.
3.5 How Long Do We Keep Your Data?
We store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which the data was collected.
Data that we store during your visit to our website is kept for twelve months. An exception applies to analysis and tracking data, which may be kept longer.
We keep contract data longer because we are legally required to do so. We must retain business communications, closed contracts, and booking receipts for up to 10 years. If we no longer need such data from you to perform our services, the data will be blocked and used only for accounting and tax purposes.
3.6 How Do We Protect Your Data?
We will keep your data secure and take all reasonable measures to protect your data from loss, access, misuse, or alterations.
Our contractors and employees who have access to your data are obligated to comply with data protection regulations. In some cases, it may be necessary to forward your requests to affiliated companies. Even in these cases, your data will be treated confidentially.
Within our website, we use the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) procedure in connection with the highest encryption level supported by your browser.
3.7 What Rights Do You Have?
a. Right to Information
You can request information about the data we have stored about you at any time. Please send your request for information along with proof of identity to info@carpe-sol.com.
You also have the right to receive your data in a common file format if we process your data automatically, and if:
- You have given your consent for the processing of this data; or
- You have disclosed data in connection with the conclusion or processing of a contract.
We may restrict or refuse to provide information or data release if this contradicts our legal obligations, legitimate own or public interests, or the interests of a third party.
Processing your request is subject to the legal processing period of 30 days. However, we may extend this period due to high request volume, legal or technical reasons, or because we need more details from you. You will be informed of the extension in a timely manner, at least in text form.
b. Deletion and Correction
You can request the deletion or correction of your data at any time. We may refuse the request if legal regulations require us to retain or maintain the data or if there is an authorization basis that opposes your request.
Please note that exercising your rights may conflict with contractual agreements and may have corresponding impacts on contract execution (e.g., premature termination of the contract or cost consequences).
c. Legal Recourse
If you are affected by the processing of personal data, you have the right to enforce your rights in court or to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority in Switzerland is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch.
3.8 Changes to the Privacy Policy
We can change this privacy policy at any time. The changes will be published on https://carpe-sol.com/, and you will not be separately informed.
4. Individual Data Processing Operations
4.1 Providing the Website and Creating Log Files
What Information Do We Receive and How Do We Use It?
By visiting https://carpe-sol.com/, certain data is automatically stored on our servers or on servers of services and products that we obtain and/or have installed for purposes of system administration, statistics, backup, or tracking purposes. This includes:
- The name of your internet service provider;
- Your IP address (potentially);
- The version of your browser software;
- The operating system of the computer accessing the URL;
- The date and time of access;
- The website from which you visit the URL;
- The search words you used to find the URL.
Why Are We Allowed to Process This Data?
This data cannot be assigned to a specific person, and there is no merging of this data with other data sources. The storage of log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. This is our legitimate interest.
How Can You Prevent Data Collection?
The data is stored only as long as necessary to achieve the purpose of its collection. Accordingly, the data is deleted after each session ends. The storage of log files is necessary for the operation of the website, and you have no possibility to object to it.
4.2 Google Ads
We use the Google Ads service on our website, an online advertising service from Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter “Google”). Google Ads allows us to display advertisements in Google search results and the Google advertising network.
4.3 Google Ads Conversion Tracking
We use the online advertising program “Google Ads” on our website, including conversion tracking (visitor action evaluation). Google Ads Conversion Tracking is an analytics service from Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”).
If you click on an ad placed by Google
4.4 MailChimp
For sending newsletters and email notifications, we use the MailChimp service, provided by The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.
When you sign up for our newsletter, the information you provide and your email address are transferred to, stored, and processed by MailChimp. This allows us to send you regular updates, offers, and information.
By signing up for the newsletter, your IP address and the date of registration are stored. This storage is solely for the purpose of providing evidence in case a third party misuses an email address and signs up without the knowledge of the rightful owner.
MailChimp offers extensive analysis options on how the newsletters are opened and used. These analyses are group-based and are not used by us for individual evaluations.
The data stored with MailChimp is deleted once you unsubscribe from our newsletter. This does not affect data stored by us for other purposes.
MailChimp has its own privacy policies and practices, which may differ from those of our website. For more information on MailChimp’s privacy practices, please visit: MailChimp Privacy Policy. If you have questions about the data collected by MailChimp or wish to exercise your rights regarding this data, you should contact The Rocket Science Group, LLC directly.