Data protection declaration
This data protection declaration is to inform you about the personal data we process in connection with our activities and operations, including our
www.cransmontana2027.ch/-Website
. In particular, we inform you about what personal data we process, how and where we process it, and for what purposes. We also inform you about the rights of persons whose data we process.Further data protection declarations and other legal documents such as general terms and conditions, terms of use or terms and conditions of participation may apply to individual or additional activities and operations.
We are subject to Swiss data protection law and any applicable foreign data protection law, in particular that of the European Union (EU) with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The European Commission recognises that Swiss data protection law ensures an adequate level of data protection.
1. Contact addresses
Responsibility for the processing of personal data:
Association Crans-Montana 2027
Route des Barzettes 18
Barzettes Vacances B
3963 Crans-Montana
We will indicate if there are other persons responsible for processing personal data in individual cases.
Data protection officer or data protection advisor
We have the following data protection officer or data protection advisor as a point of contact for data subjects and authorities in the event of enquiries relating to data protection:
Daniel Bollinger
Route des Barzettes 18
Barzettes Vacances B
3963 Crans-Montana
daniel.bollinger[at]cransmontana2027.ch
2. Definitions and legal basis
2.1 Definitions
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. A data subject is a person about whom we process personal data.
Processing includes any handling of personal data, regardless of the means and procedures used, for example querying, matching, adapting, archiving, retaining, reading out, disclosing, procuring, recording, collecting, deleting, disclosing, organising, storing, modifying, disseminating, linking, destroying and using personal data.
The European Economic Area (EEA) includes the Member States of the European Union (EU) as well as the Principality of Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) defines the processing of personal data as the processing of personal data.
2.2 Legal basis
We process personal data in accordance with Swiss data protection law, in particular the Federal Data Protection Act (Data Protection Act, DPA) and the Ordinance on Data Protection (Data Protection Ordinance, DPO).
We process personal data – insofar as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – in accordance with at least one of the following legal bases:
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to fulfil a contract with the data subject and to take steps prior to entering into a contract.
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to safeguard the legitimate interests of us or third parties, unless the fundamental freedoms and rights and interests of the data subject prevail. Legitimate interests include, in particular, our interest in being able to carry out our activities and operations in a sustainable, user-friendly, secure and reliable manner, as well as to communicate about them, to ensure information security, to protect against misuse, to enforce our own legal claims and to comply with Swiss law.
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to fulfil a legal obligation to which we are subject under the applicable law of member states in the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR for the processing of personal data with the consent of the data subject.
- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person.
3. Type, scope and purpose
We process personal data that is necessary to enable us to carry out our activities and operations in a sustainable, user-friendly, secure and reliable manner. Such personal data may in particular fall into the categories of inventory and contact data, browser and device data, content data, meta or ancillary data and usage data, location data, sales data, as well as contract and payment data.
We process personal data for the duration required for the respective purpose or purposes or as required by law. Personal data that is no longer required to be processed is anonymised or deleted.
We may have personal data processed by third parties. We may process personal data jointly with third parties or transfer it to third parties. Such third parties are in particular specialised providers whose services we use. We also guarantee data protection for such third parties.
We generally only process personal data with the consent of the data subjects. If and to the extent that processing is permissible for other legal reasons, we may refrain from obtaining consent. For example, we may process personal data without consent in order to fulfil a contract, to comply with legal obligations or to protect overriding interests.
In this context, we process in particular information that a data subject voluntarily provides to us when contacting us – for example by letter, e-mail, instant messaging, contact form, social media or telephone – or when registering for a user account. We may store such information in an address book or similar tool. If we receive data about other people, the persons transmitting the data are obliged to ensure data protection for these people and to ensure the accuracy of this personal data.
We also process personal data that we receive from third parties, obtain from publicly accessible sources or collect in the course of our activities and operations, provided and to the extent that such processing is permitted for legal reasons.
4. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure data security appropriate to the respective risk. In particular, our measures ensure the confidentiality, availability, traceability and integrity of the personal data processed.
Access to our online presence, in particular our website, is provided using transport encryption (SSL/TLS, in particular with the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, abbreviated HTTPS). Most browsers indicate transport encryption with a small padlock in the address bar.
