Data protection

Data protection declaration of Hügli Holding AG

The person responsible within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is:

Hügli Holding AG, Bleichstrasse 31, CH-9323 Steinach

Phone: +41 71 447 2211

Email: info@huegli.com

The person responsible for data protection is:

Markus Giger
Phone: +41 71 447 2211
Email: dataprotection@huegli.com

The representative of the controller on the territory of the European Union pursuant to Article 27 of the GDPR is:

Hügli Nahrungsmittel GmbH, Güttinger Strasse 23, DE-78315 Radolfzell
Telefon: +49 7732 8070
Email: datenschutz@huegli.de

[1. Scope of processing of personal data]

As a matter of principle, we process personal data of our users only insofar as this is necessary for the provision of a functional website as well as our content and services and only if one of the legal bases specified in the General Data Protection Regulation ("DS-GVO") applies.

[2. Description and scope of data processing]

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. The following data is collected:

Information about the browser type (and its version), the operating system, the internet service provider, the IP address, date and time of access, internet pages from which the user's system accesses our internet page, internet pages that are accessed by the user's system via our internet page, clickstreams;

This data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

[3. Purpose of data processing]

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.

The storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, we use the data to optimise the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.

[4. Legal basis for the processing of personal data]

For the purpose of this website, our data processing is based on the following legal basis:

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DS-GVO, as the storage is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest.

[5. Duration of storage]

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

In the case of storage of data in log files, this is the case after 7 months at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that an assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.

[6. Possibility of objection and removal]

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility for the user to object. If the user wishes to prevent future and further storage, he/she must leave the website and refrain from calling up this website in the future.

[7. Use of cookies]

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. When a user calls up a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is called up again.

The purpose of using cookies is to make websites easier for users to use. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognised even after a page change.

For the following applications, cookies are required.

We require cookies for the following applications:

Taking cookie confirmation

The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

Cookies accepted

The user data collected through technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.

In addition to technically necessary cookies, we also use technically unnecessary cookies that enable an analysis of the user's surfing behaviour. In this way, the following data is processed:

Search terms entered, frequency of page views, use of website functions, anonymised IP

The analytics cookies are used to improve the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimise our offer.

When our website is accessed, the anonymous IP address is used.

When accessing our website, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and his or her consent to the processing of personal data used in this context is obtained. In this context, there is also a reference to this data protection declaration.

Cookies are not stored on our website.

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted by it to our site. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time by the user via their web browser. This can also be done automatically.

If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all the functions of the website to their full extent.

Alternatively, by clicking this link, you can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about you within this website. By clicking on the above link, you will download an "opt-out cookie". Your browser must therefore generally allow cookies to be stored for this purpose. If you delete your cookies regularly, you will need to click on the link again each time you visit this website.

[8. Newsletter]

Our website offers the possibility to subscribe to a free newsletter. The possibility of receiving newsletters also exists in the context of an order process and a contact on our website.

When subscribing to the newsletter, the following data is transmitted to us from the input mask:

Request category, title, first name, last name, company, street, postcode, city, country, telephone, fax, e-mail, language, date and time of registration, consent to privacy policy

The legal basis for the processing of the data after registration for the newsletter by the user is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DS-GVO (consent of the data subject) if the user has given his or her consent.

No data is forwarded to third parties in connection with the data processing for sending newsletters, with the exception of within the Hügli Group, i.e. the group of companies to which we belong. The forwarding takes place for the purpose of storage in central data centres of the Hügli Group and for the preparation of analyses and strategies for the entrepreneurial activities of the Hügli Group. This may involve a transfer to another country of the EU or the EEA as well as to Switzerland.

The collection of the user's e-mail address serves to deliver the newsletter. The collection of other personal data as part of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used and to document compliance with the GDPR.

The personal data of the user may be transferred to other EU or EEA countries or Switzerland.

The user's personal data in connection with the newsletter will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected, i.e. the user unsubscribes from the newsletter.

The subscription to the newsletter can be cancelled by the user concerned at any time. For this purpose, each newsletter contains a corresponding link to an input mask. This also enables revocation of consent to the storage of the personal data collected during the registration process.

