


With this Privacy policy We provide information on the processing of personal data in connection with our Activities and operations including our Website under the domain name oekosolve.com. In particular, we set out what personal data we process, for what purpose, in what manner and where. We also provide information on the rights of individuals whose data we process.
We have drawn up this privacy policy in German. Should it be published in another language, the German version of the privacy policy shall prevail.
We may publish further data protection declarations or other information on data protection for individual or additional activities and operations.
We are subject to Swiss law and any applicable foreign law, in particular that of the European Union (EU) with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The European Commission recognised with Decision of 26 July 2000, that Swiss data protection law guarantees adequate data protection. With Report from 15 January 2024 the European Commission confirmed this adequacy decision.
1. contact addresses
Responsible in the sense of data protection law:
OekoSolve AG
OekoSolve AG
Militärstrasse 22
8889 Plons
Switzerland
In individual cases, third parties may be responsible for the processing of personal data or there may be joint responsibility with third parties. We are happy to provide data subjects with information about the respective responsibility on request.
2. terms and legal bases
2.1 Terms
Person concerned: Natural person about whom we process personal data.
Personal data: All Information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Particularly sensitive personal data: Data on trade union, political, religious or ideological views and activities, data on health, privacy or ethnic or racial origin, genetic data, biometric data that uniquely identify a natural person, data on criminal and administrative sanctions or prosecutions, and data on social assistance measures.
Edit: Everyone Handling of personal data, independent the means and procedures used, such as the retrieval, comparison, adaptation, archiving, storage, reading, disclosure, procurement, collection, recording, erasure, disclosure, structuring, organisation, storage, modification, dissemination, linking, destruction and use of personal data.
European Economic Area (EEA): Member States of the European Union (EU) and the Principality of Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway.
2.2 Legal basis
We process personal data in accordance with Swiss law, in particular the Federal Act on Data Protection (Data Protection Act, DSG) and the Ordinance on Data Protection (Data Protection Regulation, DSV).
We process - if and insofar as the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable - personal data or personal data in accordance with at least one of the following legal bases:
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data for the fulfilment of a contract with the data subject and for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data in order to protect legitimate interests - including the legitimate interests of third parties - except where such interests are overridden by the fundamental freedoms and rights and interests of the data subject. Such interests are, in particular, the permanent, humane, secure and reliable performance of our activities and operations, the guarantee of information security, protection against misuse, the enforcement of our own legal claims and compliance with Swiss law.
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to fulfil a legal obligation to which we are subject under any applicable law of member states in the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Article 6(1)(e) of the GDPR for the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR for the processing of personal data with the consent of the data subject.
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person.
- Art. 9 para. 2 ff. GDPR for the processing of special categories of personal data, in particular with the consent of the data subjects.
The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) refers to the processing of personal data as the processing of personal data and the processing of particularly sensitive personal data as the processing of special categories of personal data (Art. 9 GDPR).
3. nature, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data
We process the personal data that required in order to be able to carry out our activities and operations in a sustainable, people-friendly, secure and reliable manner. The personal data processed may fall into the categories of browser and device data, content data, communication data, metadata, usage data, master data including inventory and contact data, location data, transaction data, contract data and payment data. The personal data may also constitute particularly sensitive personal data.
We also process personal data that we receive from third parties, obtain from publicly accessible sources or collect in the course of our activities and operations, insofar as such processing is permitted.
Where necessary, we process personal data with the consent of the data subjects. In many cases, we may process personal data without consent, for example to fulfil legal obligations or to protect overriding interests. We may also ask data subjects for their consent if their consent is not required.
We process personal data for Duration, required for the respective purpose. We anonymise or delete personal data in particular depending on statutory retention and limitation periods.
4. disclosure of personal data
We may process personal data disclose to third parties, by third parties or jointly with third parties. Such third parties may, for example, be specialised providers whose services we use. Such third parties may in turn disclose personal data to third parties.
As part of our activities and operations, we may disclose personal data in particular to banks and other financial service providers, authorities, educational and research institutions, consultants and lawyers, accounting and fiduciary service providers, debt collection companies, interest groups, IT service providers, cooperation partners, credit and credit agencies, logistics and shipping companies, marketing and advertising agencies, media, parent companies, sister companies and subsidiaries, organisations and associations, social institutions, telecommunications companies, insurance companies and payment service providers.
