PRIVACY POLICY

uStock SA is the operator of the website www.ustock.ch, and the provider of the services and/or products offered and described on this website.

uStock SA is responsible for the collection, processing and use of your data and must ensure that it complies with Swiss and, where applicable, European law.

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and keep your information confidential, in accordance with applicable laws and this data protection policy (Privacy Policy). This policy outlines the data that is collected on this website and how it is used. It also explains how you can verify the accuracy of this information and request any data be deleted.

In cooperation with our hosting providers, we make every effort to protect our databases from any unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration. However, we would like to point out that sending data via the internet (e.g. by email) is not entirely secure and, for this reason, we cannot guarantee that your personal data will be fully protected from third parties.

By using this website, you agree to the collection, processing and use of your data as described herein. In principle, this website can be accessed without registration. Data such as pages visited or the name of files, along with the date and time accessed, are stored on the server for statistical purposes, but this data is not directly linked to you. Personal information, such as your name, address or email address, is collected voluntarily wherever possible. Your data will not be passed on to third parties without your consent.

Scope of application

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable person. A data subject is a person whose personal data is processed. Processing includes any operation performed on personal data, regardless of the means and procedures used, including storage, disclosure, collection, erasure, alteration, destruction and use.

We process personal data in accordance with the Swiss Data Protection Act. Where applicable, we also process personal data in accordance with the following legal principles in connection with Art. 6 para. 1 of the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (EU-GDPR):

• a) the data subject has given consent to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes.
• b) the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract.
• c) processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject, if any, under applicable European Union regulations or the law of a state in which the GDPR is applicable in whole or in part.
• d) processing is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person.
• e) processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data. Legitimate interests include our business interests in operating our website and providing our services, information security, the enforcement of our own rights and compliance with Swiss law.

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Collection, use and processing of personal data

1. Visiting our website
When you visit our website, certain data is automatically stored on our servers or on the servers of the services and products we use and/or have installed for system administration, statistical or backup purposes, or tracking. This data may include the following:

• The name of your internet service provider
• Your IP address (in certain circumstances)
• Your browser version
• The operating system of the computer you are using
• The date
• The time
• The website which redirected you to our website
• The search words you used to find our website

Depending on the circumstances, this data may allow conclusions to be drawn about a particular visitor. However, personal information will not be used in this context.

2. When you fill in the contact form to get a quote or subscribe to our newsletter
When you contact us, you will need to provide the following information:

•  Your first name and surname
• Your telephone number
• Your email address
• Your preferred storage size and how long you need it for
• Your message

This information is only used to process your contact request and/or prepare your quote or, if you opt in, to send you our newsletter. By filling in the form and ticking the corresponding box for the newsletter, you authorise us to process the data provided for the regular sending of our newsletter to the email address provided.
We may also work with third parties for our marketing campaigns and may share your information with them for technical purposes relating to this. You can object to this data processing at any time.

3. Service requests and orders
When you request our services or products, we collect and use your personal information, such as your first and last name, address, email, payment details and possibly other data such as telephone numbers, your date of birth, and any other data you have voluntarily provided. Your data may also be enhanced with data acquired from third parties.

By requesting our services or products, and entering your information on our website, you consent to the use of this data for this purpose.

4. Sharing your data with third parties
Your data will only be passed on to our partners (third parties) when necessary to process your orders. If we pass on data to external service providers, technical and organisational measures are taken to ensure that the transfer complies with data protection regulations. If you voluntarily provide us with personal or company data, we will not use, process or pass on this data beyond the scope permitted by law or specified by you when giving your consent. We will only pass on your data to external service providers when necessary as part of your contract and when they have agreed to the appropriate confidentiality and due diligence clauses. Beyond this scope, we will only pass on your information if we are obliged to do so by law, official order or court decision.

uStock SA may transfer your data to third-party companies outside of Switzerland if necessary for the processing of your enquiries, the provision of services and for marketing campaigns. These third-party companies are bound by the same policy as uStock to respect users’ privacy.

Marketing and tracking tools

uStock SA uses retargeting technologies and advertising integrations on its website for marketing purposes (e.g. via services provided by Google and Meta), whereby user behaviour is analysed on the website in order to tailor advertising on partner websites. Each user’s behaviour is recorded under a pseudonym.

Most retargeting technologies use cookies. We use cookies based on our legitimate interest in direct marketing and analysing the use of our website. Users may block retargeting at any time by rejecting or deactivating the corresponding cookies in their internet browser menu.

We use tracking tools such as Google Analytics and Google Adwords. The information collected is used to evaluate how our website is used, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other related services for the purposes of market research and website design as required. This information may also be passed on to third parties if required by law or for processing on behalf of other third parties. Google states that IP addresses will not be linked to any other user information.

Cookies

Cookies work in many ways to make your visit to our website easier, more enjoyable and more meaningful. A cookie is a small amount of information that your web browser automatically stores on your computer’s hard drive when you visit our website.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. However, you can change your browser settings so that no cookies are stored on your computer.

Disabling cookies may prevent you from using some of the features of our website.

Your rights

You can request access to the information we hold about you at any time. To do so, please send an information request by email to the address below and attach proof of ID.

You have the right to request the erasure or correction of your data at any time. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time to the future use or processing of your personal information.

Data we hold will be deleted when it is no longer required for the stated purpose. However, we may need to retain certain data subject to legal requirements. We take this obligation seriously. If you wish to have any data which is subject to these legal requirements deleted, the data will be blocked in our system and only used to meet said legal requirements. After the retention period has expired, we will carry out your request for deletion.

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interest (see Scope above), you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular sitation or for direct marketing purposes. In the case of marketing, you have the right to object at any time, without cause, and we will no longer process your data for this purpose.

In addition, you have the right to access the personal data you have provided to us or request it be transferred to another individual, by emailing hello@ustock.ch. If this action incurs any disproportionate costs, we reserve the right to request proof of identity and payment of these costs in advance.

Contact

Contact us bellow:
uStock SA
Route du Grand St-Bernard 21
1921 Martigny-Croix
0800 800 801
hello@ustock.ch
www.ustock.ch

Modification of this data declaration

We may change or modify this data protection policy (Privacy Policy) at any time. You can view the current policy at www.ustock.ch/privacypolicy

Martigny, 2 November 2022