This privacy policy was last updated on January 23, 2024, and applies to citizens and residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.

In this privacy policy, we explain how we handle the data collected through https://www.sd-design.ch. We encourage you to read this statement carefully. Our data processing follows legal privacy regulations, meaning:

• We clearly state the purposes for which we process personal data, as outlined in this privacy policy.

• We strive to collect only the personal data necessary for legitimate purposes.

• Where consent is required, we explicitly request your approval before processing your personal data.

• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data and require the same from third parties processing data on our behalf.

• We respect your right to access, correct, or delete your personal data upon request.

If you have any questions or wish to know exactly what data we retain about you, please contact us.

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1. Purpose, Data, and Retention Period

We may collect or receive personal data for various purposes related to our business operations, including:

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1.1 Contact – via phone, mail, email, and/or web forms

Collected data:

• First and last name

• Email address

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Legal basis for processing:

• Based on obtained consent.

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Retention period:

• Upon termination of service, data is retained for 12 months.

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1.2 Newsletter

Collected data:

• First and last name

• Email address

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Legal basis for processing:

• Based on obtained consent.

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Retention period:

• Upon termination of service, data is retained for 12 months.

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1.3 Support for services or products purchased or intended for purchase

Collected data:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Home or physical address, including street name and city/town name

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Legal basis for processing:

• Based on obtained consent.

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Retention period:

• Upon termination of service, data is retained for 12 months.

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1.4 Offering Personalized Products and Services

Collected data:

• First and last name

• Email address

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Legal basis for processing:

• Based on obtained consent.

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Retention period:

• Upon termination of service, data is retained for 12 months.

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1.5 Deliveries

Collected data:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Home or physical address, including street name and city/town name

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Legal basis for processing:

• Based on obtained consent.

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Retention period:

• Upon termination of service, data is retained for 12 months.

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2. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

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3. Disclosure Practices

We disclose personal data only when legally required, such as in response to law enforcement requests or to comply with legal obligations.

If our company or website is acquired or merged, your data may be shared with advisors and potential buyers and transferred to the new owners.

We have a data processing agreement with Google, restricting Google from using the data for other Google services. Full IP addresses are also blocked from being shared.

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4. Security

We are committed to protecting personal data through appropriate security measures. This ensures that only authorized individuals have access to your data, that data access is secured, and that our security measures are regularly reviewed.

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5. Third-Party Websites

This privacy policy does not apply to third-party websites linked on our site. We cannot guarantee that these external websites handle personal data securely. We advise you to review their privacy policies before using their services.

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6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy. We recommend reviewing it regularly to stay informed of any updates. When possible, we will actively notify you of changes.

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7. Accessing and Modifying Your Data

If you have questions or wish to know what personal data we have collected about you, please contact us. You have the following rights:

• Right to information: Know why your data is needed, how it is used, and for how long it is stored.

• Right of access: View the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to rectification: Modify, correct, delete, or block your personal data at any time.

• Right to withdraw consent: If you have given consent, you can withdraw it and request the deletion of your personal data.

• Right to data portability: Request and transfer your data to another data controller.

• Right to object: Object to data processing, except in cases where legitimate reasons for processing exist.

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Please clearly identify yourself when making requests to ensure we do not modify or delete data for the wrong person.

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8. Filing a Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to file a complaint with the data protection authority.

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9. Contact Information

S&D Spetzler und Strub Design GmbH
Genossenweg 24
3012 Bern, Switzerland

Website: https://sd-design.ch
Email: info@sd-design.ch

Last updated: St. Gallen, March 11, 2025

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