Privacy Policy for the Website switch-it.de (Webshop)
The SWITCH IT GmbH, Max-Emanuel-Straße 2, 94036 Passau, represented by Günther Wied, Bernd Maute, Thomas Trauth, Tel: +49 851 379 449-0, Email: info@switch-it.de (hereinafter referred to as “we” or “us”), takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy informs you about how we collect, process, and use personal data when you visit our website switch-it.de and use our webshop.
1. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
1.1. When Visiting the Website
Whenever you access our website, your browser automatically sends information to our server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is collected without your input and stored until automatically deleted:
IP address of the requesting device
Date and time of access
Name and URL of the accessed file
Website from which access was made (referrer URL)
Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system and your internet provider
These data are processed for the following purposes:
Ensuring smooth connection setup of the website
Ensuring convenient use of the website
Evaluating system security and stability
Other administrative purposes
The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes listed above. In no case do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity.
1.2. When Using the Webshop
When placing an order in our webshop, we collect and store the information you enter, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, payment information, and order details. This data is required to fulfill the contract.
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.
2. Disclosure of Data
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We only disclose your personal data if:
You have given your express consent
Processing is required to fulfill a contract with you
Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation
Processing is necessary to protect legitimate interests and there is no reason to assume you have an overriding interest in non-disclosure
3. Cookies
We use cookies to make the visit to our website more attractive and to enable the use of certain functions. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are deleted after the browser session ends (session cookies). Other cookies remain on your device and allow us or our partners to recognize your browser during your next visit (persistent cookies).
You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies, to accept cookies on a case-by-case basis, or to generally exclude the acceptance of cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the website.
4. Analytics Tools
We do not use analytics tools on our website.
5. Social Media Plug-ins
We do not use social media plug-ins on our website.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request information about your personal data processed by us (Art. 15 GDPR)
Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data (Art. 16 GDPR)
Request the deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR) unless processing is required for legal obligations, public interest, or legal claims
Request the restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or request the transfer to another controller (Art. 20 GDPR)
Withdraw your consent at any time (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
7. Data Security
We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology in connection with the highest encryption level supported by your browser, typically 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, 128-bit v3 technology is used instead. A locked padlock or key icon in your browser indicates an encrypted connection.
We also apply appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access. These measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is current as of December 7, 2023. It may be updated due to legal changes or developments of our website or services. The current version is always available at: https://switch-it.de/datenschutz/