[9. Contact form, documents order form, telephone and e-mail contact]

Our website contains a contact form which can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask is transmitted to us and stored. These data are:

I am (type of person), title, first name, last name, company, street, postcode, town, country, telephone, fax, e-mail, message, date and time of registration, consent to data protection statement

Alternatively, it is possible to contact us via the e-mail address provided or by telephone. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the e-mail or by telephone will be stored, in particular the e-mail address or telephone number.

In this case, the user's personal data will be stored.

In this context, the data is not forwarded to third parties, with the exception of within the Hügli Group. The forwarding takes place for the purpose of storage in central data centres of the Hügli Group and for the preparation of analyses and strategies for the entrepreneurial activities of the Hügli Group. In this context, a transfer to another country of the EU or the EEA as well as to Switzerland may take place.

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) lit. a DS-GVO if the user has given his consent.

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DS-GVO. If the e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. b DS-GVO.

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. In the case of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

The other data collected during the course of the contact will be used for this purpose.

The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted at the latest after a period of seven days.

The user has the possibility to revoke his/her consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he or she can object to the storage of his or her personal data at any time by emailing info@huegli.com. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. If, as a result of the communication that has already taken place, an action has been taken that triggers legally binding consequences for us or the person concerned, we are entitled to refuse a request for deletion, provided that we can base the data processing on one of the legal bases mentioned in Article 6 DS-GVO.

All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

[10. Application form]

Our website contains an application form that can be used for electronic applications. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask is transmitted to us and stored. These data are:

Application as, How did you hear about this job, Place of work, Salutation, First name, Last name, Date of birth, Street, Postcode, City, Country, Nationality, Work permit, Telephone, E-mail, Earliest start date, up to 10 files possible

Alternatively, it is possible to apply via the e-mail address provided. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored, in particular the e-mail address.

In this context, the data will not be forwarded to third parties, with the exception of within the Hügli Group. The transfer takes place for the purpose of storage in central data centres of the Hügli Group and for the preparation of analyses and strategies for the entrepreneurial activities of the Hügli Group. In this context, a transfer to another country of the EU or the EEA as well as to Switzerland may take place.

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) lit. a DS-GVO if the user has given his consent.

The other data collected during the course of the contact will be used for this purpose.

The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted at the latest after a period of seven days.

The user has the possibility to revoke his/her consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time by sending an email to [email address]. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. If, as a result of the communication that has already taken place, an action has been taken that triggers legally binding consequences for us or the person concerned, we are entitled to refuse a request for deletion, provided that we can base the data processing on one of the legal bases mentioned in Article 6 DS-GVO.

All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

[11. Rights of the user]

If personal data is processed by you, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you are entitled to the following rights vis-à-vis us as the controller:

Right of access

You can ask us to confirm whether personal data relating to you is being processed by us. If there is such processing, you can ask us for information about:

- the purposes for which the personal data are processed;

- the categories of personal data which are processed;

- the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data relating to you have been or will be disclosed;

- the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if concrete information on this is not possible, criteria for the determination of the storage duration;

- the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by us or a right to object to such processing;

- the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;

- any available information on the origin of the data if the personal data are not collected from the data subject;

- the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.

You have the right to request information on whether personal data concerning you are transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. In this context, you may request to be informed about the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 of the GDPR in connection with the transfer.

You have the right to obtain information on the transfer of your personal data to a third country or to an international organisation.

Right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis us if the personal data processed concerning you are inaccurate or incomplete. We shall make the rectification without undue delay as soon as you have informed us of the correct way to record such data.

Right to rectification and/or completion.

Right to restriction of processing

Under the following conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you:

- if you dispute the accuracy of the personal data relating to you for a period enabling us to verify the accuracy of the personal data;

- the processing is unlawful and you object to the erasure of the personal data and request instead the restriction of the use of the personal data;

- we no longer need the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need it for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims, or

- if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) DS-GVO and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds on our part override your grounds.

If the processing of personal data relating to you has been restricted, such data may - apart from being stored - only be processed with your consent or for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or a Member State.

If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by us before the restriction is lifted.

Right to erasure

You may request that we delete the personal data relating to you without undue delay, and we are then obliged to delete this data without undue delay, if one of the following reasons applies:

- The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.

