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Privacy Policy

We place great importance on ensuring that personal data is handled transparently. This privacy policy explains which personal data we collect, for what purposes, and with whom we share it. To ensure a high level of transparency, this privacy policy is regularly reviewed and updated.

1. Services We Use

 

2. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the protection of your data by us, you can contact us at any time by email at contact@dominickurz.com. The person responsible for data processing carried out through this website is:

 

Dominic Kurz Photography
Bahnhofplatz 7
6490 Andermatt
Switzerland

Person responsible for data protection:
Dominic Kurz
kontakt@fotokurz.ch
+41 79 951 64

3. General Principles

3.1 What Data Do We Collect From You and From Whom Do We Receive This Data?

We primarily process personal data that you provide to us or that we collect when operating our website. Under certain circumstances, we may also receive personal data about you from third parties. These may include the following categories:

3.2 Under What Conditions Do We Process Your Data?

We treat your data confidentially and process it in accordance with the purposes set out in this privacy policy. We ensure that processing is transparent and proportionate.

If, in exceptional cases, we are unable to comply with these principles, the processing may nevertheless be lawful if there is a legal justification. Such justification may in particular include:

3.3 How Can You Withdraw Your Consent?

If you have given us consent to process your personal data for specific purposes, we will process your data within the scope of that consent unless another legal basis applies.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to the address stated in the legal notice. Any data processing that has already taken place will not be affected by the withdrawal.

3.4 In What Cases May We Disclose Your Data to Third Parties?

 

a. General Principle

Under certain circumstances, we may rely on the services of third parties or affiliated companies and commission them to process your data (so-called processors). The categories of recipients include in particular:

 

We ensure that these third parties and our affiliated companies comply with applicable data protection requirements and treat your personal data confidentially.

Under certain circumstances, we may also be required to disclose your personal data to authorities.

b. Visiting Our Social Media Channels

We may have links to our social media channels embedded on our website. This will be clearly visible to you (typically through the corresponding icons). If you click on these icons, you will be redirected to our social media channels.

In this case, the social media providers learn that you are accessing their platform from our website. Social media providers may use the data collected in this way for their own purposes. We would like to point out that we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or how it is used by the operators.

 

c. Transfer Abroad

As part of commissioned data processing, your personal data may under certain circumstances be transferred to companies abroad. These companies are subject to the same data protection obligations as we are. Such transfers may take place worldwide.

If the level of data protection does not correspond to that of Switzerland, we carry out a prior risk assessment and ensure contractually that the same level of protection as in Switzerland is guaranteed (e.g. through the new Standard Contractual Clauses of the European Commission or other legally prescribed measures). If our risk assessment is negative, we take additional technical measures to protect your data. You can access the Standard Contractual Clauses of the European Commission at the following link: https://commission.europa.eu/publications/standard-contractual-clauses-controllers-and-processors-eueea_de

3.5 How Long Do We Keep Your Data?

We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the individual purposes for which the data was collected.

Data that we store when you visit our website is retained for twelve months. An exception applies to analysis and tracking data, which may be retained for longer.

We retain contractual data for longer periods because we are required to do so by law. In particular, we must retain business correspondence, concluded contracts and booking records for up to 10 years. Once we no longer require such data to provide our services, the data will be blocked and used only for accounting and tax purposes.

3.6 How Do We Protect Your Data?

We store your data securely and take all reasonable measures to protect your data against loss, unauthorised access, misuse or alteration.

Our contractual partners and employees who have access to your data are required to comply with data protection regulations. In some cases, it may be necessary for us to forward your enquiries to affiliated companies. In these cases as well, your data will be treated confidentially.

Within our website, we use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser.

3.7 What Rights Do You Have?

 

a. Right of Access

You may request information at any time about the data we have stored about you. We ask you to send your request for information together with proof of identity to contact@dominickurz.co.

You also have the right to receive your data in a commonly used file format if we process your data automatically and if:

We may restrict or refuse access or data disclosure if this conflicts with our legal obligations, legitimate interests of our own or the public, or the interests of a third party.

The processing of your request is subject to the statutory processing period of 30 days. However, we may extend this period due to a high volume of requests, for legal or technical reasons, or because we require additional information from you. You will be informed of any extension in good time, at least in text form.

