Privacy Policy for Aqua Patina

Effective Date: 26.08.2024

1. Introduction

Aqua Patina, operated by Avado AG, takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) explains how we collect, process, and use your personal data when you visit and interact with our website, aqua patina.com (the “Website”). We are committed to ensuring your privacy and protecting your personal information in accordance with Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection, the Swiss Ordinance to the Federal Act on Data Protection, and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Definitions

  • Data: Any information submitted to us via our Website.
  • Personal Data: Information that directly or indirectly identifies you, such as your name, address, email address, or browsing history.
  • Cookies: Small text files placed on your device to improve your browsing experience. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
  • Data Controller: Avado AG, Mägeristrasse 2, 6318 Walchwil, Switzerland. Contact: saskia@ava.do.

3. Scope of the Policy

This Policy applies to the personal data collected and processed by Avado AG through our Website. It does not extend to third-party websites linked from our Website.

4. Data Collection

We collect and process the following types of data:

  • General Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, browsing history, and other technical data collected automatically through cookies.
  • Contact Data: Personal information you provide when contacting us via forms or email.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you use our Website, including pages visited and time spent.

5. Data Usage

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and improve our services.
  • Communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.
  • Analyze website usage to enhance user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

6. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: Data may be shared with technical and logistical service providers in Switzerland who assist us in maintaining the Website.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law or to enforce our rights.

7. Data Security

We implement physical, electronic, and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to protect your information but cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to improve user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.

10. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request information about your data and obtain a copy.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your data in specific situations.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent to data processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at saskia@ava.do.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our Website, and your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Avado AG
Mägeristrasse 2,
6318 Walchwil,
Switzerland
Email: saskia@ava.do

14. Jurisdiction

This Policy is governed by Swiss law. Any disputes arising from this Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Zug, Switzerland.