- You withdraw your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) or Art. 9(2)(a) DS-GVO and there is no other legal basis for the processing.

- You object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.

- The personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully.

- The erasure of the personal data concerning you is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which we are subject.

- The personal data concerning you has been collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

If we have made public the personal data concerning you and we are obliged to erase it pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR, we shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, having regard to the available technology and the cost of implementation, to inform data controllers processing the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested that they erase all links to, or copies or replications of, such personal data.

The personal data concerning you have been collected in relation to offered information society services pursuant to Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

The right to erasure does not exist to the extent that the processing is necessary

- to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;

- for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing under Union or Member State law to which we are subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us;

- for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Art. 9(2)(h) and (i) and Art. 9(3) DS-GVO;

- for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, where the right referred to in Section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously prejudice the achievement of the purposes of such processing; or

- to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing against us, we are obliged to communicate this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing to all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been disclosed, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort. You have the right to be informed about these recipients.

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data relating to you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transfer this data to another controller without hindrance from us to whom the personal data has been provided, provided

- the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. a DS-GVO or Art. 9 (2) lit. a DS-GVO or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. b DS-GVO and

- the processing is carried out with the aid of automated procedures.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data relating to you transferred directly from us to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.

The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us.

Right of objection

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) DS-GVO; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

We will no longer process the personal data relating to you unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims.

If the personal data concerning you is processed for the purposes of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purposes of such marketing; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.

If you object to the processing for the purposes of direct marketing, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.

You have the possibility, in connection with the use of information society services, to exercise your right to object by means of automated procedures involving the use of technical specifications.

Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.

Automated decision in individual cases including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing - including profiling - which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision

- is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and us,

- is permitted by legislation of the European Union or the Member States to which we are subject and that legislation contains adequate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or

- is done with your explicit consent.

However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Article 9(1) of the GDPR, unless Article 9(2)(a) or (g) of the GDPR applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests.

In the above cases, we take reasonable steps to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain the intervention of a person on our part, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.

Right to complain to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 of the GDPR.

[12. Use of social media plugins]

a) FACEBOOK

Our website uses so-called social plugins ("Plugins") of the social network Facebook, which is operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook"). The plugins are marked with a Facebook logo or the addition "Social Plug-in from Facebook" or "Facebook Social Plugin". An overview of the Facebook plugins and their appearance can be found here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins

When you call up a page of our website that contains such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to Facebook's servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted by Facebook directly to your browser and integrated into the page. Through this integration, Facebook receives the information that your browser has called up the corresponding page of our website, even if you do not have a Facebook profile or are not currently logged in to Facebook. This information (including your IP address) is transmitted by your browser directly to a Facebook server in the USA and stored there.

If you are logged in to Facebook, Facebook can directly assign your visit to our website to your Facebook profile. If you interact with the plugins, for example by clicking the "Like" button or posting a comment, this information is also transmitted directly to a Facebook server and stored there. The information is also published on your Facebook profile and displayed to your Facebook friends.

The purpose of the plugins is to enable you to view your Facebook profile.

The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Facebook, as well as your rights in this regard and setting options for protecting your privacy, can be found in Facebook's privacy policy: http://www.facebook.com/policy.php

If you do not want Facebook to assign the data collected via our website directly to your Facebook profile, you must log out of Facebook before visiting our website. You can also completely prevent the loading of Facebook plugins with add-ons for your browser. You can find these plugins via an internet search; an overview of the most popular browsers can be found here, for example: http://www.netzstrategen.com/sagen/facebook-plugin-blocker/

b) GOOGLE+

Our website uses so-called social plugins ("plugins") of the social network Google+, which is operated by Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google"). The plugins are recognisable, for example, by buttons with the sign "+1" on a white or coloured background. You can find an overview of the Google plugins and their appearance here: https://developers.google.com/+/plugins

When you access a page of our website that contains such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to Google's servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted by Google directly to your browser and integrated into the page. Through the integration, Google receives the information that your browser has called up the corresponding page of our website, even if you do not have a profile on Google+ or are not currently logged in to Google+.

This information (including your IP address) is transmitted by your browser directly to a Google server in the USA and stored there. If you are logged in to Google+, Google can directly assign your visit to our website to your Google+ profile. If you interact with the plugins, for example by clicking the "+1" button, the corresponding information is also transmitted directly to a Google server and stored there. The information is also published on Google+ and displayed there to your contacts.

