Responsible within the meaning of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is: Gradical GmbH

Based on Article 13 of the Swiss Federal Constitution and the data protection provisions of the federal government (Data Protection Act, DPA), every person is entitled to the protection of their privacy and the protection against abuse of their personal data” in English. The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously” in English. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy

In cooperation with our hosting providers, we strive to protect the databases as well as possible from unauthorized access, loss, abuse or falsification” in English.

We would like to point out that data transmission on the internet (e.g. communication via email) can have security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect data from being accessed by third parties.

By using this website, you agree to the collection, processing, and use of data as described below. This website can be visited without registering in general. During this process, data such as the pages accessed or the names of the files accessed, date, and time are stored on the server for statistical purposes without this data being directly related to your person. Personal data, in particular name, address, or email address, is collected on a voluntary basis as far as possible. Data is not passed on to third parties without your consent.

Personal data refers to any information that relates to a specific or identifiable person. An affected person is a person about whom personal data is processed. Processing refers to any handling of personal data, regardless of the means and processes used, in particular the storage, disclosure, acquisition, deletion, storage, modification, destruction, and use of personal data.

We process personal data in accordance with Swiss data protection law. Furthermore, if and to the extent that the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable, we process personal data based on the following legal bases in connection with Art. 6 para. 1 DSGVO:

Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 (a) GDPR) – The affected person has given their consent to the processing of their personal data for a specific purpose or multiple specific purposes.
Contract fulfillment and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 (b) GDPR) – Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract of which the affected person is a party or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at the request of the affected person.
Legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 (c) GDPR) – Processing is necessary for the fulfillment of a legal obligation to which the responsible party is subject.
Protection of vital interests (Art. 6 para. 1 (d) GDPR) – Processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the affected person or another natural person.
Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 (f) GDPR) – Processing is necessary for the protection of the legitimate interests of the responsible party or a third party, unless the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the affected person requiring the protection of personal data outweigh them.
Application process as a pre-contractual or contractual relationship (Art. 9 para. 2 (b) GDPR) – If special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 para. 1 are processed in the context of the application process, this will only take place if it is necessary for the decision on the establishment of an employment relationship. If special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 para. 1 DSGVO (e.g. health data, such as disability or ethnic origin) are requested from applicants, so that the responsible party or the affected person can exercise the rights arising from labor law and the law of social security and social protection and fulfill their corresponding obligations, their processing will only take place according to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. b DSGVO if it is necessary for the decision on the establishment of an employment relationship. 2 lit. b. DSGVO, in the case of the protection of vital interests of the applicants or other persons pursuant to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. Art. 9 para. 2 (c) GDPR or for the purpose of preventive medicine or occupational medicine, for the assessment of the employee’s ability to work, for medical diagnosis, the provision or treatment in the health or social sector, or for the administration of systems and services in the health or social sector according to Art. 9 para. 2 (h) GDPR. Art. 9 Abs. 2 lit. h. GDPR. In the case of a voluntary consent-based disclosure of special categories of data, their processing is based on Art. 9 para. 2 (a) GDPR. 2 lit. a. GDPR. We process personal data for the duration that is necessary for the respective purpose or purposes.
For longer-term retention obligations due to legal and other obligations to which we are subject, we restrict processing accordingly.

In accordance with Art. 13 GDPR, we inform you of the legal bases for our data processing. If the legal basis is not mentioned in the privacy policy, the following applies: The legal basis for obtaining consent is Art. 6 para. 1 (a) and Art. 7 GDPR, the legal basis for processing for the performance of our services and the implementation of contractual measures as well as answering inquiries is Art. 6 para. 1 (b) GDPR, the legal basis for processing for the fulfillment of our legal obligations is Art. 6 para. 1 (c) GDPR, and the legal basis for processing for the protection of our legitimate interests is Art. 6 para. 1 (f) GDPR. If processing of personal data is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by a third party or by the controller, the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 (f) GDPR.

In accordance with Art. 32 GDPR, taking into account the state of the art, the implementation costs and the nature, scope, circumstances and purposes of processing as well as the risk of varying likelihood and severity for the rights and freedoms of natural persons, we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure an appropriate level of protection in accordance with the risk.

The measures include in particular the securement of the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by controlling physical and electronic access to the data as well as the respective access, input, transfer, availability and separation of the data. In addition, we have established procedures to ensure the exercise of data subjects’ rights, the deletion of data and responses to data breaches. Furthermore, we consider the protection of personal data already during the development or selection of hardware, software and procedures, in accordance with the principle of data protection by design and by default.

In the course of processing personal data, it may be necessary to transmit or disclose the data to other locations, companies, legally independent units, or individuals. Recipients of this data may include service providers or providers of services and content that are embedded in a website. In such cases, we comply with legal requirements and conclude appropriate contracts or agreements that protect your data with the recipients of your data.

