Privacy Policy for the Processing of Personal Data on www.vario-optics.ch

In accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), we hereby inform you about the processing of personal data collected when visiting our website www.vario-optics.ch.

  1. Categories of Data and Definitions

    Personal data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

    We process in particular:

    • Usage data: Automatically transmitted technical information (e.g. IP address, browser type, operating system, date and time of access).
    • Data provided by users: e.g. via contact forms (name, email, message).
    • Cookies: See our separate Cookie Policy.

    Processing: Any handling of personal data (e.g. collection, storage, use, transmission, deletion).

    Disclosure: Making data accessible to third parties.

  2. Controller

    vario-optics ag
    Mittelbissaustrasse 7
    9410 Heiden
    Switzerland
    Email: info@vario-optics.ch

  3. Purpose, Legal Basis and Retention

    Purposes:

    • a) Technical operation and security of the website
    • b) Anonymous usage statistics
    • c) Handling of contact requests

    Legal basis:
    Consent, legitimate interest or legal obligation pursuant to Articles 6 ff. FADP

    Retention:
    Session data: until browser session ends
    Contact data: max. 12 months after the request is closed

  4. Processing Methods

    Processing is done electronically and/or manually by trained personnel with appropriate security measures in place.

  5. Recipients

    No data is shared except:

    • Technical service providers (e.g. hosting)
    • Authorities, if legally required

  6. International Transfers

    No transfer of personal data outside Switzerland or the EEA.

  7. Your Rights

    Under the FADP you have the right to:

    • Access your stored data
    • Rectify inaccurate data
    • Request deletion, unless legally prohibited
    • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
    • Request data portability
    • Lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)

  8. Changes

    This privacy policy may be updated at any time. The version published on the website is legally binding.


Last updated: 28 October 2025