For the purpose and scope of data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Google, as well as your rights in this regard and settings options for protecting your privacy, please refer to Google's privacy policy: http://www.google.com/intl/de/+/policy/+1button.html

If you do not want Google to assign the data collected via our website directly to your profile on Google+, you must log out of Google+ before visiting our website. You can also completely prevent the loading of Google plugins with add-ons for your browser, e.g. with the script blocker "NoScript" (http://noscript.net/).

c) TWITTER

Our website uses so-called social plugins ("plugins") of the microblogging service Twitter, which is operated by Twitter Inc, 1355 Market St, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA ("Twitter"). The plugins are marked with a Twitter logo, for example in the form of a blue "Twitter bird". You can find an overview of the Twitter plugins and their appearance here: https://about.twitter.com/en_us/company/brand-resources.html

When you call up a page of our website that contains such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to Twitter's servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted by Twitter directly to your browser and integrated into the page. Through the integration, Twitter receives the information that your browser has called up the corresponding page of our website, even if you do not have a profile on Twitter or are not currently logged in to Twitter. This information (including your IP address) is transmitted by your browser directly to a Twitter server in the USA and stored there. If you are logged in to Twitter, Twitter can directly assign your visit to our website to your Twitter account. If you interact with the plugins, for example by clicking the "Tweet" button, the corresponding information is also transmitted directly to a Twitter server and stored there. The information is also published on your Twitter account and displayed there to your contacts.

For the purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Twitter, as well as your rights in this regard and setting options for protecting your privacy, please refer to Twitter's privacy policy: https://twitter.com/privacy

If you do not want Twitter to assign the data collected via our website directly to your Twitter account, you must log out of Twitter before visiting our website. You can also completely prevent the loading of Twitter plugins with add-ons for your browser, e.g. with the script blocker "NoScript" (http://noscript.net/).

d) AddThis

Our website also uses social plugins ("Plugins") from the bookmarking service AddThis, which is operated by AddThis LLC, Inc. 8000 Westpark Drive, Suite 625, McLean, VA 2210, USA ("AddThis"). The plugins are usually marked with an AddThis logo, for example in the form of a white plus sign on an orange background. You can find an overview of the AddThis plugins and their appearance here: https://www.addthis.com/get/sharing

When you call up a page of our website that contains such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to the AddThis servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted directly to your browser by AddThis and integrated into the page. Through the integration, AddThis receives the information that your browser has called up the corresponding page of our website and stores a cookie on your end device to identify your browser. This information (including your IP address) is transmitted by your browser directly to an AddThis server in the USA and stored there. AddThis uses the data to create anonymised user profiles, which serve as the basis for personalised and interest-based advertising targeting of visitors to websites with AddThis plugins.

For the purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by AddThis, please refer to the privacy policy of AddThis: http://www.addthis.com/privacy/privacy-policy

If you wish to object to the collection of data by AddThis for the future, you can set a so-called opt-out cookie, which you can download from the following link: http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out

You can also prevent the AddThis plugins from loading completely with add-ons for your browser, e.g. the script blocker "NoScript" (http://noscript.net/).

[13. Google Analytics]

This website uses the service "Google Analytics", which is offered by Google Inc (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA), to analyse website usage by users. The service uses "cookies" - text files that are stored on your terminal device. The information collected by the cookies is usually sent to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

This website uses IP anonymisation. The IP address of the user is shortened within the member states of the EU and the European Economic Area. This shortening eliminates the personal reference of your IP address. As part of the data sharing agreement that the website operators have concluded with Google Inc., Google Inc. uses the collected information to evaluate website use and website activity and to provide services related to internet use.

You have the option of preventing the cookie from being stored on your device by making the appropriate settings in your browser. It is not guaranteed that you will be able to access all the functions of this website without restrictions if your browser does not allow cookies.

Further, you may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser.

Furthermore, you can use a browser plug-in to prevent the information collected by cookies (including your IP address) from being sent to and used by Google Inc. The following link will take you to the corresponding plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

Here you will find further information on data use by Google Inc.: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de