Privacy Policy.
1. Responsible Party
solutec automation ag Steinackerstrasse 55 CH-8902 Urdorf, Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)44 777 00 50 Email: info@solutec.com2. Terms & Legal Basis
We process personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) including regulations. For data subjects in the EU/EEA, the provisions of the GDPR additionally apply. Legal basis (GDPR): Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)), contract/pre-contractual measures (lit. b), legal obligations (lit. c), legitimate interests (lit. f), in particular operation/optimization of the website, security, and reach measurement.3. Purposes of Data Processing
- Operation of the website, provision of content/functions
- Reach measurement, performance analysis, error reporting monitoring
- Communication & inquiry processing
- Application management (receipt, review, decision, documentation)
- Security and abuse prevention
- Compliance with legal obligations
4. Categories of Personal Data
- Technical data: IP address (shortened where possible), date/time, request headers, user agent, referrer, log files.
- Usage data: pages visited, interactions, session duration, approximate geolocation (country/region) derived from IP.
- Communication data: content of inquiries (forms, email), contact details.
- Application data: master data (name, contact details), documents (CV, certificates, motivation), metadata (timestamp, communication history).
- Consent data: consent/withdrawal status for cookies/tracking.
5. Hosting & Infrastructure
Our website is hosted by cyon GmbH, Basel, Switzerland. Personal data may be processed on servers in Switzerland. cyon processes data as a processor in accordance with a contract under FADP.6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies (local storage, pixels) to provide the website (technically necessary) and—with consent—for reach measurement and embedded third-party content.- Necessary: for basic functions, session handling, security.
- Statistics/Analysis: Google Analytics (only with consent).
- External content: YouTube player (may set its own cookies).
7. Matomo
We use local Matomo to analyze and improve website usage.- Scope: page views, interactions, device/browser information, approximate location (country/region), referrer.
- IP anonymization: enabled. The IP is shortened before storage.
- Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)); legitimate interest under FADP (operation/optimization) where permissible.
- Opt-out: Revocable via cookie banner. Additionally, Google offers a browser add-on to disable Analytics.
You may choose to prevent this website from aggregating and analyzing the actions you take here. Doing so will protect your privacy, but will also prevent the owner from learning from your actions and creating a better experience for you and other users.
Tracking enabled. - Retention period (Analytics data): typically 14–26 months (configuration-dependent).
- Recipients: Google Ireland Ltd. (EU) and Google LLC (USA) as processors.
8. Application Form
When using the application form, the data you enter and uploaded documents are processed for the purpose of reviewing your application.- Data: personal details, contact information, motivation, CV, certificates, references, metadata (timestamp, technical logs).
- Legal basis: performance of pre-contractual measures/employment contract initiation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)) or legitimate interest; under FADP: processing for personnel selection.
- Recipients: internally responsible departments. External HR service providers only with processing agreement.
- Retention period: typically 6 months after completion of the process; with your consent, longer retention for talent pool (12 months).
- Mandatory information: Fields marked as required are necessary to process your application.
- Security: transmission via TLS/HTTPS; internal access restriction on a need-to-know basis.
9. YouTube Embeds
We embed videos from YouTube (Google). When playing, personal data (IP address, usage data, device information) may be transmitted to Google and cookies may be set.- Mode: Where possible, we use enhanced privacy mode, which only transmits data when playing.
- Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) via cookie banner; under FADP, legitimate interest in appealing presentation.
- Note: Google may transfer data to the USA (see Transfers).
10. Processors & Recipients
We engage carefully selected service providers who process personal data on our behalf and according to our instructions (processors). These include in particular:- cyon GmbH (hosting, Switzerland)
- Google Ireland Ltd. / Google LLC (Analytics, YouTube; EU/USA)
- HR/application service providers if applicable (only if engaged; with processing agreement)
11. Transfers to Third Countries
For certain services (particularly Google/YouTube), transfers to countries without adequate data protection levels (e.g., USA) may occur. Where necessary, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses) and implement additional measures (e.g., IP anonymization, minimization) where possible. Risks of government access in the recipient country cannot be completely excluded.12. Retention Period
We process and store personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes or as legally required. Data is then deleted or anonymized. Specific examples:- Server log files: typically 7–30 days (security/error analysis).
- Analytics data: configuration-dependent, 14–26 months.
- Applications: typically 6 months after completion; talent pool with consent longer (12 months).
- Contract/accounting data: according to legal retention obligations.
13. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (TOMs) to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, and unlawful processing. These include access restrictions, encryption (TLS), backups, logging, need-to-know principle, and employee awareness training.14. Your Rights
Under FADP and—where applicable—GDPR, you have the following rights in particular:- Access to the processed personal data
- Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion (unless retention obligations apply)
- Restriction of processing in certain cases
- Data export/transfer (portability, where applicable)
- Objection to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdrawal of consent with effect for the future
15. Obligation to Provide
Provision of technically necessary data is required to use the website. For forms (including applications), information marked as required is necessary to process your request. Without this information, delays or non-processing may occur.16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy when our data processing, the services used, or the legal situation changes. The version published on this page applies.17. Contact
Questions about data protection? We are happy to help: solutec automation ag Steinackerstrasse 55, CH-8902 Urdorf Phone: +41 (0)44 777 00 50 Email: info@solutec.comOverview: Integrated Services
- Google Analytics (analysis; IP anonymization; consent; data recipients Google Ireland/Google LLC)
- Application form (processing of application data; contract initiation/legitimate interest; internal processing, HR service providers if applicable)
- YouTube (video embedding; consent; data recipient Google; possible transfer to USA)
- Hosting: cyon GmbH, Switzerland (processor)
