Legal basis

Depending on the purpose of the data processing, our processing of personal data is based on different legal grounds. In particular, we may process personal data if

  • doing so is necessary to fulfill an agreement with the person concerned or for pre-contractual measures (e.g. to review a request for an agreement); Art. 6 I b) GDPR
  • it is necessary for the exercise of legitimate interests, for example when data processing is a central component of our business activities; Art. 6 I f) GDPR
  • doing so is based on consent; Art. 6 I a) GDPR
  • doing so is required for compliance with Swiss and foreign legal obligations;  Art. 6 I c) GDPR

 

Purpose

Legal basis

Communication

If the communication is contractually related to our goods and services, the legal basis is the fulfilment of an agreement , Art. 6 I b) GDPR.

In other cases, when we communicate with you, the legal basis is our legitimate interest, Art. 6 I f) GDPR.

 Contract Execution

Fulfillment of an agreement , Art. 6 I b) GDPR

Information and Marketing

With regard to the receipt of the newsletter or other email marketing, the legal basis is the consent to the processing, Art. 6 I a) GDPR.

In other cases, when we inform you or process your data for marketing purposes, the legal basis is our legitimate interest, Art. 6 I f) GDPR.

Use of our website

In the case of data collection for mandatory functions on our websites or in our mobile apps, i.e. so that you can use our website and its functions at all, the legal basis is our legitimate interest, Art. 6 I f) GDPR.

For the remaining collection of data and information on our websites or in our mobile apps, e.g. about the way of use, the provision of extended functions as well as for marketing and advertising incl. the data transfer to corresponding partners, the legal basis is the consent to the processing, Art. 6 I a) GDPR

Market Research and Product Development

Legitimate interest, Art. 6 I f) GDPR

Security and Prevention

Legitimate interest, Art. 6 I f) GDPR

Fulfillment of an agreement , Art. 6 I b) GDPR

Compliance With Statutory Requirements

Fulfillment of a legal obligation, Art. 6 I c) GDPR

Preservation of Rights

Fulfillment of a legal obligation, Art. 6 I c) GDPR

Administration and Support Within the Group

Legitimate interest, Art. 6 I f) GDPR

Further information about our handling of personal data can be found in our Privacy Notice.