Privacy

With this Privacy Policy, we inform you about the personal data we process in connection with our activities and operations, including our synaedge.com website. We specifically inform you about the purposes, methods, and locations of the personal data we process. We also inform you about the rights of individuals whose data we process.

For individual or additional activities and tasks, further privacy policies as well as other legal documents such as Terms and Conditions (T&C), Terms of Use, or Participation Terms may apply.

We are subject to Swiss data protection law as well as any applicable foreign data protection law, in particular that of the European Union (EU) with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Die Europäische Kommission anerkannte mit Entscheidung vom 26. Juli 2000, dass das schweizerische Datenschutzrecht einen angemessenen Datenschutz gewährleistet. Mit Bericht vom 15. Januar 2024 bestätigte die Europäische Kommission diesen Angemessenheits­beschluss.

1. Contact addresses

Responsibility for the processing of personal data.

Synaedge GmbH
Badenerstrasse 808
8048 Zurich
Switzerland

contact (at) synaedge.com

In individual cases, there may be other controllers responsible for the processing of personal data or joint responsibility with at least one other controller.

Data protection representation in the European Economic Area (EEA)

We have the following data protection representation in accordance with Art. 27 GDPR: translate to English

Weber IT-System
Avd. Maribel Lopez Perez Ojeda 32,
03130 Santa Pola, Alicante ES

info (at) weber-system.ch

The data protection representation serves as an additional point of contact for data subjects and authorities in the European Union (EU) and the rest of the European Economic Area (EEA) for inquiries related to the GDPR.

2. Terms and Legal Foundations

2.1 Terms

Personal data are any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Particularly sensitive personal data are data on trade union membership, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, health, sex life, racial or ethnic origin, genetic data, biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning criminal convictions and offenses, and data on social welfare measures.

Editing includes any handling of personal data, regardless of the means and methods used, such as querying, matching, adapting, archiving, storing, retrieving, disclosing, obtaining, capturing, collecting, deleting, disclosing, organizing, storing, altering, disseminating, linking, destroying, and using personal data.

A data subject is a natural person whose personal data we process.

The European Economic Area (EEA) includes the Member States of the European Union (EU) as well as the Principality of Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) refers to the processing of personal data as processing of personal data and the processing of particularly sensitive personal data as processing of special categories of personal data (Art. 9 GDPR).

2.2 Legal basis

We process personal data in accordance with Swiss data protection law, in particular the Federal Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG) and the Data Protection Ordinance (Datenschutzverordnung, DSV).

We process personal data in accordance with at least one of the following legal bases, to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies.

  • Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO for the necessary processing of personal data for the performance of a contract with the data subject and for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.
  • Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. for the necessary processing of personal data to safeguard the legitimate interests of us or third parties, provided that the fundamental freedoms and rights as well as the interests of the affected person do not outweigh them Legitimate interests are, in particular, our interest in being able to carry out and communicate our activities and operations in a permanent, user-friendly, secure, and reliable manner, ensuring information security, protection against misuse, enforcement of our own legal claims, and compliance with Swiss law
  • Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to fulfill a legal obligation to which we are subject according to any applicable law of member states in the European Economic Area (EEA)
  • Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. the GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest
  • Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a GDPR for the processing of personal data with the consent of the data subject
  • Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. the GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person

3. Type, scope, and purpose

We process those personal data that are necessary to be able to carry out our activities and tasks permanently, user-friendly, safely, and reliably. Such personal data may include the categories of inventory and contact data, browser and device data, content data, meta or marginal data, and usage data, location data, sales data, as well as contract and payment data.

We process personal data for the period necessary for the respective purpose(s) or as required by law. Personal data that is no longer necessary for processing will be anonymized or deleted.

We may have personal data processed by third parties. We may process personal data jointly with third parties or disclose it to third parties. These third parties are particularly specialized providers whose services we use. We also ensure data protection with such third parties.

We generally only process personal data with the consent of the individuals concerned. If and to the extent that processing is permissible for other legal reasons, we may refrain from obtaining consent. For example, we may process personal data without consent to fulfill a contract, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect overriding interests.

We also process personal data that we receive from third parties, obtain from publicly available sources, or collect in the course of our activities and operations, to the extent that such processing is permissible for legal reasons.

4. Communication

We process personal data in order to communicate with third parties. In this context, we particularly process data that an individual provides when contacting us, for example, by postal mail or email. We may store such data in an address book or similar tools.

Third parties transmitting data about other individuals are obligated to ensure data protection for such affected persons. This includes ensuring the accuracy of the transmitted personal data.

5. Applications

We process personal data about applicants as far as they are necessary for assessing suitability for an employment relationship or for the subsequent performance of an employment contract. The necessary personal data result 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 those personal data that applicants voluntarily disclose or publish, especially as part of cover letters, resumes, and other application documents as well as online profiles.

We process – to the extent and as far as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – personal data about applicants in particular in accordance with Art. 9 Abs. 2 lit. b DSGVO.

6. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security commensurate with the respective risk. With our measures, we ensure 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 other online presence is done through transport encryption (SSL / TLS, especially with the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, abbreviated HTTPS). Most browsers indicate transport encryption with a small padlock in the address bar.

Our digital communication is subject to – like basically any digital communication – mass surveillance without cause and 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 intelligence agencies, police departments, and other security authorities. We also cannot rule out that individual affected persons are specifically monitored

7. Personal data abroad

We generally process personal data in Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA). However, we may also export or transfer personal data to other countries, particularly to process it or have it processed there

We can export personal data to all states and territories on Earth as well as elsewhere in the universe, provided that the local law according to the decision of the Swiss Federal Council ensures adequate data protection and – if and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – according to the decision of the European Commission ensures adequate data protection

We may transfer personal data to countries whose laws do not ensure adequate data protection, provided that data protection is guaranteed for other reasons, particularly based on standard data protection clauses or other appropriate safeguards. In exceptional cases, we may export personal data to countries without adequate or appropriate data protection if the specific data protection requirements are met, such as the explicit consent of the affected individuals or a direct connection with the conclusion or execution of a contract. We are happy to provide affected individuals with information about any guarantees or supply a copy of any guarantees upon request

8. Rights of data subjects

8.1 Data protection claims

We grant affected individuals all claims in accordance with the applicable data protection law. Affected individuals have the following rights in particular

  • Information: Affected individuals can request information on whether we process personal data about them, and if so, which personal data is involved. Affected individuals also receive the information necessary to assert their data protection rights and ensure transparency. This includes the processed personal data itself, but also, among other things, 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 Restriction: Affected individuals can correct inaccurate personal data, complete incomplete data, and restrict the processing of their data
  • Deletion and Objection: Affected individuals can have personal data deleted (“right to be forgotten”) and object to the processing of their data with effect for the future
  • Data release and data transfer: Affected individuals can request the release of personal data or the transfer of their data to another controller

We may defer, restrict, or refuse the exercise of the rights of affected persons within the legally permissible framework. We may inform affected persons of any conditions that must be met for the exercise of their data protection claims. For example, we may refuse to provide information in whole or in part by referring to trade secrets or the protection of other persons. We may also refuse to delete personal data in whole or in part by referring to legal retention obligations.

We may exceptionally provide for costs in the exercise of rights. We inform affected persons in advance about any possible costs

We are obliged to identify affected persons who request information or assert other rights with appropriate measures. Affected persons are obliged to cooperate.

8.2 Legal protection

Affected individuals have the right to enforce their data protection claims through legal action or to file a report or complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority

The data protection supervisory authority for complaints from affected individuals against private controllers and federal bodies in Switzerland is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)

European data protection authorities for complaints from data subjects – insofar as and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – are organized as members of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). In some member states in the European Economic Area (EEA), the data protection authorities are federally structured, particularly in Germany

9. Use of the website

9.1 Cookies

We may use cookies. Cookies – both our own cookies (first-party cookies) and cookies from third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies) – are data stored in the browser. Such stored data does not have to be limited to traditional text-based cookies

Cookies can be temporarily stored in the browser as “session cookies” or for a specific period as so-called permanent cookies. “Session cookies” are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. Permanent cookies have a specific storage duration. Cookies enable, in particular, the recognition of a browser during the next visit to our website and thereby, for example, measure the reach of our website. However, permanent cookies can also be used for online marketing, for example

Cookies can be deactivated or deleted at any time, in whole or in part, in the browser settings. Without cookies, our website may no longer be fully available. We actively request explicit consent for the use of cookies – at least insofar as and to the extent necessary.

For cookies used for success and reach measurement or for advertising, a general objection (“opt-out”) is possible for numerous services via 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)

9.2 Logging

We may log at least the following information for each access to our website and other online presence, provided that this information is transmitted to our digital infrastructure during such access: 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, accessed individual sub-page of our website including transferred data volume, last accessed website in the same browser window (referrer).

We log such information, which may also constitute personal data, in log files. The information is necessary to provide our online presence in a permanent, user-friendly, and reliable manner. The information is also necessary to ensure data security – including through third parties or with the help of third parties

9.3 Counting pixels

We can integrate tracking pixels into our online presence. Tracking pixels are also referred to 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 accessing our online presence. Tracking pixels can capture at least the same information as log files.

10. Notifications and communications

We send notifications and messages via email and other communication channels such as instant messaging or SMS

10.1 Success and Reach Measurement

Notifications and communications may contain web links or tracking pixels that record whether a single communication was opened and which web links were clicked. Such web links and tracking pixels can also record the use of notifications and communications on a personal basis. We need this statistical recording of usage for success and reach measurement in order to send notifications and communications effectively and user-friendly, as well as permanently, securely, and reliably, based on the needs and reading habits of the recipients.

10.2 Consent and Objection

You must generally consent to the use of your email address and other contact addresses, unless the use is permissible for other legal reasons. For obtaining a double-confirmed consent, we may use the “Double Opt-in” procedure. In this case, you will receive a notification with instructions for double confirmation. We may log obtained consents, including IP address and timestamp, for evidence and security reasons

You can generally object to receiving notifications and communications such as newsletters at any time. With such an objection, you can simultaneously object to the statistical recording of usage for success and reach measurement. Required notifications and communications related to our activities and operations remain reserved.

