PRIVACY POLICY
1. What do we do?
Barr & Ochsner GmbH (Freiestrasse 111, 8024 Zurich) operates the website www.barr-ochsner.com (hereinafter referred to as „we“). On this website, you can learn about our organization, use our online services, and contact us. The protection of your personal data is particularly important to us. In this privacy policy, we provide you with clear and transparent information about what data we collect through our website and how we process it.
2. Responsible Party
The party responsible for processing your personal data is:
Barr & Ochsner GmbH
Freistrasse 111
P.O. Box
8024 Zurich
3. Purposes of Data Processing
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our website: We use the collected data to ensure the technical operation of the website, compile user statistics, and improve user-friendliness.
To process contact requests and for communication: We process your contact information to answer your inquiries via our contact form or by email.
For advertising and marketing purposes: We use data to serve tailored advertising, including via Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and social media ads. To analyze user behavior: We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our website in order to continuously optimize it.
4. Collection and processing of personal data
We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary and for the purposes stated above:
A. Visiting the website
When you visit our website, information is automatically sent from your browser to our website server. This information includes:
IP address of the requesting device
Date and time of access
Name and URL of the retrieved file
Website from which access is made (referrer URL)
Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your device
This data is technically necessary to ensure the functionality of the website. The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and Art. 13 DSG.
B. Contacting us via the contact form or by email
If you contact us via the contact form or by email, we will store and process the data you provide (e.g., name, email address, telephone number) exclusively to process your inquiry. The legal basis for this is your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and Art. 13 (1) DSG.
C. Use of online services
If you use our online services, only the personal data necessary to provide the service will be collected. This data will be processed in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and Art. 13 DSG.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
Our website uses cookies to improve user-friendliness and provide certain functions. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device.
Cookie Consent
When you visit our website, you have the option of choosing whether to accept or reject the use of cookies via a selection window. We offer you the following options:
Accept all: All cookies are used to improve the usability of the website.
Reject all: Only technically necessary cookies are set.
Further information: This link provides detailed information about the cookies used and allows you to adjust your cookie settings.
Cookies are processed based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time or adjust the cookie settings in your browser.
6. Use of Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google LLC („Google“). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze your use of the website. The information generated by the cookies about your use of this website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.
We use Google Analytics to analyze and regularly improve the use of our website. The data is processed based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can prevent cookies from being saved by setting your browser software accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing a browser add-on.
7. Use of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Social Media Ads
Our website uses Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and social media ads (e.g., Facebook) to display targeted advertisements. We use conversion tracking. When you click on an ad placed by us, a conversion tracking cookie is stored on your device. These cookies enable us to compile statistics that provide information about how many users click on our ads and what actions they subsequently perform.
Data processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can prevent cookies from being stored in your browser settings or delete cookies subsequently.
8. Links to social media
Our website contains links to external social networks such as Facebook. If you follow a link to a social network, a connection is established to the servers of the respective network. Data may be transferred to these platforms. The respective privacy policies of the social network apply to the handling of your data by these platforms.
We would like to point out that we have no influence on how the social networks process your data. Please contact the respective networks directly for information about how they handle your personal data.
9. Processing of applicant data
If you send us your application for a job, we will process the personal data you provide (such as your name, contact details, CV, and cover letter) for the purpose of processing the application process.
Applicant data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (for the implementation of pre-contractual measures) and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR if we have a legitimate interest in processing your data (e.g., to defend against legal claims).
If your application is successful, your data will be transferred to our human resources system. If your application is unsuccessful, we will delete your personal data six months after the application process has been completed, unless you have consented to longer storage or there are statutory retention periods.
10. Sharing of Data with Third Parties
The sharing of data by us is governed by our statements on data sharing. Since Google is a transnational company, your data may be transferred by Google around the world. In particular, it may be transferred to Google’s headquarters in the USA, a country where the law does not guarantee adequate data protection.
11. Data Security
We use technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. Our security measures are regularly reviewed and adapted to technological advances.
12. Retention Periods
Your personal data will only be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the respective purposes or as required by law. After the purpose has expired or the statutory retention periods have expired, the data will be deleted.
13. Hosting
Our website is hosted by Metanet. Metanet stores and processes personal data on its servers to ensure the technical operation and availability of our website. This includes, among other things, the storage of IP addresses and server log files.
The data is processed based on our legitimate interest in the secure and efficient provision of our online services in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Further information on data protection at Metanet can be found in Metanet’s privacy policy.
14. Your Rights
A. Right to Information
You can request information about your stored data at any time. Please send your request with proof of identity to c.ochsner(at)galerie-wos.com. If your data is processed automatically, you can receive it in a common format. Information may be restricted if legal or legitimate interests conflict. Processing will take place within 30 days; you will be informed of any delays.
B. Deletion and Correction
You can request the deletion or correction of your data. This request may be refused if legal obligations or legitimate interests preclude this. Your rights may have contractual consequences, e.g., early termination of the contract.
C. Legal Recourse
In the event of data protection violations, you can enforce your rights in court or file a complaint with the FDPIC (edoeb.admin.ch).
