Privacy Policy

The security of your data is important to us

FÜD commits itself to treat all transmitted documents and information confidentially and to maintain silence, to the best of its knowledge and belief, about all facts and factual contexts that become known in connection with business relations with our customers. Freelancers are obliged to exercise discretion.

Data protection is a particularly high priority for the management of FÜD. The use of the internet pages of FÜD is possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a data subject wants to use special services of our enterprise via our website, processing of personal data could become necessary. If processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address or telephone number of a data subject, is always in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to FÜD. By means of this privacy policy, our company informs the public about the type, scope and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights by means of this privacy policy.

As the controller, FÜD has implemented numerous technical and organisational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions can always be subject to security vulnerabilities, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.

Definitions

This privacy policy is based on the terms used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance. We use the following terms, among others, in this privacy policy:

a) Personal data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter "data subject"). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

b) Data subject

Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data are processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed upon personal data, whether or not by automatic means, such as collection, recording, organisation, filing, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.

e) Profiling

Profiling is any automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects relating to that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or change of location.

f) Pseudonymisation

Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures which ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller

The controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

h) Processor

A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient

Recipient means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body to whom personal data are disclosed, whether or not a third party.

j) Third party

Third party means any natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor and the persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.

k) Consent

Consent is any freely given, specific and informed indication of the data subject's wishes, in the form of a statement or other unambiguous affirmative act, by which the data subject signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

Name and address of the controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and other provisions of a data protection nature is:

FÜD – Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Rathausstrasse 14
6340 Baar
Switzerland
Tel: +41 44 5868 297
Email: ✉ Email
Website: www.fachuebersetzungsdienst.com

Name and address of the Data Protection Officer

The Data Protection Officer of the controller is:

Robert Wahl
FÜD – Fachübersetzungsdienst GmbH
Rathausstrasse 14
6340 Baar
Switzerland
Tel: +41 44 5868 297
Email: ✉ Email
Website: www.fachuebersetzungsdienst.com

Any data subject may contact our Data Protection Officer directly at any time with any questions or suggestions regarding data protection.

Collection of general data and information

The website of FÜD collects a series of general data and information with each call-up of the website by a data subject or automated system. This general data and information is stored in the log files of the server. The following data may be collected: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (referrer), (4) the sub-pages accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of an access to the website, (6) an internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system and (8) other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, FÜD does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed (1) to deliver the contents of our website correctly, (2) to optimise the contents of our website, (3) to ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) to provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyber-attack. This anonymously collected data and information is evaluated by FÜD both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our enterprise, so as ultimately to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from any personal data provided by a data subject.

Contact possibility via the website

The website of FÜD contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our enterprise as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address for electronic mail (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts the controller by e-mail or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is stored automatically. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the controller is stored for the purposes of processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not disclosed to third parties.

Routine erasure and blocking of personal data

The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period of time necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or where this is provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose ceases to apply, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data is routinely blocked or erased in accordance with the statutory provisions.

Rights of the data subject

a) Right to confirmation

Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right, they may at any time contact any employee of the controller.

b) Right of access

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller at any time, free of charge, information about the personal data stored about them and a copy of that information. Furthermore, the data subject has a right of access to the following information: the purposes of the processing; the categories of personal data processed; the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed; where possible, the envisaged storage period, or the criteria used to determine it; the existence of a right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing, or a right to object; the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority; where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source; and the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, together with meaningful information about the logic involved and the significance and envisaged consequences of such processing. The data subject also has the right to be informed whether personal data have been transferred to a third country or to an international organisation, and, if so, about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may at any time contact any employee of the controller.

c) Right to rectification

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement, taking into account the purposes of the processing. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of rectification, they may at any time contact any employee of the controller.

d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller the erasure without undue delay of personal data concerning them, where one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary: the personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed; the data subject withdraws consent on which the processing was based and there is no other legal basis for the processing; the data subject objects to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds; the personal data have been processed unlawfully; the erasure is required for compliance with a legal obligation; or the personal data were collected in relation to information society services offered directly to a child. If one of these grounds applies and a data subject wishes to have personal data stored by FÜD erased, they may at any time contact any employee of the controller, who will arrange for the erasure request to be complied with without undue delay. Where FÜD has made the personal data public and is obliged to erase it, FÜD will, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, take reasonable measures, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested erasure of any links to, or copies or replications of, that personal data, insofar as processing is not required.

e) Right to restriction of processing

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies: the accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify its accuracy; the processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes erasure and requests restriction instead; the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; or the data subject has objected to processing pending verification of whether the controller's legitimate grounds override those of the data subject. If a data subject wishes to request restriction of personal data stored by FÜD, they may at any time contact any employee of the controller.

f) Right to data portability

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit that data to another controller without hindrance, where the processing is based on consent or on a contract and is carried out by automated means, provided this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others. In exercising the right to data portability, the data subject also has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible. To assert the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact any employee of FÜD.

g) Right to object

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. FÜD will no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims. If FÜD processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to such processing, including profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing; if the data subject objects, FÜD will no longer process the personal data for these purposes. To exercise the right to object, the data subject may directly contact any employee of FÜD.

h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, provided that the decision is not necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract, is not authorised by Union or Member State law with suitable safeguards, and is not based on the data subject's explicit consent. Where the decision is necessary for a contract or is based on explicit consent, FÜD implements suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights, freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention, to express a point of view and to contest the decision. If the data subject wishes to exercise these rights, they may at any time contact any employee of the controller.

i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the data subject wishes to exercise this right, they may at any time contact any employee of the controller.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other remedy, every data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority if they consider that the processing of personal data concerning them infringes the GDPR.