Privacy Policy

Privacy and personal data are protected. The processing of personal data relating to guests, customers, suppliers, partners and other users is limited to the data required to provide our services in the best possible way. Personal data is collected, processed and used in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the applicable data protection legislation, in particular the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data is collected, processed and used.
The controller responsible for data processing is Zunfthaus zum Grünen Glas, Untere Zäune 15, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland, email: info@gruenesglas.ch.

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

1.1 For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the “data subject”). This includes, in particular, names, email addresses, postal addresses, telephone numbers, credit card and bank account details, as well as VAT information.

1.2 Personal data also includes information relating to the use of this website. In this context, personal data may be collected regarding visits to the website, such as the volume of data transferred, the location from which the data is accessed, as well as other connection data and resources accessed. This is generally collected through log files and cookies. Further information on log files and cookies can be found in Section 4.2.

1.3 As a general rule, personal data is deleted or anonymised as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was processed.

2. Personal data is processed:

To provide guests and customers with the required services in the best possible way.
2.2 To ensure that the website can be used as effectively and conveniently as possible.
2.3 To fulfil contractual obligations towards third parties.
2.4 To enable participation in interactive services.
2.5 To provide information about changes to our services.
2.6 To facilitate recruitment processes.
2.7 To enable the use of additional tools such as social media plugins, newsletters and web analytics tools.
2.8 Personal data is also used to analyse visitor behaviour on the website and optimise marketing activities. This includes, in particular, the use of tracking and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram), LinkedIn Insight Tag and Permaleads. The insights obtained are used to improve the website, measure reach and plan and implement online marketing campaigns, including remarketing and retargeting activities.

3. Principles of Data Processing

3.1 When processing personal data, the principles of lawfulness, proportionality, purpose limitation, transparency – including compliance with applicable information obligations – and data security are observed.

4. Information About Users’ Devices, Cookies and Web Analytics

4.1 Each time the website is accessed, the following information is generally collected: the IP address, the browser request and the time of the request. The status and volume of data transferred as part of the request are also recorded. In addition, information about the product and version of the browser used, the computer’s operating system and the website from which the user accessed this website may be collected.

This data is used to operate the website, in particular to identify and resolve errors, monitor website usage and make adjustments or improvements.

4.2 Cookies

Cookies help make visits to the website easier, more convenient and more useful. Cookies are information files that the web browser automatically stores on the user’s device when visiting the website.

Cookies may, for example, be used to temporarily store selected services and information entered into forms so that these details do not need to be entered again when visiting another page. Cookies may also be used to identify registered users so that they do not need to log in again when accessing another page.

When visiting the website for the first time, a cookie notice is displayed, allowing visitors to consent to or reject the use of analytics and marketing cookies. This consent can be withdrawn or changed at any time.

Users who do not wish to accept browser cookies can configure their browser accordingly. In this case, the website may only be available with limited functionality or may not function at all. Users who wish to accept cookies from this website but not those of service providers and partners may select the “Block third-party cookies” option in their browser settings.

4.3 Web Analytics and Tracking Technologies

The online services of www.gruenesglas.ch use various web analytics tools and tracking technologies to analyse user behaviour and optimise the website and marketing activities.

Google Analytics: Google Analytics is operated by Google Ireland Ltd. Data such as IP addresses, user behaviour and access times may be transferred to servers in the United States. To ensure an appropriate level of data protection, such transfers are based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, together with additional technical measures, in particular IP address anonymisation, and organisational measures designed to protect the data.

Matomo Analytics: Matomo Analytics is operated locally on servers of Hetzner Online GmbH, based in Gunzenhausen, Germany. According to the Privacy Policy, all data collected remains exclusively in Switzerland and is not disclosed to third parties. Matomo collects data to analyse user behaviour on the website, while no personal data is transferred without the consent of the data subject.

Google Tag Manager: Google Tag Manager is used to manage tracking tags. The Tag Manager itself does not collect personal data but facilitates the integration of the tools mentioned above.

Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram): Meta Pixel, provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., is used to measure the success of advertising campaigns and display targeted advertising.

LinkedIn Insight Tag: LinkedIn Insight Tag is used to create anonymous reports about website visitors and analyse the performance of LinkedIn campaigns.

All data collected is used exclusively to optimise the website and for marketing purposes and is treated as strictly confidential. It is not sold or disclosed to third parties.

4.4 Web Analytics

The online services of www.gruenesglas.ch use a web analytics tool to analyse user behaviour and identify company IP addresses for marketing purposes.

The use of this service requires data relating to user behaviour – such as IP address, access time, user behaviour and browser requests – to be transmitted directly to the analytics servers and made available exclusively for use by www.gruenesglas.ch.

The data collected is treated as strictly confidential and is neither sold nor disclosed to third parties. If you no longer wish to be identified in the future, please email optout@permagroup.ch.

5. Data Security

5.1 All information transmitted through the use of the website is stored on servers located within Switzerland and/or the European Union. As the transmission of information over the internet is generally not completely secure, the security of data transmitted to the website via the internet cannot be guaranteed.

However, the website and other systems are protected by appropriate technical and organisational measures against loss, destruction, unauthorised access, alteration or distribution.

The website is hosted by Hetzner Online GmbH, based in Gunzenhausen, Germany. Hetzner Online GmbH stores all data on servers within the EU and processes it exclusively in accordance with the instructions of Zunfthaus zum Grünen Glas.

6. No Disclosure of Personal Data

6.1 Unless consent has been given, or disclosure is permitted or required by law or by an official or court order, personal data will not be disclosed to third parties. Such disclosure may, in particular, be required for law enforcement purposes, the prevention of threats or the enforcement of intellectual property rights.

When using services provided by Google, Meta or LinkedIn, data may nevertheless be transferred to countries that do not provide a level of data protection equivalent to that in Switzerland, particularly the United States. In such cases, data transfers are based on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure an appropriate level of data protection.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

7.1 We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time with effect for the future. The current version will be available on this website. We therefore recommend reviewing this page regularly to stay informed of the applicable Privacy Policy.

8. Rights of Guests, Customers and Applicants

8.1 You have the right to request information about the personal data processed about you. In particular, you have the right to obtain information about the personal data itself, the purposes of processing, the retention period or, where this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period, the source of the data where it was obtained from third parties, the existence of any automated individual decision-making, where applicable, and any recipients or categories of recipients to whom personal data has been disclosed.

You also have the right to withdraw any consent previously given for the use of your personal data at any time.

These rights may be exercised at any time by contacting Zunfthaus zum Grünen Glas, in particular by email at info@gruenesglas.ch.