Privacy Policy

We are pleased that you are visiting our website ferienwohnung-brienz.ch and are interested in our company.

The protection of your personal data, such as date of birth, name, telephone number, address, etc., is of great importance to us.

The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform you about the processing of your personal data that we collect when you visit our site. Our data protection practices comply with the statutory provisions of the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) of Switzerland. The following privacy policy serves to fulfill the information obligations arising from the FADP, which can be found, for example, in Art. 8 ff. FADP.

Data Controller

The data controller within the meaning of Art. 3 let. i FADP is the private person or federal body who decides on the purpose and content of the data collection.

With regard to our website, the controller is:

Daniel Andersson & Simon Wittwer
Ferienwohnung Brienz
Schorenstrasse 37
3855 Brienz
Schweiz
E-Mail: daniel@ferienwohnung-brienz.ch

simon@ferienwohnung-brienz.ch
Tel.: +491781486925

Provision of the website and creation of log files

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the accessing device (e.g., computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.).

What personal data is collected and to what extent is it processed?

(1) Information about the browser type and the version used;
(2) The operating system of the accessing device;
(3) Hostname of the accessing computer;
(4) The IP address of the accessing device;
(5) Date and time of access;
(6) Websites and resources (images, files, other page content) accessed on our website;
(7) Websites from which the user's system reached our website (referrer tracking);
(8) Notification of whether the access was successful;
(9) Amount of data transferred

This data is stored in our system's log files. This data is not stored together with personal data of a specific user, meaning that individual site visitors are not identified.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the principle of lawfulness (Art. 4 FADP) and the requirement of good faith (Art. 2 ZGB / Swiss Civil Code).

Purpose of data processing

The temporary (automated) storage of data is necessary for the process of a website visit to enable the website to be delivered. Furthermore, personal data is stored and processed to maintain the compatibility of our website for as many visitors as possible and to combat abuse and rectify faults. For this purpose, it is necessary to log the technical data of the accessing computer in order to be able to react as early as possible to display errors, attacks on our IT systems, and/or malfunctions of our website. In addition, the data serves us to optimize the website and to generally ensure the security of our information technology systems.

Duration of storage

The aforementioned technical data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to ensure the compatibility of the website for all visitors, but no later than 3 months after accessing our website.

Right of objection and erasure

You can object to the processing at any time and request the deletion of the data. You can find out which rights you are entitled to and how to assert them at the bottom of this privacy policy.

Special features of the website

Our site offers you various functions, the use of which involves the collection, processing, and storage of personal data by us. Below we explain what happens to this data:

Order form

  • What personal data is collected and to what extent is it processed? The data you enter in the form fields, such as address, last name, first name, etc., is processed by us to fulfill the purpose stated below.
  • Legal basis for the processing of personal data The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the principle of lawfulness (Art. 4 FADP) and the requirement of good faith (Art. 2 ZGB).
  • Purpose of data processing The purpose of data processing is to process your order so that we can fulfill or initiate the contract concluded with you.
  • Duration of storage The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for processing the order and there are no longer any statutory retention obligations. As a rule, the law provides for a retention period of 10 years.
  • Necessity of providing personal data The information in the order form is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. If you do not fill in the mandatory fields or do not fill them out completely, the order you requested cannot be executed.

Booking inquiry form

  • Scope of processing personal data We will process the data you enter in our booking inquiry form (date, number of people, etc.) to fulfill the following purpose.
  • Legal basis for the processing of personal data The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the principle of lawfulness (Art. 4 FADP) and the requirement of good faith (Art. 2 ZGB).
  • Purpose of data processing Pre-contractual information exchange is necessary to review your booking so that we can prepare for a potential future contract conclusion.
  • Duration of storage The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for processing the booking and there are no longer any statutory retention obligations.
  • Necessity of providing personal data The information in the booking inquiry form is necessary to properly process your booking. If you do not fill in the mandatory fields or do not fill them out completely, we will not be able to process your requested booking inquiry.