If we process data in a third country (i.e., outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA)) or if the processing takes place as part of the use of third-party services or the disclosure or transmission of data to other individuals, entities, or companies, this is only done in compliance with legal requirements. Subject to explicit consent or transmission required by contract or law, we only process data in third countries that have an recognized level of data protection, contractual obligations through so-called Standard Contractual Clauses of the EU Commission, the presence of certifications, or binding internal data protection regulations (Articles 44 to 49 GDPR, information page of the EU Commission. https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection_de).

This website uses cookies. Cookies are text files containing data from visited websites or domains that are stored on a user’s computer by a browser. A cookie is primarily used to store information about a user during or after their visit to an online service. The stored information can include, for example, the language settings on a website, the login status, a shopping cart, or the location where a video was watched. We also include other technologies that serve the same functions as cookies under the term “cookies,” such as when user information is stored using pseudonymous online identifiers, also known as “user IDs.”

The following types and functions of cookies are distinguished: Temporary cookies (also called session or session cookies): Temporary cookies are deleted at the latest when a user leaves an online service and closes their browser.

Permanent cookies: Permanent cookies are also stored after the browser is closed. For example, the login status can be saved or preferred content can be displayed directly when the user visits a website again. Similarly, the interests of users that are used for reach measurement or marketing purposes can be stored in such a cookie. First-party cookies: First-party cookies are set by us. Third-party cookies (also called third-party cookies): Third-party cookies are mainly used by advertisers (so-called third parties) to process user information. Necessary (also called essential or absolutely necessary) cookies: On the one hand, cookies may be absolutely necessary for the operation of a website (e.g., to save logins or other user inputs or for security reasons). Statistic, marketing, and personalization cookies: In general, cookies are also used for reach measurement and when the interests or behavior (e.g., viewing certain content, using features, etc.) of a user on individual websites are stored in a user profile. These profiles are used to show users, for example, content that corresponds to their potential interests. This process is also referred to as “tracking,” i.e., tracking the potential interests of users. If we use cookies or “tracking” technologies, we will inform you separately in our privacy policy or as part of obtaining consent. Notes on legal bases: The legal basis for processing your personal data using cookies depends on whether we ask for your consent. If this is the case and you consent to the use of cookies, the legal basis for processing your data is your declared consent. Otherwise, the data processed using cookies is based on our legitimate interests (e.g., in an economically sound operation of our online service and its improvement) or, if the use of cookies is necessary, to fulfill our contractual obligations.

Duration of storage: Unless we provide explicit information on the duration of storage of permanent cookies (e.g., as part of a so-called cookie opt-in), please assume that the storage duration can be up to two years. General notes on revocation and objection (opt-out): Depending on whether the processing is based on consent or legal permission, you have the option at any time to revoke a given consent or object to the processing of your data by cookie technologies (collectively referred to as “opt-out”). You can initially object by changing the settings of your browser, for example by deactivating the use of cookies (which may also restrict the functionality of our online service). An objection to the use of cookies for online marketing purposes can also be made using a variety of services, especially in the case of tracking, via the websites https://optout.aboutads.info and https://www.youronlinechoices.com/. You can get additional information on how to opt-out by reviewing the information provided by the service providers and cookies used. Processing of cookie data based on consent: We use a cookie consent management process in which users’ consent to the use of cookies, or the processing and providers mentioned in the cookie consent management process, is obtained and managed by users and revoked. In this case, the consent declaration is stored in order to avoid having to repeat the query and to prove the consent in accordance with the legal obligation. The storage can be server-side and/or in a cookie (so-called opt-in cookie, or using similar technologies) in order to assign the consent to a user or his device. Unless otherwise indicated by individual information on cookie management service providers, the following information applies: The storage duration of the consent can be up to two years.

Additionally, you can receive further information on how to object to the use of service providers and cookies by referring to the information provided on the service providers used. Processing of cookie data based on consent: We use a cookie consent management process in which users’ consent to the use of cookies, or the processing and providers mentioned in the context of the cookie consent management process, is obtained and managed by users and withdrawn. In this case, the consent declaration is stored in order to avoid having to repeat the inquiry and to prove consent in accordance with legal obligations. The storage can be server-side and/or in a cookie (so-called opt-in cookie, or by means of comparable technologies) in order to assign the consent to a user or his/her device. Subject to individual information on the providers of cookie management services, the following information applies: The storage period for the consent can be up to two years. In this case, a pseudonymous user identifier is formed and stored together with the time of consent, information on the scope of consent (e.g. which categories of cookies and/or service providers) and the browser, system and device used. Data types processed: Usage data (e.g. visited websites, interest in content, access times), meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses). Affected persons: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services). Legal bases: Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

This website uses Google Conversion Tracking. If you have reached our website through a Google-displayed ad, Google Ads will set a cookie on your computer. The cookie for conversion tracking is set when a user clicks on an ad displayed by Google. These cookies expire after 30 days and do not personal identification. If the user visits certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, we and Google can recognize that the user has clicked on the ad and has been redirected to this page. Each Google Ads customer receives a different cookie. Cookies cannot therefore be tracked via the websites of Ads customers. The information collected using the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics for Ads customers who have opted for conversion tracking. Customers receive information about the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive information that allows users to be personally identified.