 

b. Deletion and Correction

 

You may request the deletion or correction of your data at any time. We may reject such a request if legal provisions require us to retain the data for a longer period or without modification, or if another legal basis prevents us from complying with your request.

Please note that exercising your rights may under certain circumstances conflict with contractual agreements and may have corresponding consequences for the performance of the contract (e.g. early termination of the contract or additional costs).

 

c. Legal Recourse

If you are affected by the processing of personal data, you have the right to enforce your rights through the courts or to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority in Switzerland is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC): https://www.edoeb.admin.ch

3.8 Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may amend this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be published on www.dominickurz.com; you will not be notified separately.

 

4. Individual Data Processing Activities

 

4.1 Provision of the Website and Creation of Log Files

 

What Information Do We Receive and How Do We Use It?

When you visit www.dominickurz.com, certain data is automatically stored on our servers or on servers of services and products that we use and/or have installed, for purposes of system administration, statistical analysis, backup or tracking. This includes:

 

Why Are We Allowed to Process This Data?

This data cannot be attributed to a specific person and is not combined with data from other sources. Log files are stored to ensure the functionality of the website and the security of our information technology systems. This constitutes our legitimate interest.

 

How Can You Prevent Data Collection?

The data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. Accordingly, the data is deleted after each session has ended. The storage of log files is essential for the operation of the website, so you have no possibility to object to this processing.



 

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense on our website, a service for displaying advertisements provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google").

Google AdSense uses cookies to analyse how visitors use the website. In addition, Google AdSense also uses so-called web beacons (invisible graphics). These web beacons allow information such as visitor traffic on the pages of this website to be analysed.

The information generated by cookies and web beacons about the use of this website (including users' IP addresses) and the delivery of advertising formats is transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. This information may be passed on by Google to Google's contractual partners. However, Google will not combine your IP address with other data stored about you.

You can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting the settings of your browser software accordingly; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of our website to their full extent.

You can also disable interest-based advertising on Google and interest-based Google advertising on the web (within the Google Display Network) in your browser by activating the "Off" button at https://www.google.com/settings/ads or opting out at https://www.aboutads.info/choices/. Further information about your settings options and data protection at Google can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/?fg=1.


 

4.3 Google Ads

We use the Google Ads service on our website, an online advertising service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter "Google"). Google Ads enables us to display advertisements in Google search results and across the Google advertising network.


 

4.4 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics on our website, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. If IP anonymisation is activated on this website, Google will truncate your IP address beforehand within member states of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there.

On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity and provide further services related to website and internet usage to the website operator.

The IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.

You can prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting the settings of your browser software accordingly; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent the collection by Google of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address), as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.


 

4.5 WhatsApp Business Chat

For direct communication, we offer you the option of contacting us via "WhatsApp Business Chat". This service is provided by WhatsApp Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, a subsidiary of Meta Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA.

If you contact us via WhatsApp Business Chat, your mobile phone number and the content of your message, as well as any additional data you provide, may be transmitted to WhatsApp and processed there. We receive this data and use it to respond to your enquiry.

WhatsApp uses cookies and other technologies to provide the service and enable communication. Your IP address may also be collected and stored in this process.

Please note that the use of WhatsApp Business Chat and communication via this service are subject to WhatsApp's privacy policies. We recommend that you read these policies before using the service.


 

4.6 Adobe Fonts

Adobe Fonts is a service provided by Adobe Systems Incorporated, 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-2704, USA. Adobe Fonts is an online service that enables users to integrate high-quality fonts into their websites.

We use Adobe Fonts to integrate certain fonts into our website. This enables us to provide a consistent and appealing design that contributes to an improved user experience.

To provide the fonts, Adobe Fonts may use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect information such as the visitor's IP address, browser type and version, as well as other information about the visit to the website.


 

4.7 YouTube

Videos from YouTube, a platform operated by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google"), are embedded on our website. When the videos are displayed or the play button is clicked, data including your IP address and information about the browser you use is transmitted to Google servers and stored there. This data is used to provide the video, monitor performance and improve the user experience.

If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to directly associate your browsing behaviour with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.