Geowatt Engineering

Data privacy statement (DPS)

This data privacy statement is intended to inform users of this website about the type, scope and purpose of collection and use of personal data by the website operator (Geowatt AG, Binzmühlestrasse 170a, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland) in accordance with the applicable data privacy provisions in Switzerland and the EU.

Scope of application

The website operator is very serious about data privacy and handles your personal data in confidence and in accordance with the legal provisions. Please note that the transmission of data via the internet may involve gaps in security. It is impossible to provide complete protection against unauthorised access by third parties.

As a rule, the website can be used without providing personal data. Whenever possible, personal data collected on our site (for example names, addresses and email addresses) is provided on a voluntary basis. This data is never forwarded to third parties without your consent. Please note that the transmission of data via the internet (e.g. communication by email) may involve gaps in security.

Access data

The website operator or provider collects data concerning access to the site and stores this data as server log files. The following data is logged in this manner:

  • Website called up
  • Date and time of access
  • Volume of data sent in bytes
  • Source/reference from where you navigated to the website
  • Browser used
  • Operating system used
  • IP address used

This data is collected exclusively for the purposes of statistical analysis and the improvement of the website. The website operator reserves the right, however, to review the server log files at a later date if there should be any specific reason to suspect unlawful use.

Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are saved on your end device. Your browser accesses these files. The use of cookies improves the user friendliness and security of this website. Common browsers have settings that block cookies. Please note: There is no guarantee that you will be able to access the functions of this website if you set your browser to refuse cookies.

 

Handling of personal data

The website operator collects, uses and forwards your personal data only where this is permitted by law or if you consent to the collection of the data. Personal data include all information that can be used to identify you as a person and can be traced back to you, for example your name, the company's name, your email address or your postal address.

Handling of contact details

If you contact the website operator via the options offered, your data is stored and held available so that your query can be processed and answered. This data is not forwarded to third parties without your consent.

Handling of project data

This website is used for the technical processing of projects. Only you yourself and third parties authorised by you can access your project data. The website operator may use project data captured on the website in an anonymised and untraceable format for the following purposes:

  • To improve the services offered on this website
  • To carry out studies that are in the public interest

Rigths of the user: information, rectification and erasure

As the user, you can, on request, receive information free of charge on which personal data about you has been stored. If your request does not contravene a statutory obligation to store data (e.g. data retention), you have the right to request the rectification of wrong data and the blocking or erasure of your personal data.

Zurich, 28 April 2020