Contact form(s)

  • What personal data is collected and to what extent is it processed? The data you enter in our contact forms that you entered into the input mask of the contact form.
  • Legal basis for the processing of personal data The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the principle of lawfulness (Art. 4 FADP) and the requirement of good faith (Art. 2 ZGB).
  • Purpose of data processing The data collected via our contact form(s) will be used exclusively for processing the specific contact inquiry received through the contact form. Please note that in order to fulfill your contact inquiry, we may also send you emails to the address provided. The purpose of this is so that you can receive confirmation from us that your inquiry has been correctly forwarded to us. However, sending this confirmation email is not mandatory for us and serves your information only.
  • Duration of storage After processing your inquiry, the collected data will be deleted immediately, provided there are no statutory retention periods.
  • Right of objection and erasure You can object to the processing at any time and request the deletion of the data. You can find out which rights you are entitled to and how to assert them at the bottom of this privacy policy.
  • Necessity of providing personal data The use of the contact forms is voluntary. You are not obliged to contact us via the contact form, but can also use the other contact options provided on our site. If you wish to use our contact form, you must fill in the fields marked as mandatory. If you do not fill in the necessary information of the contact form, you will either not be able to send the inquiry or we will not be able to process your inquiry due to missing information.

Transfer of data to third parties

The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the principle of lawfulness (Art. 4 FADP) and the requirement of good faith (Art. 2 ZGB).

The transfer of data to third parties depends on the scope of the activities or offers of our website or our business model described below.

In principle, we only retain your data for as long as necessary and treat it confidentially. Excluded from this are the transfer of personal data to debt collection service providers, public bodies and authorities, as well as private individuals who are entitled to it on the basis of statutory provisions, court decisions, or official orders, as well as the transfer to authorities for the purpose of initiating legal proceedings or for law enforcement purposes if our legally protected rights are attacked.

Statistical evaluation of visits to this website (web trackers)

When you visit this website or individual files of the website, we collect, process, and store the following data: IP address, website from which the file was accessed, name of the file, date and time of access, amount of data transferred, and notification of the success of the access (so-called web log). We use this access data exclusively in non-personalized form for the continuous improvement of our internet offering and for statistical purposes.

The processing of any personal data is carried out in accordance with the principle of lawfulness (Art. 4 FADP) and the requirement of good faith (Art. 2 ZGB). We also use the following web trackers to evaluate visits to this website:

