Privacy Policy of shwag.ch

Last updated: February 15, 2026

This privacy policy informs you about what personal data we collect, for what purpose, and what rights you have under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

1. Data Controller

2. Data collected

Data collected automatically

• Usage Data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, access times, country of origin, operating system)
• Cookies and Trackers
• Answers to questions (via embedded forms)

Data you provide

• First name, last name
• Email address
• Physical address
• Answers to surveys and forms
• Other data communicated while using the service

Unless specified otherwise, all data requested by this Application is mandatory. If certain data is marked as not mandatory, Users are free not to provide it without consequences to the availability of the Service. If you are uncertain about which data is mandatory, please contact the Controller.

Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published or shared through this Application.

3. Mode and place of processing

Methods of processing

The Controller takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of the Data. Processing is carried out using IT systems in accordance with the stated purposes. In addition to the Controller, third parties (technical service providers, hosting providers, IT companies) may have access to the Data as Data Processors.

Place of processing

Data is processed at the Controller's offices and at the locations of the third-party providers involved. Depending on the User's location, this may involve transferring data abroad (see Section 6).

4. Purposes of processing

The User's Data is collected to allow the Controller to provide its Service, comply with its legal obligations, protect its rights and interests, as well as for the following purposes:

• Contacting the User (contact form)
• Displaying content from external platforms (e.g. fonts)
• Interaction with data collection platforms and third parties
• Managing data collection and online surveys
• Member management and communication (Webling)

5. Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data

Contacting the User

Displaying content from external platforms

This type of service allows you to view content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of this Application. Such services may still collect web traffic data for the pages where they are installed, even when Users do not actively use them.

Interaction with data collection platforms and third parties

This type of service allows Users to interact with data collection platforms or other services directly from the pages of this Application. If one of these services is installed, it may collect browsing and Usage Data in the pages where it is installed, even if the Users do not actively use the service.

Managing data collection and online surveys

This type of service allows this Application to manage the creation, deployment, administration, distribution and analysis of online forms and surveys. The Personal Data collected depend on the information asked and provided by the Users. These services may be integrated with third-party services (e.g. contact management, messaging, analytics).

Member management

6. Cross-border data transfers

Some of the third-party providers used are located outside of Switzerland:

• Google LLC – United States
• JotForm Inc. – Germany (EU)
• Tally BV – Belgium (EU)
• Webling AG – Switzerland (no cross-border transfer)

Data transfers to countries without an adequate level of data protection (e.g. the United States) are only carried out on the basis of appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses pursuant to Art. 16 ff. FADP) or with your consent.

7. Retention period

Personal Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by applicable legal retention obligations. Once the retention period expires, the Data is deleted or anonymized.

8. Cookies and Trackers

This website uses Cookies and similar technologies (e.g. Cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags, fingerprinting). They are used to provide the Service and for the purposes described in this document.

9. Your rights under the FADP

This section applies to Users in Switzerland and, for such Users, supersedes any other possibly divergent or conflicting information contained in this privacy policy.

Under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), you have the following rights in particular:

• Right of access: You may request information on whether and what Personal Data we process about you.
• Right to object: You may object to the processing of your Personal Data and demand that processing be restricted, that Personal Data be deleted or destroyed, or that specific disclosures to third parties be prohibited.
• Right to data portability: You may request the release of your Data in a commonly used, machine-readable format and its transfer to another controller.
• Right to rectification: You may request the correction of inaccurate Personal Data.

How to exercise these rights

Any requests to exercise your rights can be directed to the Controller through the contact details provided in this document. Such requests are free of charge and will be answered as early as possible, providing you with the information required by law.

You may also lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC): www.edoeb.admin.ch.

Quick access

• Request access to your data
• Request rectification
• Request deletion
• Request data portability

10. Additional information

Legal action

The User's Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Controller in court or in the stages leading to possible legal action. The User acknowledges that the Controller may be required to disclose Personal Data upon request of public authorities.

System logs and maintenance

For operation and maintenance purposes, this Application and any third-party services may collect files that record interaction with this Application (system logs) or use other Personal Data (such as the IP address) for this purpose.

Information not contained in this policy

More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Controller at any time.

11. Definitions

Personal Data (or Data)

Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.

Usage Data

Information collected automatically through this Application, which can include: IP addresses, URI addresses, the time of the request, the method used, the size of the response, the status code, the country of origin, browser and operating system features, time details per visit, and the path followed within the Application.

User

The individual using this Application who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.

Data Processor

The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.

Data Controller (or Controller)

The natural or legal person which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data.

Cookie

Cookies are Trackers consisting of small sets of data stored in the User's browser.

Tracker

Any technology – e.g. Cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags and fingerprinting – that enables the tracking of Users.

12. Changes to this privacy policy

The Controller reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time. The current version is always published on this page. We recommend checking this page regularly. Should the changes affect processing activities performed on the basis of the User's consent, the Controller shall collect new consent from the User, where required.

13. Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding data protection, please contact:

Supervisory authority: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)