Our digital communication is subject to mass surveillance without cause or suspicion, as is basically all digital communication, as well as other surveillance by security authorities in Switzerland, the rest of Europe, the United States of America (USA) and other countries. We have no direct influence on the processing of personal data by intelligence services, police forces and other security authorities.
5. Personal data abroad
We process personal data principally in Switzerland and in the European Economic Area (EEA). However, we may also export or transfer personal data to other countries, in particular in order to process it there or to have it processed there.
We may export personal data to all countries and territories on earth and elsewhere in the universe, provided that the law there ensures an adequate level of data protection and, if and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable, ensures an adequate level of data protection in accordance with the decision of the European Commission.
We may transfer personal data to countries whose laws do not guarantee an adequate level of data protection, provided that data protection is guaranteed for other reasons, in particular on the basis of standard data protection clauses or other suitable guarantees. In exceptional cases, we may export personal data to countries without adequate or suitable data protection if the special data protection requirements are met, for example the express consent of the data subjects or a direct connection with the conclusion or execution of a contract. We will be happy to provide data subjects with information about any guarantees on request or to provide a copy of any guarantees.
6. Rights of data subjects
6.1 Data protection claims
We grant data subjects all rights under the applicable data protection law. In particular, data subjects have the following rights:
- Information: Data subjects may request information as to whether we process personal data about them and, if so, what personal data is involved. Data subjects shall also receive the information necessary to assert their data protection rights and ensure transparency. This includes the personal data processed as such, but also information on the purpose of the processing, the duration of storage, any disclosure or export of data to other countries and the origin of the personal data.
- Correction and restriction: Data subjects can correct inaccurate personal data, complete incomplete data and restrict the processing of their data.
- Deletion and objection: Data subjects can have personal data deleted ("right to be forgotten") and object to the processing of their data with effect for the future.
- Data disclosure and data transfer: Data subjects may request the disclosure of personal data or the transfer of their data to another controller.
We may postpone, restrict or refuse the exercise of the rights of data subjects to the extent permitted by law. We may inform data subjects of any conditions that may need to be met in order for them to exercise their data protection rights. For example, we may refuse to provide information in whole or in part on the grounds of business secrets or the protection of other persons. We may also refuse to delete personal data in whole or in part on the grounds of legal retention obligations, for example.
We may, exceptionally, charge a fee for exercising the rights. We will inform the data subject in advance of any costs that may be incurred.
We are obliged to take appropriate measures to identify data subjects who request information or assert other rights. Data subjects are obliged to cooperate.
6.2 Legal protection
Data subjects have the right to enforce their data protection claims through legal channels or to file a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.
The data protection supervisory authority for reports by data subjects against private controllers and federal bodies in Switzerland is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).
The possible data protection supervisory authorities for complaints from data subjects – if and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – are organised as members of the European Data ProtectionSupervisory (EDPS) Board. In some member states in the European Economic Area (EEA), data protection supervisory authorities have a federal structure, in particular in Germany.
7. Use of the website
7.1 Cookies
We may use cookies. Cookies – both our own (first-party cookies) and those of third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies) – are data that is stored in the browser. Such stored data does not have to be limited to traditional cookies in text form.
Cookies can be stored in the browser temporarily as "session cookies" or for a specific period of time as so-called permanent cookies. "Session cookies" are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. Permanent cookies have a specific storage duration. In particular, cookies enable a browser to be recognised when it next visits our website, thereby enabling us to measure the reach of our website, for example. However, permanent cookies can also be used for online marketing, for example.
Cookies can be completely or partially deactivated and deleted at any time in the browser settings. Without cookies, our website may no longer be fully available. We actively request – at least if and to the extent necessary – your express consent to the use of cookies.
For cookies that are used for measuring success and reach or for advertising, a general objection ("opt-out") is possible for numerous services via AdChoices (Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada), the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), YourAdChoices (Digital Advertising Alliance) or Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance, EDAA).
7.2 Server log files
We may collect the following information for each access to our website, provided that this information is transmitted by your browser to our server infrastructure or can be determined by our web server: date and time including time zone, IP address, access status (HTTP status code), operating system including user interface and version, browser including language and version, individual sub-page of our website accessed including the amount of data transferred, last website accessed in the same browser window (referrer).
