Privacy Policy of Küng Wellness AG
Data protection is a matter of trust, and your trust is important to us. Data is collected and processed in connection with the business activities of Küng Wellness AG. This data, including personal data, is processed in accordance with the following principles and in compliance with the provisions of the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable. The current version of the aforementioned laws applies in each case. The terms used below, such as “personal data” or its “processing,” refer to the definitions set forth in Article 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Through this Privacy Policy, we provide information about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process.
Data Collection
In general, it is possible to use the websites of Küng Wellness AG without providing any personal data. However, if services provided by our company are utilized via our websites, the processing of personal data may be necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, consent will be obtained. Küng Wellness AG complies with the provisions of the aforementioned regulations and does not disclose the data to third parties. Exceptions to this are suppliers and service partners who require the transmission of data for order processing (e.g., manufacturers of third-party goods, transport companies commissioned for delivery, payment processing institutions, etc.). In these cases, however, the scope of the data transmitted is limited to the necessary minimum.
We use various services provided by Google Ireland Limited (Ireland/EU). We use Google Tag Manager for central management. This manages our website tags via an interface and triggers other tags such as the Google Tag or the Google Ads Pixel without storing any personal data itself. Google Analytics, including the Google Signals feature, is used for web analytics and enables cross-device tracking provided you have enabled personalized advertising in your Google Account. We use the Google Marketing Platform and Google Remarketing to display interest-based advertising on the Google Display Network. These services use cookies and web beacons to analyze website usage and measure conversions. In doing so, information about your usage is transferred to servers operated by Google LLC in the United States. The legal basis for this processing is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. For more information, please see Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/pr....
Google Analytics
By using this website, you consent to the processing of data collected about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes described above. Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies,” which are text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of website usage. The information generated by cookies is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is enabled on this website, your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the United States and truncated there. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for Küng Wellness AG, and to provide other services related to website usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the data on Google’s behalf. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.
The use of Google Analytics can be disabled at any time by installing a browser add-on. By default, in accordance with Art. 5(1)(e) of the GDPR, all user- and event-level data linked to cookies and user identifiers is deleted from Google Analytics 26 months after the last activity.
Meta
Our website uses Meta Business Tools provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (Ireland/EU). These include the Meta Pixel (Facebook Tag) and Facebook Custom Audience for tracking visitor activity and displaying targeted advertisements. We also use Facebook Connect to allow you to easily log in or interact via your Facebook profile. The pixel collects event data such as IP addresses and specific actions like page views or purchases and transmits this data to Meta. This data enables us to analyze the effectiveness of our advertising measures and define target groups for marketing campaigns. Processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Details on data usage can be found in Meta’s Data Policy at https://www.facebook.com/about....
Microsoft
Our website uses services provided by Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (Ireland/EU). This includes Microsoft Advertising for the placement and optimization of advertisements via Universal Event Tracking (UET). In addition, we use Microsoft Clarity to analyze user behavior through statistical evaluations and heatmaps. These services use cookies and online identifiers to analyze the use of our website and measure the effectiveness of advertising. In this context, data transfer to Microsoft Corp. in the U.S. cannot be ruled out. Processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Further information can be found in Microsoft’s privacy policy at https://privacy.microsoft.com/....
Retargeting
Küng Wellness AG uses so-called retargeting technologies on this website. These technologies rely on the targeted display of relevant advertising content based on cookie technology and, where applicable, the analysis of user behavior. This form of advertising is completely anonymous. No personal data is stored, and no usage profiles are merged with your personal data.
YouTube
We embed videos from the YouTube platform. The service is operated by YouTube, LLC (USA), a subsidiary of Google Ireland Limited (Ireland/EU). When you visit a page with an embedded YouTube plugin, a connection is established with YouTube’s servers. In doing so, the provider receives information about which of our pages you are visiting. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account before visiting our website. YouTube also uses cookies to collect information about user behavior, improve functionality, and compile statistics. Processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. For more information on data protection at YouTube, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/pr....