5. communication
We process personal data in order to be able to communicate with individuals and with authorities, organisations and companies. In particular, we process data that a data subject transmits to us when contacting us, for example by post or e-mail. We may store such data in an address book or with comparable tools.
Third parties who transmit data about other persons to us are legally obliged to independently ensure the data protection of these data subjects. In particular, they must ensure that they are authorised to transmit such data, but also guarantee the accuracy of the transmitted data.
We use selected services from suitable providers to enable and improve communication with individuals and other communication partners. We can also use such services to manage and otherwise process the data of data subjects beyond direct communication, for example in connection with orders, services, projects and resource planning.
6. applications
We process personal data about applicants to the extent necessary to assess their suitability for an employment relationship or for the subsequent performance of an employment contract. The necessary personal data results in particular from the information requested, for example in the context of a job advertisement. We may publish job advertisements with the help of suitable third parties, for example in electronic and printed media or on job portals and job platforms.
We also process the personal data that applicants provide to us. voluntary communicate or publish your personal data, in particular as part of cover letters, CVs and other application documents and as part of online profiles.
We process - if and insofar as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable - personal data about applicants, in particular in accordance with Art. 9 para. 2 lit. b GDPR.
We can enable applicants to enter their details in our Talent pool to keep on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies. We may also use this information to maintain contact and keep you informed of any updates. If we believe that an applicant is suitable for a vacancy based on the information provided, we may inform the applicant accordingly.
7. data security
We take suitable technical and organisational measures to ensure data security appropriate to the respective risk. With our measures, we guarantee in particular the confidentiality, availability, traceability and integrity of the processed personal data, without being able to guarantee absolute data security.
Access to our website and our other digital presence takes place using transport encryption (SSL / TLS, especially with the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, abbreviated to HTTPS). Most browsers warn against visiting a website without transport encryption.
Our digital communication is - like in principle any digital communication - to mass surveillance without cause or suspicion by security authorities in Switzerland, the rest of Europe, the United States of America (USA) and other countries. We cannot directly influence the corresponding processing of personal data by secret services, police forces and other security authorities. Nor can we rule out the possibility that a data subject may be subject to targeted surveillance.
8. personal data abroad
We process personal data in principle in Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA). However, we may also export or transfer personal data to other countries, in particular in order to process it or have it processed there.
We can transfer personal data to all States on earth and elsewhere in the Universe export, provided that the local law according to Decision of the Swiss Federal Council and - if and insofar as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable - also in accordance with Decision of the European Commission ensures adequate data protection.
We may transfer personal data to countries whose laws do not guarantee adequate data protection, provided that data protection is guaranteed for other reasons, in particular on the basis of standard data protection clauses or with other suitable guarantees. Exceptionally, we may export personal data to countries without adequate or appropriate data protection if the special requirements under data protection law are met, for example the express consent of the data subjects or a direct connection with the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract. We will be happy to provide data subjects with information about any guarantees or provide a copy of any guarantees upon request.
9. rights of data subjects
9.1 Data protection claims
We grant data subjects all rights in accordance with the applicable law. In particular, data subjects have the following rights:
- Information: Data subjects can request information as to whether we process personal data about them and, if so, what personal data is involved. Data subjects also receive the information required to assert their data protection claims and ensure transparency. This includes the processed personal data as such, but also information on the purpose of processing, the duration of storage, any disclosure or export of data to other countries and the origin of the personal data.
- Correction and limitation: Data subjects can have incorrect personal data corrected, incomplete data completed and the processing of their data restricted.
- Possibility for own point of view and human scrutiny: In the case of decisions that are based exclusively on the automated processing of personal data and that have legal consequences for them or significantly affect them (automated individual decisions), data subjects can present their own point of view and request a review by a human being.
- Cancellation and objection: Data subjects can have their personal data deleted («right to be forgotten») and object to the processing of their data with effect for the future.
- Data output and data transmission: Data subjects may request the disclosure of personal data or the transfer of their data to another controller.
We may postpone, restrict or refuse the exercise of the rights of data subjects to the extent permitted by law. We may inform data subjects of any requirements that must be met in order to exercise their rights under data protection law. For example, we may refuse to provide information in whole or in part with reference to confidentiality obligations, overriding interests or the protection of other persons. For example, we may also refuse to delete personal data in whole or in part, in particular with reference to statutory retention obligations.