11. Social Media

We are present on social media platforms and other online platforms to communicate with interested individuals and to inform about our activities and operations. In connection with such platforms, personal data may also be processed outside of Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA)

The General Terms and Conditions (GTC) and Terms of Use as well as Privacy Policies and other provisions of the individual operators of such platforms also apply in each case. These provisions particularly inform about the rights of affected persons directly towards the respective platform, which includes, for example, the right to information

12. Services of third parties

We use services from specialized third parties to be able to carry out our activities and operations permanently, user-friendly, securely, and reliably. With such services, we can embed functions and content into our website. In such embedding, the services used collect at least temporarily the IP addresses of the users for technical reasons.

For necessary security-related, statistical, and technical purposes, third parties whose services we use may process data related to our activities and operations in an aggregated, anonymized, or pseudonymized manner. This includes, for example, performance or usage data to be able to offer the respective service

We use in particular

12.1 Digital Infrastructure

We use services from specialized third parties to obtain the necessary digital infrastructure in connection with our activities and operations. This includes, for example, hosting and storage services from selected providers

We use in particular

  • WordPress.com: Blog hosting and website builder; Providers: Automattic Inc. (USA) / Aut O’Mattic A8C Ireland Ltd. (Ireland) for users among others in Europe; Information on data protection: Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy

12.2 Audio and video conferences

We use specialized services for audio and video conferences to communicate online. This allows us to hold virtual meetings or conduct online classes and webinars, for example. For participation in audio and video conferences, the legal texts of the individual services, such as privacy policies and terms of use, also apply.

We recommend, depending on your life situation, to mute the microphone by default when participating in audio or video conferences, as well as to blur the background or display a virtual background.

We use in particular

  • Skype: Audio and video conferences; Skype-specific providers: Skype Communications SARL (Luxembourg) / Microsoft Corporation (USA) / Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (Ireland) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland; Data protection information: «Legal information about Skype», «Privacy and Security»

12.3 Online Collaboration

We use services from third parties to enable online collaboration. In addition to this privacy policy, the terms of the services used, such as terms of use or privacy policies, may also apply.

12.4 Advertising

We use the opportunity to specifically display advertising with third parties such as social media platforms and search engines for our activities and operations

We want to reach people with such advertising 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 relevant – possibly also personal – information to third parties who enable such advertising. We can also determine whether our advertising is successful, that is, 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 associate the use of our website with your profile there

We use in particular

13. Extensions for the website

We use extensions for our website to be able to utilize additional features. We can use selected services from suitable providers or use such extensions on our own digital infrastructure

We use in particular

  • Google reCAPTCHA: Spam protection (distinguishing between desired content from humans and unwanted content from bots and spam); Provider: Google; Google reCAPTCHA-specific information: “What is reCAPTCHA?”

14. Success and reach measurement

We are trying to determine how our online offerings are being used. In this context, we can, for example, measure the success and reach of our activities and operations as well as the impact of third-party links to our website. We can also, for instance, test and compare how different parts or versions of our online offerings are used (the “A/B test” method). Based on the results of the success and reach measurement, we can specifically fix errors, strengthen popular content, or make improvements to our online offerings

For the measurement of success and reach, the IP addresses of individual users are stored in most cases. In this case, IP addresses are generally shortened (“IP masking”) to follow the principle of data minimization through the corresponding pseudonymization

For success and reach measurement, cookies may be used and user profiles created. Any created user profiles may include, for example, the individual pages visited or content viewed on our website, information about the size of the screen or browser window, and the – at least approximate – location. In principle, any user profiles created are exclusively pseudonymized and not used to identify individual users. Individual third-party services where users are registered may possibly associate the use of our online offer with the user account or user profile of the respective service.

We use in particular

  • Google Analytics: success and reach measurement; provider: Google; Google Analytics-specific information: measurement also across different browsers and devices (Cross-Device Tracking) as well as with pseudonymized IP addresses, which are only exceptionally transmitted in full to Google in the USA, “Privacy“, “Browser Add-on to disable Google Analytics“.

15. Video surveillance

We use video surveillance for the prevention of crimes, for securing evidence in the event of crimes, for exercising and asserting our own legal claims, for defending against third-party legal claims, and for exercising our house rights. This constitutes – insofar as and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – overriding legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO, especially for sensitive personal data with reference to Art. 9 Abs. 2 lit. f DSGVO.

We store recordings from our video surveillance for as long as they are required for evidence preservation or another stated purpose

We can secure recordings from our video surveillance and transmit them to relevant authorities, such as courts or law enforcement agencies, if the transmission is necessary for a stated purpose, in our other legitimate overriding interest, or due to legal obligations

16. Final Provisions

We may adjust and supplement this privacy policy at any time. We will inform about such adjustments and supplements in an appropriate manner, particularly by publishing the current privacy policy on our website.

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