Privacy Policy

Protecting your privacy is important to us. We believe in a transparent approach to handling your data. Below, we explain which personal data is stored when you use this website and how that data is handled. We also show you how you can opt out of certain third-party services we use.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all pages under the domain bitline.ch. References and links to third-party websites lie outside the responsibility of Bitline GmbH. Accessing and using such websites takes place at the user’s own risk.

Personal Data

Personal data includes all information relating to an identified or identifiable person, such as name, address, phone number, and email. This also applies to both natural and legal persons whose data are processed.

Contact Forms

Any personal data received through our contact forms will be used exclusively for the purpose intended by the user.

Data We Store

Among other things, the following data is stored when you visit our website:

  • Name of the web page accessed
  • Date and time of access
  • Transferred data volume
  • Notification of successful retrieval
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL (the previously visited page)
  • IP address
  • Provider

We use this data solely for statistical analysis to operate the website.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services on our website to analyze user behavior and improve our web offerings. Your IP address is transmitted to these services.
If you do not want your data to be used by third parties, you can opt out directly with those services.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies,” text files that are stored on the user’s computer and allow for the analysis of the user’s website usage. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the U.S. and stored there.

For detailed information about Google’s Privacy Policy, please see:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de

Opt-Out: You can prevent your personal data from being recorded by Google Analytics using the browser add-on at
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

Advertising Services

Facebook Pixel

When you visit our pages, a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server is established via the Facebook Pixel. In this process, Facebook receives the information that you (with your IP address) have visited our site. This enables Facebook to assign your visit to our site to your user account. We can use the information we receive to place Facebook ads or for tracking functionality.

For detailed information about Facebook’s Privacy Policy, please see:
https://facebook.com/about/privacy

Opt-Out: If you do not wish for data to be collected via Custom Audience, you can disable Custom Audiences here:
https://www.facebook.com/ads/website_custom_audiences/.

Newsletter

We use the email address you provided when subscribing to our newsletter to send you information about our services. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the email.

We use MailChimp as our marketing automation platform. By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data by MailChimp in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that allow device-specific information to be stored on the user’s access device (PC, smartphone, etc.). On the one hand, they improve usability (e.g., storage of login data), while on the other hand they collect statistical data on website use so that we can analyze and improve our offerings. Users can influence the use of cookies. Most browsers have an option to restrict or completely prevent the storage of cookies. However, note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality and user experience of the website.

You can manage many companies’ online advertising cookies via the U.S. site
https://www.aboutads.info/choices
or the EU site
https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices.

Right to Information

Any person whose personal data is processed has the right to request information from Bitline GmbH, free of charge and at any time, about the personal data stored concerning them, and to receive a copy of this information. Moreover, information on the following points may be provided if applicable:

  • The purposes of the processing
  • The categories of personal data processed
  • The recipients to whom the personal data has been disclosed or may be disclosed
  • If possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine this duration
  • The existence of the right to request rectification or erasure of personal data, or restriction of processing, or to object to such processing
  • The existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • If the personal data was not collected from the person in question, all available information regarding the data’s origin

Additionally, the data subject has the right to know whether personal data was transferred to a third country or an international organization. If so, the data subject is also entitled to be informed of any appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.

Right to Erasure

Every person whose personal data is processed has the right to require the immediate deletion of their personal data by the controller if one of the following reasons applies and if processing is not necessary:

  • The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes that are no longer necessary.
  • The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing is based, and there is no other legal ground for the processing.
  • The data subject objects, for reasons relating to their particular situation, to the processing, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects in the case of direct marketing and related profiling.
  • The personal data has been unlawfully processed.
  • The deletion of the personal data is required to fulfill a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
  • The personal data was collected in relation to services offered directly to a child in the context of information society services.

If one of the above reasons applies and you wish to request the deletion of personal data stored by Bitline GmbH, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at any time. The Data Protection Officer of HR Campus AG will ensure that the deletion request is promptly fulfilled.

Questions About Data Protection

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, please contact us.


Legal Basis

The Swiss Data Protection Act (nDSG) SR 235.1 – Federal Act of September 25, 2020, on Data Protection (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG) (admin.ch) serves as the foundation for this Privacy Policy.