In this privacy policy, we, Tapetenmeister GmbH, describe how we collect and process personal data. This privacy policy is not an exhaustive description; specific issues related to data protection may be addressed in other privacy statements. For the purposes of this privacy policy, personal data refers to any information that relates to a specific or identifiable person.

1. Data Controller and Contact

The data controller responsible for the data processing described here is Tapetenmeister GmbH, unless otherwise specified in individual cases. Inquiries regarding data protection can be addressed to us by mail or email, accompanied by a copy of the ID or passport for user identification: Tapetenmeister GmbH, Industriestrasse 42, 8962 Bergdietikon, Tel: +41 43 322 45 50, Email: hallo@tapetenmeister.ch

2. Use of Our Website

To use our website, no personal data need to be disclosed. However, with each visit, the server records a series of user information, which is temporarily stored in the server's log files.

The collection of this general information does not involve the identification of a specific person. The collection of this information or data is technically necessary to display our website and ensure its stability and security. Additionally, these details are collected to enhance the website and analyze its usage.

These particularly include the following information:

• Contact information (e.g., name, address, phone number, email)
• Additional information you provide to us through the website
• Automatically transmitted technical information, information regarding user behavior, or website settings (e.g., IP address, UDI, device type, browser, number of clicks on the page, opening of newsletters, clicking on links, etc.).

We process this personal data for the purposes described based on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate interests (e.g., for administrative purposes, improving our quality, data analysis, or promoting our services)
• Consent (e.g., for the use of cookies).

3. Tracking Technologies

We use cookies on our website. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and stores on your device (e.g., laptop, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our site.

Cookies store information related to the specific device being used. However, this does not mean that we directly obtain knowledge of your identity through them. The use of cookies serves several purposes. Firstly, we use session cookies to make your use of our services more convenient. For instance, we employ session cookies to recognize when you have visited individual pages of our website. These session cookies are automatically deleted once you leave our site.

Furthermore, we also use temporary cookies to improve user-friendliness. These temporary cookies are stored on your device for a predetermined period. When you revisit our site to use our services again, it is automatically recognized that you have been here before, and your previous inputs and settings are remembered, so you do not have to enter them again.

Additionally, we use cookies to statistically track the usage of our website and evaluate it to optimize our services for you. These cookies enable us to automatically recognize, during a subsequent visit to our site, that you have visited us before. These cookies are automatically deleted after a defined period.

The data processed by cookies is necessary for the purposes mentioned. Most browsers accept cookies automatically. However, you can configure your browser to prevent cookies from being stored on your computer or to display a notification before a new cookie is created. However, please note that completely disabling cookies may result in you not being able to use all the functions of our website.

4. Web Analysis

To gain insights into the usage of our website, enhance our online offerings, and to potentially reach you with advertising on third-party websites or social media, we employ the following web analysis tools and re-targeting technologies.

These tools are provided by third-party providers. Typically, the information collected for this purpose is transmitted to the third-party provider's server through the use of cookies or similar technologies. Depending on the third-party provider, these servers may be located abroad.

The transmission of data usually involves the truncation of IP addresses, preventing the identification of individual devices. The transfer of this information by third-party providers is carried out in accordance with legal requirements or within the framework of order data processing.

5. Google Analytics

On our websites, we utilize Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google LLC, based in Mountain View, California, USA. For Europe, Google Limited Ireland ("Google") is responsible. To deactivate Google Analytics, Google offers a browser plug-in at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de. Google Analytics employs cookies, which are small text files that allow specific user-related information to be stored on the user's device. This enables an analysis of the usage of our website by Google. The information collected by the cookie about the use of our pages, including your IP address, is typically transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the United States. Google may, under certain circumstances, associate your IP address with other data from Google. For data transfers to the United States, Google has committed to signing and adhering to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

6. Social Media Plugins

Our website uses third-party social media plugins ("Plugins"). These plugins can be identified by the logo of the respective social network. Through these plugins, we offer you the opportunity to interact with social networks and other users. On our website, we employ the following plugins: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube. When you access our website, your browser establishes a direct connection to the servers of the third-party provider. The content of the plugin (e.g., YouTube videos) is directly transmitted to your browser by the respective third-party provider and integrated into the page.

The data transfer for displaying content (e.g., Twitter publications) occurs regardless of whether you have an account with the third-party provider and are logged in there. If you are logged in with the third-party provider, the data we collect may also be directly associated with your existing account with the third-party provider. When you activate the plugins, the information is also published on the respective social network and displayed to your contacts there. Please refer to the data protection notices of the third-party providers for the purpose and scope of data collection, as well as further processing and use of data by the third-party providers, and for your rights and options to protect your privacy. The third-party provider stores the data collected about you as user profiles and uses it for advertising, market research, and/or customizing its website. This evaluation is also carried out, in particular, for users who are not logged in to provide customized advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. If you wish to prevent third-party providers from associating the data collected via our website with your personal profile on the respective social network, you must log out of the corresponding social network before visiting our website. You can also completely prevent the loading of plugins with specialized browser add-ons such as "Ghostery" (https://www.ghostery.com/) or "NoScript" (http://noscript.net/).

7. Use of Script Libraries (Google Webfonts)

To display our content correctly and graphically appealing across different browsers, we use script libraries and font libraries on this website, such as Google Webfonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts/). Google Webfonts are transferred to your browser's cache to prevent multiple loading. If your browser does not support Google Webfonts or prevents access, content will be displayed in a standard font.

The call to script libraries or font libraries automatically establishes a connection to the operator of the library. In theory, it is possible – currently unclear for what purposes – that operators of such libraries may collect data.

You can find the privacy policy of the library operator Google here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access and misuse. These measures may include issuing directives, providing training, utilizing IT and network security solutions, implementing access controls and restrictions, encrypting data storage and transmissions, pseudonymization, and conducting regular inspections and audits.

9. Amendment of the Data Privacy Policy

We explicitly reserve the right to make changes to this data privacy policy at any time.

Last updated: August 2023.