We can exercise the rights exceptionally Provide for costs. We will inform affected persons of any costs in advance.
We are obliged to take appropriate measures to identify data subjects who request information or assert other rights. Data subjects are obliged to cooperate.
9.2 Legal protection
Data subjects have the right to enforce their data protection claims by taking legal action or to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
The data protection supervisory authority for private controllers and federal bodies in Switzerland is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).
European data protection supervisory authorities are Members of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is organised. In some member states in the European Economic Area (EEA), the data protection supervisory authorities are organised on a federal basis, especially in Germany.
10. use of the website
10.1 Cookies
We may use cookies. Cookies - our own cookies (first-party cookies) as well as cookies from third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies) - are data that are stored in the browser. Such stored data need not be limited to traditional cookies in text form.
Cookies can be stored in the browser temporarily as «session cookies» or for a certain period of time as so-called permanent cookies. «Session cookies» are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. Permanent cookies have a specific storage period. In particular, cookies make it possible to recognise a browser the next time it visits our website and thus, for example, to measure the reach of our website. Permanent cookies can also be used for online marketing, for example.
Cookies can be fully or partially deactivated, restricted or deleted at any time in the browser settings. The browser settings often also allow automated deletion and other management of cookies. Without cookies, our website may no longer be fully available. We actively request your express consent to the use of cookies - at least if and to the extent required by applicable law.
For cookies used to measure performance and reach, or for advertising purposes, many services offer a general «opt-out» option via the AdChoices (Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada), the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), YourAdChoices (Digital Advertising Alliance) or Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance, EDAA) possible.
10.2 Logging
We may log at least the following information for each access to our website and our other digital presence, provided that this information is determined or transmitted as standard for such access to our digital infrastructure: Date and time including time zone, IP address, Access status (HTTP status code), operating system including user interface and version, browser including language and version, individual sub-pages of our website accessed including amount of data transferred, last website accessed in the same browser window (referrer).
We record such information, which may also constitute personal data, in log files. The information is required to provide our digital presence in a permanent, user-friendly and reliable manner. The information is also required to ensure data security - also by third parties or with the help of third parties.
10.3 Tracking pixels
We can integrate tracking pixels into our digital presence. Tracking pixels are also known as web beacons. Tracking pixels - including those from third parties whose services we use - are usually small, invisible images or scripts written in JavaScript that are automatically retrieved when our digital presence is accessed. Tracking pixels can be used to record at least the same information as is recorded in log files.
11. social media
We are present on social media platforms and other online platforms in order to communicate with interested parties and provide information about our activities and operations. In connection with such platforms, personal data may also be processed outside Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA).
The general terms and conditions (GTC) and terms of use as well as data protection declarations and other provisions of the individual operators of such platforms also apply in each case. In particular, these provisions provide information about the rights of data subjects directly vis-à-vis the respective platform, including, for example, the right to information.
For our Social media presence on Facebook including the so-called Page Insights, we are - if and insofar as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable - jointly responsible with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland). Meta Platforms Ireland Limited is part of the Meta-company (including in the USA). Page Insights provide information about how visitors interact with our Facebook presence. We use Page Insights to provide our social media presence on Facebook in an effective and user-friendly way.
Further information on the type, scope and purpose of data processing, information on the rights of data subjects and the contact details of Facebook and Facebook's data protection officer can be found in the Facebook privacy policy. With Facebook, we have developed the so-called «Addendum for responsible persons» and thus agreed in particular that Facebook is responsible for guaranteeing the rights of data subjects. For the so-called Page Insights, the corresponding information can be found on the page «Information on page insights» including «Information on Page Insights data».
12. services of third parties
We use services from specialised third parties in order to be able to carry out our activities and operations in a sustainable, user-friendly, secure and reliable manner. Among other things, we can use such services to embed functions and content in our website. In the case of such embedding, the services used collect the following data at least temporarily for technically compelling reasons IP addresses of the users.
For necessary security, statistical and technical purposes, third parties whose services we use may process data in connection with our activities and operations in aggregated, anonymised or pseudonymised form. This is, for example, performance or usage data in order to be able to offer the respective service.
