SCHERTLER SA is committed to safeguarding the privacy of website visitors and customers. All personal data that is collected, processed and used will be done so in accordance with current legislation and data protection regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how your personal data will be treated. It applies to your use of
• our website – www.schertler.com
• any services accessible through the website
• our social media pages
The Data Controller is: SCHERTLER SA, via Beroldingen 18, 6850 Mendrisio, Switzerland
The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is: Stephan Schertler
What personal data do we collect?
a. Any data (such as name, address, email etc) that you voluntarily supply via our online forms, including signing up for The Diary newsletter, placing an order, or entering any promotions / competitions
b. User name and password details when you create an online account.
c. Information that you voluntarily or implicitly provide to us by phone, e-mail, or mail.
d. If you purchase product, we will collect your name, email / postal address, telephone and details of your transactions. Data from credit cards is never stored or archived and this data will never be requested via email, letter or telephone.
e. We may also collect data that you voluntarily supply through communications and messages posted on our social media pages. However, we strongly recommend that sensitive data is not supplied via social media channels.
f. Data is also automatically collected when you visit our website. This may include usage details, IP address, location data, browser type and version, information collected via cookies and other tracking technologies (which may not be information that specifically identifies you).
Cookies
I Cookies are pieces of information that are transferred from our web server or third-party web servers to your web browser and stored for later retrieval. By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy. If you do not want these cookies to be saved on your computer, you can alter the preferences in your browser settings. However, rejecting cookies may restrict the functionality of this website.
How do we use your personal data?
We may use the personal data we have collected for the following legitimate purposes::
a) to provide you with any information, products and services that you have specifically requested from us
b) to supply issues of The Diary newsletter to which you have subscribed (and from which you can always unsubscribe)
c) to inform you about new products, or similar products to those already purchased, where you have expressly consented to receive this information.
d) to improve our website and ensure that content is presented in an effective and appropriate manner.
e) to administer our website and carry out data analysis and research.
f) to deal with any enquiries or complaints
g) to carry out accounting, auditing and internal business management procedures
We will only ever use your personal data for the specified purposes to which you have consented. Your data will never be used for any direct mailing or marketing activities to which you have not consented or from which you have unsubscribed.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to analyse the general use of this website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about the website use by means of cookies, which are stored on users’ computers. The information generated relating to our website is used by Google to create reports connected with the website activity. Google will store this information. Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
Keeping your personal data secure
We make every effort to ensure that your personal data is stored securely to comply with data protection laws. We also take all reasonable technical and organisational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorized alteration of your personal data. Payment transactions are carried out using industry-standard encryption technologies. We would however remind you that no data transmission over the internet is guaranteed to be 100% secure. Please ensure that any Schertler account passwords are kept confidential and that you change them every so often. (Our website is an HTTPS:// secure website with Comodo certification)
Disclosing and sharing your personal data with third parties
Personal data relating to you may be shared with some of the following third parties, but only as deemed strictly necessary:
a. our distributors and other third parties engaged to assist with our business activities including, for example, payment processors, couriers and shipping companies;
b. credit reference agencies (for credit information relating to a potential contract), or debt collection agencies (for any debt recovery;
c. analytics and search engine providers for the improvement of our website;
d. professional advisers such as accountants and lawyers;
e. law enforcement bodies and other legal entities;
f.regulatory or government bodies in order to resolve complaints and disputes, or to comply with any investigations by these bodies.
All third parties will be required to restrict this use of personal data to the specific purpose for which it was supplied. Your personal data will never be shared with third parties for any marketing purposes unless you have expressly consented.
International Data Transfers
The personal data we collect from you may be transferred to and stored at locations outside the European Economic Area (EEA). It may also be processed by staff or by one of our distributors in order to, among other things, provide support services, process your payment details or fulfil an order. By submitting your personal data, you accept that it may be transferred and processed in this way. We will however take all necessary steps to ensure that such data is treated securely and in accordance with this policy, especially in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in the EEA. You may choose to voluntarily submit personal data for use on our website (in the form of Diary news items, Ambassador profiles etc). This will be published on the internet and can therefore be accessed worldwide. Such information will never be published without Schertler Group having first obtained your express consent.
Third Party Websites and Content
Our website contains links to other websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or data protection practices of these third parties. Our website and The Diary newsletter may also incorporate videos from third party platforms such as YouTube, which is provided by Google. Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
Your Rights: Updating, Deleting and Accessing Your Personal Data
You may at any time ask us to update, correct or the personal data we hold, provided that its deletion does not contravene any statutory retention obligations. If any of your data cannot be d because it is required for commercial, taxation, or legal reasons, its processing will be restricted and not used for any other purpose. You may also ask us to provide the personal data we hold about you, including both the actual content and reference to its origin. (For security purposes, we will require you to supply appropriate evidence of your identity.) You also have the right to object to any future processing of your personal data in accordance with the statutory requirements. For example, you may object to your data being used for direct marketing purposes. Requests relating to any of the above should be directed to the Data Controller, either via email: info@schertler.swiss, or in writing. We aim to respond to such requests within 30 days.
Privacy Policy Changes
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy in accordance with any changed legal situations, or if changes are made to our service and data processing procedures. If user consent is required, such changes will only take place with the express consent of the user. For all other changes, we recommend that you visit this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with its contents.
Contact If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our treatment of your personal data, please email info@schertler.swiss, or write to us at:
SCHERTLER SA, via Beroldingen 18, 6850 Mendriso, Svizzera
This policy was last updated on 04.06.2020