  • Google We use the Google service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland, email: support-deutschland@google.com, website: http://www.google.com/ on our site. According to the assessment of Swiss authorities, processing takes place in secure third countries. You can find Switzerland's list of countries at the following link: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/de/home/datenschutz/handel-und-wirtschaft/uebermittlung-ins-ausland.html. The legal basis for the transfer of personal data is your consent pursuant to Art. 4 para. 5 FADP or Art. 13 para. 2 FADP, which you have given on our website. We use Google to be able to load further Google services on the website. The service is used to provide additional Google services, such as the required data processing when providing streams and fonts and relevant content from Google search. It is technically required in order to exchange information about the site visitor already available to Google between Google services and to provide the site visitor with individual content tailored to their Google account. For processing itself, the service or we collect the following data: background data stored in the Google user account or with other Google services about the site visitor, background data for the provision of Google services such as streaming data or advertising data, data on the site user's interaction with Google search, information on the terminal device used, the IP address and the browser of the user, and other data from Google services for the provision of Google services related to our website. If the service is activated on our website, our website establishes a connection to the servers of Google Ireland Limited and transmits the required data. As part of data processing on behalf, personal data may also be transmitted to the servers of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, 94043 Mountain View, United States. When using the Google service on our website, Google may transmit and process information from other Google services to provide background services for the display and data processing of the services provided by Google. For this purpose, data may also be transmitted to the Google services Google Apis, Doubleclick, Google Cloud, and Google Ads and Google Fonts in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy. You can access the certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active. You can revoke the processing of your data at any time. You can find more detailed information on revoking your consent either with the consent itself or at the end of this privacy policy. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the provider's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy. The provider also offers an opt-out option at https://support.google.com/My-Ad-Center-Help/answer/12155451?hl=de.
  • Google Maps We use the Google Maps service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland, email: support-deutschland@google.com, website: http://www.google.com/ on our site. According to the assessment of Swiss authorities, processing takes place in secure third countries. You can find Switzerland's list of countries at the following link: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/de/home/datenschutz/handel-und-wirtschaft/uebermittlung-ins-ausland.html. The legal basis for the transfer of personal data is your consent pursuant to Art. 4 para. 5 FADP or Art. 13 para. 2 FADP, which you have given on our website. On our behalf, Google will use the information obtained via Google Maps to display the map to you. Using Google Maps helps you find us faster and more accurately than with a simple, non-interactive sketch. The corresponding data is also used to assign site visitors who view our Google Maps map, possibly with the help of the Google advertising ID, and to link them with physical visits and views of further contact information listed on Google. In this way, Google can make an estimate of the expected visitor flows. For processing itself, the service or we collect the following data: data required for the visualization and display of location data in the form of a map, in particular IP address, information from Google background services such as Google Apis, search terms, IP address, coordinates, starting point and destination when using the route planner, location data, Google advertising ID, Android advertising ID. We have concluded a joint controller agreement with Google regarding Google Maps. You can find the content at https://privacy.google.com/intl/de/businesses/mapscontrollerterms/. If the service is activated on our website, our website establishes a connection to the servers of Google Ireland Limited and transmits the required data. As part of data processing on behalf, personal data may also be transmitted to the servers of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, 94043 Mountain View, United States. When using the Google service on our website, Google may transmit and process information from other Google services to provide background services for the display and data processing of the services provided by Google. For this purpose, data may also be processed by the Google services Google Apis, Google Cloud, and Google Fonts in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy under Google's data protection responsibility. You can access the certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active. You can revoke the processing of your data at any time. You can find more detailed information on revoking your consent either with the consent itself or at the end of this privacy policy. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the provider's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy. The provider also offers an opt-out option at https://support.google.com/My-Ad-Center-Help/answer/12155451?hl=de.
  • Google Tag Manager
    • What personal data is collected and to what extent is it processed? On our site, we use the Google Tag Manager service provided by Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland, email: support-deutschland@google.com, website: http://www.google.com/ (hereinafter: Google Tag Manager). Google Tag Manager provides a technical platform to execute other web services and web tracking programs using so-called "tags" and to control them in a bundled manner. In this context, Google Tag Manager stores cookies on your computer and analyzes your browsing behavior (so-called "tracking") insofar as web tracking tools are executed via Google Tag Manager. This data sent by individual tags integrated in Google Tag Manager is merged, stored, and processed by Google Tag Manager under a unified user interface. All integrated "tags" are listed separately again in this privacy policy. More detailed information on data protection for the tools integrated in Google Tag Manager can be found in the respective section of this privacy policy. When using our website with activated integration of tags from Google Tag Manager, data such as in particular your IP address and your user activities are transmitted to servers of Google Ireland Limited. Regarding the web services integrated via Google Tag Manager, the regulations in the respective section of this privacy policy apply. The tracking tools used in Google Tag Manager ensure through IP anonymization of the source code that the IP address is anonymized by Google Tag Manager before transmission. In doing so, Google Tag Manager is only enabled to collect IP addresses in an anonymized manner (so-called IP masking).
    • Legal basis for the processing of personal data According to Art. 13 para. 1 FADP, the legal basis for data processing is your consent in our notification banner regarding the use of cookies and web tracking (consent via a clear affirmative action or behavior).
    • Purpose of data processing On our behalf, Google will use the information obtained via Google Tag Manager to evaluate your visit to this website, compile reports on website activity, and provide us with other services related to website and internet use.
    • Duration of storage Google will store the data relevant to the function of Google Tag Manager for as long as necessary to fulfill the booked web service. Data collection and storage are carried out anonymously. If there should nevertheless be a personal reference, the data will be deleted immediately unless it is subject to statutory rete