Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Scope

Thank you for your interest in the website BearGuard.ch. Our services are primarily aimed at visitors from Switzerland. Data protection is of particular importance to BearGuard Beutelschiess.

As BearGuard Beutelschiess is domiciled in Switzerland and our services are directed at the Swiss market, our data protection provisions are governed by the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

To the extent that the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is mandatorily applicable due to the processing of data of persons from the EU/EEA (e.g. occasional visitors to our website from the EU), we additionally comply with these provisions.

This policy is intended to inform you transparently about the type, scope and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process.

2. Data Controller and Contact

The controller responsible for data processing within the meaning of the Swiss FADP is:

Data Protection Advisor

We have appointed a data protection advisor who can be reached at privacy@bearguard.ch.

3. Data Collection and Legal Basis

We generally only process personal data to the extent necessary for providing a functional website and our content and services.

3.1 When Visiting the Website (Server Log Files)

3.2 Contact Form and Email

3.3 Newsletter & Regulatory Updates

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies. You can control non-essential cookies via our cookie banner ("Consent Manager").

4.1 Essential Cookies

Required for the operation of the site (e.g. session ID, language).

Basis: Overriding interest in the usability of the site.

4.2 Analytics & Marketing (e.g. Google Analytics 4)

Note: We only use these services with IP anonymization.

Server location: Please note that with international providers (e.g. Google, LinkedIn), data may technically be transferred to the USA. We secure this through appropriate safeguards (see section 6).

Basis: Your consent in the cookie banner.

Cookies used:

• _ga – Distinguishes unique users (storage duration: 2 years)
• _gid – Distinguishes users (storage duration: 24 hours)
• bearguard_analytics_consent – Stores your cookie consent (storage duration: permanent in localStorage)

5. Data Sharing

We only share your data if this is necessary for contract fulfilment (e.g. hosting provider, IT service provider), we are legally obliged to do so, or you have given your consent.

Our service providers include:

• Hosting: hosttech GmbH
• CRM/Marketing: Google LLC

6. International Data Transfers

BearGuard preferably processes data in Switzerland. However, through the use of global service providers (software, cloud services), data may also be transferred abroad.

• Switzerland & EU/EEA: Data exchange is possible without issues due to the adequate level of data protection.
• Other countries (e.g. USA): Where we transfer data to countries without an adequate level of data protection (according to the Federal Council's country list), we protect this data through recognized standard contractual clauses, rely on the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where the recipient is certified) or on statutory exceptions (consent, contract performance).

7. Data Retention

We only store personal data for as long as is necessary for the purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations (e.g. 10 years for business records under the Swiss Code of Obligations).

8. Your Rights

Under the Swiss FADP, you have the following rights:

• Access: You may request information about your stored data.
• Rectification: You may request the correction of incorrect data.
• Erasure: You may request deletion, provided no statutory retention obligation applies.
• Withdrawal: Consent given may be withdrawn at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact: privacy@bearguard.ch.

Right to Complain

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law, you have the right to file a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) in Bern.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational security measures (TOMs) to protect your data against manipulation, loss and unauthorized access (e.g. SSL encryption, access controls).

10. Changes

BearGuard Beutelschiess reserves the right to amend this privacy policy to ensure it always complies with current legal requirements.

11. Disclaimer

The content provided on BearGuard.ch is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax or compliance advice.

All content is created and maintained to the best of our knowledge and belief, but without any warranty as to its accuracy, completeness or currency.

BearGuard Beutelschiess accepts no liability whatsoever for:

• Damages of any kind arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided
• Legal, financial or regulatory consequences resulting from decisions based on this content
• Errors, omissions or outdated information in the presented content

Use of the content is entirely at your own risk. For binding information, please consult qualified professionals (lawyers, tax advisors, compliance specialists).