Impressum (Legal Disclosure)
Legal Information as Required by Swiss Law
Name: A m e l i e H i e s t a n d
Address: Hublen 71, 3924 St. Niklaus, Switzerland
Email: chalet@szahni.com
This website is operated by Amelie Hiestand. The legal requirements for an Impressum are provided in accordance with Swiss law (Art. 322 OR). For any inquiries, please contact us via email at chalet@szahni.com.
Jurisdiction: The competent court for any legal disputes arising from this website is located in the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland.
Legal Information for Website Compliance (Switzerland & GDPR)
1. Cookie Policy
Introduction
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their usage.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how users interact with the website.
- Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences and settings.
- Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver personalized advertisements.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Additionally, our website provides a cookie consent banner allowing users to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
2. Privacy Policy
Introduction
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who Is Responsible for Data Processing?
- Company Name: [Your Company Name]
- Address: [Your Address]
- Contact Email: [Your Email]
- Data Protection Officer (if applicable): [DPO Contact Details]
What Personal Data Do We Collect?
We collect the following personal data when you use our website:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Usage data (browsing behavior, pages visited, etc.)
- Payment information (for purchases)
How Do We Use Your Data?
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services
- To process orders and payments
- To communicate with you
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:
- Consent (for non-essential cookies, newsletters, etc.)
- Performance of a contract
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests
How Do We Protect Your Data?
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR and Swiss DPA, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your data
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to delete your data
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to data processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email].
Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
Third-Party Services
We may share your data with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers) to facilitate our services. All third parties are required to comply with data protection regulations.
3. Legal Disclosure (Impressum)
Required by Swiss Law (Art. 322 OR)
Swiss websites must provide an Impressum (legal disclosure) that includes:
- Company Name: [Your Company Name]
- Legal Form: (e.g., GmbH, AG, Sole Proprietorship)
- Address: [Company Address]
- Phone Number: [Company Phone Number]
- Email Address: [Company Email Address]
- Commercial Registry Number (if applicable): [Registry Number]
- VAT Number (if applicable): [VAT Number]
If your website offers paid services, you must also disclose:
- Prices (including taxes and fees)
- Payment methods
- Delivery terms
- Cancellation policy
Dispute Resolution
In case of disputes, the competent jurisdiction is:
- Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland
4. Cookie Consent Banner (Required Implementation)
Your website must implement a cookie consent banner that:
- Clearly informs users about the types of cookies used
- Allows users to accept or reject non-essential cookies
- Links to the Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy
Example Cookie Banner Text
“We use cookies to improve your experience. By clicking ‘Accept All,’ you consent to the use of all cookies. You can manage your preferences through ‘Cookie Settings.’ For more information, please read our [Cookie Policy] and [Privacy Policy].”
5. GDPR & Swiss DPA Compliance Checklist
- Provide a clear and accessible Privacy Policy.
- Implement a cookie consent banner.
- Ensure users can manage their cookie preferences.
- Appoint a Data Protection Officer if required.
- Ensure third-party service providers comply with data protection laws.
- Provide users with a way to exercise their data rights.
- Regularly update your policies to reflect changes in law or practices.
By implementing these policies, your website will meet the legal requirements under Swiss law and the GDPR.