We store such information, which may also constitute personal data, in server log files. The information is required to ensure that our website is permanently, user-friendly and reliably available, as well as to ensure data security and thus in particular the protection of personal data – also by or with the help of third parties.
7.3 Tracking pixels
We may use tracking pixels on our website. Tracking pixels are also known as web beacons. Tracking pixels – including those from third parties whose services we use – are small, usually invisible images that are automatically retrieved when you visit our website. Tracking pixels can be used to collect the same information as server log files.
8. Notifications and messages
We send notifications and messages by e-mail and via other communication channels such as instant messaging or text messaging.
8.1 Success and reach measurement
Notifications and messages may contain web links or tracking pixels that record whether an individual message has been opened and which web links have been clicked on. Such web links and tracking pixels may also record the use of notifications and messages on a personal basis. We require this statistical recording of usage for the purpose of measuring success and reach in order to be able to send notifications and messages effectively and in a user-friendly manner, as well as in a secure and reliable manner, based on the needs and reading habits of the recipients.
8.2 Consent and objection
You must generally expressly consent to the use of your e-mail address and other contact addresses, unless the use is permissible for other legal reasons. If you consent, we will use the "double opt-in" procedure, if possible, which means that you will receive an e-mail with a web link that you must click to confirm, so that no abuse by unauthorised third parties can occur. We may log such consents, including IP address and date and time, for evidence and security reasons.
You can generally object to receiving notifications and messages such as newsletters at any time. By objecting in this way, you can also object to the statistical recording of usage for the purposes of measuring success and reach. This does not affect the need for notifications and messages in connection with our activities and operations.
8.3 Service providers for notifications and messages
We send notifications and messages with the help of specialised service providers.
In particular, we use:
- CleverReach: e-mail marketing platform; provider: CleverReach GmbH & Co. KG (Germany); Information on data protection: "Data protection and security", Privacy Policy, Information on data protection: «Data Security».
9. Social media
We are present on social media platforms and other online platforms in order to communicate with interested persons and to be able to provide information about our activities and operations. In connection with such platforms, personal data may also be processed outside Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA).
The general terms and conditions (GTC), terms of use, data protection declarations and other provisions of the individual operators of such platforms also apply. These provisions provide information in particular about the rights of data subjects directly vis-à-vis the respective platform, including, for example, the right to information.
We are responsible for our social media presence on Facebook, including the so-called Page Insights, together with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland) – to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited is part of the Meta companies (including in the USA). Page Insights provide information on how visitors interact with our Facebook presence. We use Page Insights to provide our social media presence on Facebook in an effective and user-friendly way.
Further information on the nature, scope and purpose of the data processing, information on the rights of data subjects and the contact details of Facebook and its data protection officer can be found in the Facebook privacy policy. We have concluded the so-called "Addendum for Controllers" with Facebook and have thus agreed in particular that Facebook is responsible for ensuring the rights of data subjects. For the so-called Page Insights, the corresponding information can be found on the "Information on Page Insights" page > including «Information on Page Insights Data».
10. Third-party services
We use services from specialised third parties to enable us to carry out our activities and operations in a sustainable, user-friendly, secure and reliable manner. These services enable us to embed functions and content in our website, among other things. When such embedding takes place, the services used record the IP addresses of users, at least temporarily, for technical reasons.
For necessary security-related, statistical and technical purposes, third parties whose services we use may process data in connection with our activities and operations in an aggregated, anonymised or pseudonymised form. This may include, for example, performance or usage data in order to be able to offer the respective service.
In particular, we use:
- Google services: Providers: Google LLC (USA) / Google Ireland Limited (Ireland) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland; General information on data protection: "Privacy and Security Principles" , Privacy Policy, « Google is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws», «Privacy guide for Google products», "How we use data from websites or apps on or in which our services are used" (information from Google), "Types of cookies and other technologies used by Google", "Personalised advertising" (activation / deactivation / settings).
- Services from Microsoft: Providers: Microsoft Corporation (USA) / Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (Ireland) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom and Switzerland; General information on data protection: « Privacy at Microsoft, Privacy and Security (Trust Center), Privacy Statement, Privacy Dashboard (Data and Privacy Settings).
10.1 Digital infrastructure
We use the services of specialised third parties to access the digital infrastructure we require in connection with our activities and operations. This includes, for example, hosting and storage services from selected providers.