We use in particular:
- Google services: Provider: Google LLC (USA) / Google Ireland Limited (Ireland) partly for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and in Switzerland; General information on data protection: «Data Protection Policy», Privacy policy, «How Google uses personal data», «Google is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws», «Guide to data protection in Google products», «How we use data from websites or apps on or in which our services are used», Cookie Policy, «Advertising that you can influence» (settings for personalised advertising).
12.1 Digital infrastructure
We use services from specialised third parties in order to be able to make use of the necessary digital infrastructure in connection with our activities and operations. These include, for example, hosting and storage services from selected providers.
We use in particular:
- Hostpoint: Hosting; Service provider: Hostpoint AG (Switzerland); Privacy policy: Privacy policy.
12.2 Card material
We use third-party services to embed maps in our website.
We use in particular:
- Google Maps including Google Maps Platform: Map service; Service provider: Google; Google Maps-specific information: «How does Google use location data?».
12.3 Digital content
We use services provided by specialist third parties to embed digital content on our website. Digital content includes, in particular, images and videos, music and podcasts.
We use in particular:
- YouTube: Video platform; Provider: Google; YouTube-specific details: «Data Protection and Security Centre», «My data on YouTube».
12.4 Fonts
We use third-party services to embed selected fonts, as well as icons, logos and symbols, into our website.
We use in particular:
- Font Awesome: Icons and logos; Provider: Fonticons Inc. (USA); Data protection information: Privacy policy.
12.5 Advertising
We utilise the opportunity to Advertising with third parties such as social media platforms and search engines for our activities and operations.
With such advertising, we would particularly like to reach people who are already interested in our activities and operations or who might be interested in them (Remarketing and Targeting). For this purpose, we may transmit corresponding - possibly also personal - data to third parties who make such advertising possible. We can also determine whether our advertising is successful, i.e. in particular whether it leads to visits to our website (Conversion Tracking).
Third parties with whom we advertise and with whom you are registered as a user may be able to assign the use of our website to your profile there.
We use in particular:
- Google Ads: Search engine advertising; Service provider: Google; Google Ads-specific information: Advertising based on search queries, among other things, using various domain names - in particular doubleclick.net, googleadservices.com and googlesyndication.com - for Google Ads, Privacy policy for advertising, «Manage displayed adverts directly via adverts».
13. success and reach measurement
We endeavour to measure the success and reach of our activities and operations. In this context, we can also measure the effect of third-party references or check how different parts or versions of our digital presence are used («A/B test» method). Based on the results of the success and reach measurement, we can in particular correct errors, strengthen popular content or make improvements.
For the measurement of success and reach, in most cases the IP addresses of individual users is recorded. In this case, IP addresses are in principle The IP address is shortened («IP masking») in order to comply with the principle of data minimisation through the corresponding pseudonymisation.
Cookies may be used to measure success and reach and user profiles may be created. Any user profiles created include, for example, the individual pages visited or content viewed on our digital presence, information on the size of the screen or browser window and the - at least approximate - location. Basically any user profiles are only created in pseudonymised form and are not used to identify individual users. Individual third-party services with which users are registered may be able to assign the use of our online offering to the user account or user profile with the respective service.
We use in particular:
- Google Tag Manager: Integration and management of services provided by Google and third parties, in particular for measuring performance and reach; Provider: Google; Information specific to Google Tag Manager: Privacy Policy for Google Tag Manager; further information on data protection can be found on the websites of the individual services that are integrated and managed.
14. video surveillance
We use video surveillance to prevent criminal offences, to preserve evidence in the event of criminal offences, to exercise and assert our own legal claims, to defend against third-party legal claims and to exercise our domiciliary rights. If and insofar as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable, these are overriding legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, in the case of particularly sensitive personal data with reference to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. f GDPR.
We store recordings from our video surveillance for as long as they are required for the preservation of evidence or another specified purpose.
We may save recordings from our video surveillance and transmit them to competent authorities, in particular judicial or law enforcement authorities, provided that the transmission is necessary for a stated purpose, in our other legitimate overriding interest or due to legal obligations.
15. final notes on the privacy policy
We have updated this privacy policy with the Data protection generator from Data protection partner created.
We may update this privacy policy at any time. We will notify you of any updates by publishing the latest version of the privacy policy on our website.