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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 10, 2025

  1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Arthio Productions GmbH (“we” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revDSG) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We are committed to transparency and protecting the privacy of users visiting our websites: www.arthio.com and www.arthio.ch.

  1. Controller

Arthio Productions GmbH
Bierigutstrasse 1B
3608 Thun
Switzerland
📧 info@arthio.com
📞 +41 33 520 60 21

  1. Personal Data We Process

We may collect the following data:

  • Identification and contact data: name, email, telephone (if you contact us)
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type/version, device, language, OS
  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent, clicks, referring URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  1. Purpose and Legal Basis

We process data to:

  • Operate and maintain the website (security, functionality, hosting)
  • Respond to contact requests and inquiries
  • Analyze traffic and improve our digital services
  • Fulfill legal obligations

Legal basis (under Swiss law or Art. 6 GDPR):

  • Consent (e.g. via cookie banner)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g. server logs, analytics)
  • Contractual necessity (e.g. if you request a service)
  • Legal obligation (e.g. archiving, compliance)
  1. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential and analytical cookies. These may include:

  • Functional cookies (essential for website performance)
  • Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Preference cookies (language, session)

Consent is requested via our cookie banner. You can manage settings at any time in your browser.

  1. Data Disclosure and Transfer

We do not sell your data. Data may be disclosed to trusted service providers (e.g., Hostpoint, analytics tools) strictly under data processing agreements and only to jurisdictions with an adequate level of data protection (e.g., Switzerland, EEA).

  1. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside of Switzerland or the EEA, we ensure:

  • The recipient country is recognized by Swiss or EU authorities as having adequate data protection laws, or
  • Appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses)
  1. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • For the purpose for which it was collected
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., Swiss tax law)
  • For legitimate business needs (e.g., security, analytics)

After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

  1. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) under certain conditions
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to processing (esp. for marketing)
  • Right to data portability (if processing is based on consent or contract)
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:
    • In Switzerland: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
    • In the EU: local data protection authority in your country

To exercise these rights, contact:
📧 info@arthio.com

  1. Data Security

We implement strict security measures:

  • SSL encryption
  • Hosting in Switzerland with Hostpoint AG
  • Firewalls and access restrictions
  • Regular updates to our WordPress installation and plugins
  1. Third-Party Tools and Plugins

We may use third-party services including but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics (for anonymized website usage statistics)
  • WP Forms / Contact Form 7 (for contact requests)
  • Rank Math SEO (for SEO optimization)
  • Caching & Performance Plugins (e.g., WP Fastest Cache)

These tools may set cookies or collect anonymized technical data. Third parties are contractually bound by privacy and data protection regulations.

  1. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that has legal or similarly significant effects.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in the law or our services. The latest version is always available on our website with the “last updated” date.

  1. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Arthio Productions GmbH
Bierigutstrasse 1B
3608 Thun, Switzerland
📧 info@arthio.com
📞 +41 33 520 60 21