If you do not want to participate in tracking, you can reject the setting of the required cookie – for example, through the browser setting that generally deactivates the automatic setting of cookies or sets your browser to block cookies from the domain “googleleadservices.com”. Please note that you must not delete the opt-out cookies as long as you do not wish to record measurement data. If you have deleted all your cookies in the browser, you must set the respective opt-out cookie again.

This website uses Google Remarketing. The function is used to present interested ads to website visitors within the Google advertising network. A “cookie” is stored in the browser of the website visitor, which allows the visitor to be recognized when visiting websites belonging to the Google advertising network. On these pages, the visitor can be presented with ads that refer to content the visitor has previously accessed on websites that use Google Remarketing. According to Google, no personal data is collected during this process. If you do not wish to use Google Remarketing, you can generally disable it by making the appropriate settings at http://www.google.com/settings/ads. Alternatively, you can disable the use of cookies for interest-based advertising through the advertising network initiative by following the instructions at http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp.

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. If the data controller on this website is located outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland, then the Google Analytics data processing is carried out by Google LLC. Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited are hereinafter referred to as “Google”. The statistics obtained enable us to improve our offer and make it more interesting for you as a user. This website also uses Google Analytics for a cross-device analysis of visitor flows, which is carried out via a user ID. If you have a Google user account, you can deactivate the cross-device analysis of your usage in the settings there under “My data”, “Personal data”. The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DS-GVO. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google. We would like to point out that on this website Google Analytics has been extended by the code “_anonymizeIp();” to ensure anonymized collection of IP addresses. This means that IP addresses are processed in abbreviated form, which means that they cannot be linked to a specific person. If the data collected about you is personally identifiable, this is immediately excluded and the personal data is deleted immediately. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transferred to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.

On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. Google Analytics uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: Disable Google Analytics. In addition, you can also prevent the use of Google Analytics by clicking on this link: Disable Google Analytics. This will save a so-called opt-out cookie on your data carrier, which prevents the processing of personal data by Google Analytics. Please note that if you delete all cookies on your terminal device, these opt-out cookies will also be deleted, i.e. you will have to set the opt-out cookies again if you wish to continue to prevent this form of data collection. The opt-out cookies are set per browser and computer/end device and must therefore be activated separately for each browser, computer or other end device.

Google Tag Manager is a solution with which we can manage so-called website tags via an interface and thus, for example, integrate Google Analytics and other Google marketing services into our online offering. The Tag Manager itself, which implements the tags, does not process any personal data of the users. With regard to the processing of users’ personal data, please refer to the following information on Google services. Usage guidelines: https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/use-policy.html.

Functions of the Instagram service are integrated on our website. These functions are offered by Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA. If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the content of our pages to your Instagram profile by clicking on the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate the visit to our pages with your user account. We would like to point out that we, as the provider of the pages, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram. For more information, please see the privacy policy of Instagram: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/

We use the marketing services of the social network LinkedIn of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland (“LinkedIn”) within our online offer. These use cookies, i.e. text files that are stored on your computer. This enables us to analyze your use of the website. For example, we can measure the success of our ads and show users products in which they were previously interested. For example, information on the operating system, the browser, the website you previously visited (referrer URL), which websites the user visited, which offers the user clicked on, and the date and time of your visit to our website is collected. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is transferred pseudonymously to a LinkedIn server in the USA and stored there. LinkedIn therefore does not store the name or email address of the respective user. Rather, the above-mentioned data is only assigned to the person for whom the cookie was generated. This does not apply if the user has allowed LinkedIn to process without pseudonymization or has a LinkedIn account. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can also object to the use of your data directly at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out. We use LinkedIn Analytics to analyze and regularly improve the use of our website.

The statistics obtained enable us to improve our offer and make it more interesting for you as a user. All LinkedIn companies have adopted the standard contractual clauses to ensure that the data traffic to the USA and Singapore necessary for the development, implementation and maintenance of the services takes place in a lawful manner. If we ask users for consent, the legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. a DSGVO. Otherwise, the legal basis for the use of LinkedIn Analytics is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DSGVO. Third-party provider information: LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2 Ireland; User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

Among other things, tools from companies based in the USA are integrated on our website. If these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to the US servers of the respective companies. We would like to point out that the USA is not a safe third country in the sense of EU data protection law. US companies are obliged to hand over personal data to security authorities without you as a data subject being able to take legal action against this. It can therefore not be ruled out that US authorities (e.g. intelligence services) process, evaluate and permanently store your data located on US servers for monitoring purposes. We have no influence on these processing activities.

All information on our website has been carefully checked. We make every effort to ensure that the information we provide is up-to-date, correct and complete. Nevertheless, the occurrence of errors can not be completely excluded, so we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of information, including journalistic-editorial nature. Liability claims regarding damage caused by the use of any information provided, including any kind of information which is incomplete or incorrect, will therefore be rejected.

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