In particular, we use:
- Mittwald: Hosting; Provider: Mittwald CM Service GmbH & Co. KG (Germany); Data protection information: Privacy Policy, «Privacy – All you need to know about the GDPR».
10.2 Audio and video conferences
We use specialised services for audio and video conferencing to communicate online. For example, we can hold virtual meetings or conduct online lessons and webinars. For participation in audio and video conferences, the legal texts of the individual services, such as data protection declarations and terms of use, apply in addition.
We recommend that you mute the microphone and blur the background or use a virtual background when participating in audio or video conferences, depending on your situation in life.
We use in particular:
- Microsoft Teams: platform for audio and video conferences; provider: Microsoft; Teams-specific information: "Data protection and Microsoft Teams".
- Skype: Audio and video conferencing; Skype-specific providers: Skype Communications SARL (Luxembourg) / Microsoft Corporation (USA) / Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (Ireland) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom and Switzerland; information on data protection: "Legal information about Skype", "Privacy and security".
- Zoom: video conferencing; provider: Zoom Video Communications Inc. (USA); Data protection information: Privacy Policy, "Privacy at Zoom", "Legal Compliance Centre".
10.3 Online collaboration
We use third-party services to enable online collaboration. In addition to this data protection declaration, the terms and conditions of the services used, such as terms of use or data protection declarations, also apply where these are directly apparent.
In particular, we use:
- ActiveCollab: platform for team collaboration; provider: ActiveCollab LLC (USA); information on data protection: Privacy Policy, "Security".
10.4 Social media functions and social media content
We use third-party services and plugins to embed functions and content from social media platforms and to enable content to be shared on social media platforms and in other ways.
In particular, we use:
- Facebook (social plugins): embedding of Facebook functions and Facebook content, for example "Like" or "Share"; providers: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland) and other Meta companies (including in the USA); information on data protection: Privacy Policy.
- Instagram platform: Embedding of Instagram content; providers: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland) and other Meta companies (including in the USA); information on data protection: Privacy Policy (Instagram), Privacy Policy (Facebook).
10.5 Digital audio and video content
We use the services of specialised third parties to enable the direct playback of digital audio and video content, such as music or podcasts.
In particular, we use:
- Vimeo: video platform; provider: Vimeo Inc. (USA); Data protection information: Privacy Policy, "Privacy".
- YouTube: video platform; provider: Google; YouTube-specific information: "Privacy and Security Centre", "My Data on YouTube".
11. Website extensions
We use extensions for our website to enable us to use additional functions.
12. Success and reach measurement
We try to determine how our online offering is used. In this context, we can, for example, measure the success and reach of our activities and operations, as well as the impact of third-party links to our website. However, we can also try out and compare how different parts or versions of our online offering are used ("A/B test" method). Based on the results of the success and reach measurement, we can, in particular, correct errors, strengthen popular content or make improvements to our online offering.
In most cases, the IP addresses of individual users are stored for the purpose of measuring success and reach. In this case, IP addresses are always shortened ("IP masking") in order to follow the principle of data minimisation through the corresponding pseudonymisation.
Cookies may be used to measure success and reach, and user profiles may be created. Any user profiles created may include, for example, the individual pages visited or content viewed on our website, information on the size of the screen or browser window and the – at least approximate – location. In principle, any user profiles created are pseudonymised and not used to identify individual users. Individual services provided by third parties, for which users are registered, may be able to assign the use of our online offering to the user account or user profile for the respective service.
In particular, we use:
- Google Analytics: Success and reach measurement; provider: Google; Google Analytics-specific information: Measurement across different browsers and devices (cross-device tracking) and with pseudonymised IP addresses, which are only transferred to Google in the USA in full in exceptional cases, "Privacy", "Browser Add-on to deactivate Google Analytics".
- Google Tag Manager: Integration and management of other services for measuring success and reach, as well as other services from Google and third parties; provider: Google; Google Tag Manager -specific information: "Data collected with Google Tag Manager"; further information on data protection can be found in the individual integrated and managed services.
13. Final provisions
We have created this data protection declaration using the data protection generator from Datenschutzpartner.
We may amend and supplement this data protection declaration at any time. We will provide information about such amendments and supplements in an appropriate manner, in particular by publishing the current data protection declaration on our website.
This text on data protection has been translated by Deepl.