Vimeo
Our website uses plugins from the video portal Vimeo, operated by Vimeo, LLC (USA). When you visit a page containing such a plugin, a connection is established with Vimeo’s servers. This allows Vimeo to determine which of our web pages you have visited and to collect technical data such as your IP address. If you are logged in to Vimeo as a member, Vimeo assigns this information to your personal user account. This also occurs when you actively interact with the plugin, for example by clicking the play button on a video. To prevent this association, you must log out of your Vimeo account and delete the relevant cookies before using our website. Processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. For more information on data processing, please refer to Vimeo’s Privacy Policy at https://vimeo.com/privacy.
HubSpot
We use HubSpot. This is a service provided by HubSpot Inc. (USA) for analytics and communication. We use integrated features such as HubSpot Forms for contact requests and HubSpot LiveChat for direct communication. Consent management is handled via the HubSpot CMP. We also use HubSpot Ads to optimize our advertising campaigns. HubSpot uses cookies and web beacons to track your activities on our website, such as downloads or form submissions. This allows us to better tailor the user experience to your needs. If you have given your consent, this data will be assigned to your user profile. The legal basis for this is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Information on data protection at HubSpot can be found at https://legal.hubspot.com/de/p...
CookieScript
We use the CookieScript consent management platform from Objectis Ltd. (Lithuania/EU). This service is used to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies on your device or to the use of certain technologies and to document this in compliance with data protection regulations. CookieScript collects information about your browser type, your location (country), the device used, and your consent status. This data is stored to match the consent given when you revisit the page and to fulfill the legal obligation to provide proof of consent. The legal basis for the use of this service is Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR, as we are legally required to obtain consent for certain data processing activities. For more information, please refer to CookieScript’s privacy policy at https://cookie-script.com/lega....
Xandr
We use services from Xandr on our website. This is a company of the Microsoft Group (Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, Ireland/EU). Xandr operates a platform for the automated buying and selling of advertising space on the internet. Cookies and similar technologies are used to collect information about browsing behavior, installed apps, and hardware characteristics. This data is used to display interest-based advertising to users and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. The collected data is generally stored in pseudonymized form. Processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Further information on data processing and your options for objecting can be found in Microsoft’s Privacy Statement at https://privacy.microsoft.com/... and specifically for the advertising platform at https://learn.microsoft.com/en....
Collection of Access Data and Log Files
Based on our legitimate interests (ensuring the proper operation of the website) within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, we collect data regarding access to the server on which our website is located (so-called server log files). These log files store information such as the name of the accessed webpage, file, date and time of access, amount of data transferred, notification of successful access, browser type (including version), the user’s operating system, referrer URL (the previously visited page), IP address, and the requesting provider. Log file information is collected for security reasons (e.g., to investigate cases of misuse or fraud) and is stored for as long as is reasonable or necessary for evidentiary purposes.
Data Security and Retention
Küng Wellness AG has implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss and unauthorized access. The data is stored on servers in Switzerland. The data is generally retained until the expiration of statutory retention obligations. To the extent that the data is not subject to any statutory retention obligation, it is retained for as long as required by the purpose of collection.
Data Security and Retention: Smart+ Sauna Control
The following conditions regarding data collection and storage apply to our KS20 sauna control system.
To use the web and IoT services of Küng Wellness AG, the processing of
personal data, for which prior consent must be given. Küng Wellness AG
complies with the provisions of applicable laws and does not disclose the data to
third parties.
Connect your wellness system only to a password-protected Wi-Fi network. This protects
simultaneously prevents unauthorized third parties from accessing the system. Users who
Wi-Fi password can also access the wellness system.
Information
You have the right to access your personal data as well as the right to correct, block, or delete this data (provided that no legal retention obligation prevents this). If you have any questions regarding the use and storage of your personal data or our privacy policy, please contact wellness@kueng.swiss or Küng Wellness AG, Talstrasse 26b, 8852 Altendorf.