Disclaimer / Privacy Policy
Tax Partner AG, located at Talstrasse 80, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland, and registered in the commercial register of the Canton of Zurich under number CHE-108.549.135, operates the website www.taxpartner.ch. We are responsible for collecting, processing, and using your personal data in compliance with applicable laws, including the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (DSG), the Ordinance to the Federal Data Protection Act (VDSG), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This privacy policy outlines how we handle your personal data both in connection with our website and outside of it.
1. Disclaimer
Our website aims to provide information about our company, products, and services and does not constitute a legal offer.
Tax Partner AG disclaims any liability for material or legal defects in the information, software, and documents provided on the website. This exclusion applies to linked third-party websites as well. We do not guarantee that our content is free from viruses.
The content and structure of our website is protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission, modification, or use for public or commercial purposes without prior written consent from Tax Partner AG is prohibited.
Users must refrain from any illegal use of the website. Linking to our website is only permissible if it points to the homepage https://taxpartner.ch and does not violate any of our rights, especially copyright, related rights, or trademark rights.
Taxand is a network of independent tax consulting firms. Each member is legally independent and responsible for the services it provides.
2. Scope and Purpose of Data Collection, Processing, and Use
2.1 When You Visit Our Website
When you visit our website, our servers temporarily store each access in a log file. The following data is collected and stored until it is automatically deleted after twelve months:
- IP address of the requesting computer
- Name of your internet access provider
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the accessed file
- Page and address of the referring website and any search term used
- Country of access
- Operating system and browser used (provider, version, and language)
- Transmission protocol used (e.g., HTTP/1.1)
This data is collected to enable website use, ensure long-term system security and stability, optimize our internet offering, and for internal statistical purposes. Our legitimate interest in data processing for these purposes is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
In the event of network attacks or unauthorized website use, the IP address will be evaluated for clarification and defense purposes and may be used in criminal proceedings if necessary.
When you visit our website, we also use cookies and other applications based on cookies. Further information can be found in sections 3 and 4.
2.2 If you contact us by email
You can contact us by email through our website. You are responsible for the content you send to us. We recommend not sending confidential data. Personal data is only collected if you provide it voluntarily. We may request additional information to respond to your inquiries. Our legitimate interest in processing your inquiry by email is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. You can object to this data processing at any time (see section 14 “Contact”).
2.3 If you register for our newsletter
When you register for our newsletter, we collect the following data:
- First name*
- Surname*
- Email address*
- Gender*
- Fields marked with * are mandatory
Our newsletters and other mail communications may include web beacons (tracking pixels) or similar technologies to analyse engagement. This data helps us optimize our communications. You can prevent the use of web beacons by configuring your email program to not display HTML content.
By registering for our newsletter, you consent to our processing your personal data for marketing purposes under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time (see section 14 “Contact”).
2.4 If you apply for a job
If you submit a job application by email, we process the personal data you provide to review your application and contact you if necessary. The legal basis is pre-contractual measures and contract execution under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, and our legitimate interest under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. You can object to this data processing at any time (see section 14 “Contact”).
2.5 If you register for events or provide us with data at events
We collect information when you register for events we organize or when you provide us with data at events organized by other organizations. This information is necessary to ensure your participation and to organize events. The legal basis is pre-contractual measures and contract execution under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, and our legitimate interest under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. You can object to this data processing at any time.
2.6 If you work with us
In a mandate relationship, we process personal data such as your name, contact details, company information, billing and payment information, and information related to the mandate. The legal basis is pre-contractual measures and contract execution under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, compliance with legal obligations under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c GDPR, and our legitimate interest under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
3. Centralized storage and CRM data processing
We store personal data in a central electronic data processing system managed by an external data center. This data is used to organize and manage our business relationships. Processing is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR and the fulfillment of contracts under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR. You can object to this data processing at any time (see section 14 “Contact”).
4. Cookies
We collect information using cookies when you access our website. Cookies are information files stored on your device by your web browser. They do not damage your device or transmit personal data to us. Cookies enhance your website experience. You can configure your browser to reject cookies, but this may limit website functionality.
5. Tracking Tool
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Information generated by cookies is transferred to Google servers in the USA. The IP address is anonymized before transmission. The data is used to optimize our website. The legal basis is your consent under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time (see section 14 “Contact”).
5.2 Mailchimp
We use Mailchimp for email marketing. Mailchimp collects data using cookies and web beacons. Information is stored on Mailchimp servers and used for marketing analysis. Data is anonymized and processed in compliance with GDPR. The legal basis is your consent under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time (see section 14 “Contact”).
5.3 Yoast
We use Yoast SEO plugins for website optimization. Data processing is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. You can configure your browser to reject cookies.
5.4 WPML Plugins
We use WPML plugins to offer multilingual website versions. WPML uses cookies to determine the visitor’s language preferences. Data processing is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
6. Google Maps
We use Google Maps to display geographical information. Data, including IP addresses, is transferred to Google servers in the USA. The legal basis is our legitimate interest under Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. You can object to this data processing at any time (see section 14 “Contact”).
7. Disclosure of data to third parties
We treat personal data confidentially and will not disclose it to third parties unless required by law or necessary for website use, contact request processing, marketing communications, user behavior analysis, or other purposes mentioned above. Third parties are limited to these purposes.
8. Transfer of personal data abroad
We may transfer data to third-party service providers abroad for the purposes described in this privacy policy. These providers are required to protect personal data to the same extent as we do. Transfers to countries with lower data protection levels are governed by contractual agreements, including EU standard clauses.
9. Note on data transfers to the USA
Some third-party service providers referenced in this data protection declaration are based in the USA. For users residing in Switzerland or the EU, it is important to note that the USA has surveillance measures that permit US authorities to access all personal data transferred from Switzerland or the EU to the USA. This access occurs without differentiation, restriction, or exception, and without an objective criterion that limits the access and subsequent use of the data to specific, strictly defined purposes that could justify the interference involved.
Moreover, it is essential to understand that legal remedies in the USA are not available for individuals from Switzerland or the EU to access, rectify, or delete their data. There is also no effective legal protection against general access rights of US authorities. We highlight this legal and factual situation to enable data subjects to make informed decisions about consenting to the use of their data.
It should be noted that the USA does not provide an adequate level of data protection from the perspective of the European Union and Switzerland, due to the reasons mentioned above. When we indicate in this data protection declaration that recipients of data (such as Google) are based in the USA, we ensure through contractual arrangements and, if necessary, additional appropriate safeguards, that your data is protected at an adequate level by our partners.
10. Rights to information, deletion, and correction
You have the right to object to data processing, particularly regarding direct marketing (e.g., advertising emails), at any time. Additionally, you have the following rights:
Right of access: you can request access to your personal data stored by us at any time and free of charge if we are processing it. This allows you to verify what personal data we are processing about you and to ensure we are using it in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
Right to rectification: you can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data and be informed of the correction. We will inform the recipients of the corrected data, provided this is not impossible or involves disproportionate effort.
Right to erasure: you have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances. In specific cases, this right may be excluded.
Right to restriction of processing: you can request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to data portability: if you are a resident of an EU or EEA member state, you have the right, under certain conditions, to receive your personal data in a readable format free of charge.
Right to lodge a complaint with a Supervisory Authority: if you are a resident of an EU or EEA member state, you can lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data.
Right of withdrawal: you can withdraw your consent at any time. However, processing activities based on your consent before its withdrawal will remain lawful.
11. Retention Periods
We store personal data only as long as necessary to provide you with the requested services or for purposes for which you have given your consent. Certain data may be subject to statutory retention periods, during which we are obligated to store the data. For example, business communications or concluded contracts must be stored for up to 10 years. Such data is blocked in our system and used exclusively to fulfill our legal obligations.
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, or alteration. However, absolute security of personal data cannot be guaranteed. Data transmitted over open networks like the internet or email services are openly accessible, and we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information shared through these networks. Third parties may access and use data shared over open networks for their own purposes.
Internally, we take data protection very seriously. Our employees and service providers are obligated to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.
13. Changes
We may amend this data protection declaration at any time without prior notice. The current version published on our website applies. If this data protection declaration is part of an agreement with you, we will inform you of any changes by email or another suitable method.
14. Contact
If you have questions about data protection, require information, or wish to request the deletion of your personal data, please contact us at privacy@taxpartner.ch. Alternatively, you can write to:
Tax Partner AG
Talstrasse 80
CH-8001 Zurich
Switzerland
Date: July 2024