Update 31.08.2023

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy informs you about the personal data we process in connection with our activities and operations, including our logisticsinnovation.org website . In particular, we explain why, how, and where we process which personal data. We also inform you about the rights of individuals whose data we process.

Additional data protection declarations and other legal documents such as general terms and conditions (GTC), terms of use or terms of participation may apply to individual or additional activities and activities.

We are subject to Swiss data protection law and any applicable foreign data protection law, in particular that of the European Union (EU) with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The European Commission recognizes that Swiss data protection law ensures an adequate level of data protection.

1. Contact addresses

Responsibility for the processing of personal data:

Martin Schmid,
Hofstrasse 61
, 8620 Wetzikon ZH,
Switzerland

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We will point out if, in individual cases, there are other parties responsible for processing personal data.

Data protection officer or data protection consultant

We have appointed the following data protection officer or data protection advisor as a contact point for data subjects and authorities regarding inquiries related to data protection:

Martin Schmid,
Hofstrasse 61
, 8620 Wetzikon ZH

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2. Terms and legal bases

2.1 Terms

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. A data subject is a person whose personal data we process.

Processing encompasses any handling of personal data, regardless of the means and procedures used, such as querying, comparing, adapting, archiving, storing, retrieving, disclosing, obtaining, recording, collecting, deleting, disclosing, structuring, organizing, storing, altering, disseminating, linking, destroying and using personal data.

The European Economic Area (EEA) comprises the member states of the European Union (EU) as well as the Principality of Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) refers to the processing of personal data as the processing of personal data.

2.2 Legal basis

We process personal data in accordance with Swiss data protection law, in particular the Federal Act on Data Protection (Data Protection Act, DSG) and the Ordinance on Data Protection (Data Protection Ordinance, DSV).

We process personal data – insofar as and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – in accordance with at least one of the following legal bases:

• Article 6 paragraph 1 letter b GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data for the performance of a contract with the data subject and for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.
• Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR provides the legal basis for the processing of personal data necessary to protect our legitimate interests or those of third parties, unless the fundamental rights and freedoms and interests of the data subject override those interests. Legitimate interests include, in particular, our interest in being able to carry out and communicate about our activities and operations in a sustainable, user-friendly, secure and reliable manner, ensuring information security, protecting against misuse, enforcing our own legal claims and complying with Swiss law.
• Article 6 paragraph 1 letter c GDPR for the necessary processing of personal data to fulfill a legal obligation to which we are subject under the applicable law of Member States in the European Economic Area (EEA).
• Article 6 paragraph 1 letter e GDPR for the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
• Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR for the processing of personal data with the consent of the data subject.
• Article 6 paragraph 1 letter d GDPR for the processing of personal data necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person.

3. Type, scope and purpose

We process personal data that necessary to carry out our activities and operations in a sustainable, user-friendly, secure, and reliable manner. Such personal data may fall into the categories of inventory and contact data, browser and device data, content data, metadata and usage data, location data, sales data, and contract and payment data.

We process personal data for the duration necessary for the respective purpose(s) or as required by law. Personal data whose processing is no longer necessary is anonymized or deleted.

We may have personal data by third parties . We may process personal data jointly with third parties or transfer it to third parties. These third parties are, in particular, specialized providers whose services we utilize. We guarantee data protection even with such third parties.

generally process personal data only with the consent of the data subjects. If and to the extent that processing is permitted for other legal reasons, we may refrain from obtaining consent. For example, we may process personal data without consent to fulfill a contract, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect overriding legitimate interests.

voluntarily when contacting us – for example, by post, email, instant messaging, contact form, social media, or telephone – or when registering for a user account . We may store such information, for example, in an address book, a customer relationship management (CRM) system, or using comparable tools. If we receive data about other individuals, the submitting parties are obligated to ensure data protection for these individuals and to guarantee the accuracy of this personal data.

We also process personal data that we receive from third parties, obtain from publicly accessible sources, or collect in the course of our activities and operations, provided and to the extent that such processing is permitted for legal reasons.

4. Personal data abroad

generally process personal data in Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA). However, we may also export or transfer personal data to other countries, in particular to process it there or have it processed there.

We may export states and territories on Earth and elsewhere in the universe the decision of the Swiss Federal Council and – insofar as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – an adequate level of data protection in accordance with the decision of the European Commission .

We may transfer personal data to countries whose laws do not guarantee an adequate level of data protection, provided that data protection is ensured for other reasons, in particular on the basis of standard data protection clauses or with other suitable safeguards. In exceptional cases, we may export personal data to countries without adequate or suitable data protection if the specific data protection requirements are met, for example, the explicit consent of the data subjects or a direct connection to the conclusion or performance of a contract. Upon request, we will gladly provide data subjects with information about any safeguards or provide a copy of any such safeguards.

5. Rights of data subjects

5.1 Data protection claims

We grant data subjects all rights under applicable data protection law. In particular, data subjects have the following rights:

• Information: Data subjects can request information about whether we process personal data concerning them, and if so, what personal data is involved. Data subjects also receive the information necessary to assert their data protection rights and to ensure transparency. This includes the processed personal data itself, but also information on the purpose of the processing, the storage period, any disclosure or export of data to other countries, and the origin of the personal data.
• Correction and restriction: Data subjects can have inaccurate personal data corrected, incomplete data completed, and the processing of their data restricted.
• Deletion and objection: Data subjects can have their personal data deleted ("right to be forgotten") and object to the processing of their data with effect for the future.
• Data disclosure and data transfer: Data subjects may request the disclosure of their personal data or the transfer of their data to another controller.

We may, within the legally permissible framework, postpone, restrict, or refuse the exercise of data subjects' rights. We may inform data subjects of any prerequisites that may need to be met to exercise their data protection rights. For example, we may refuse to provide information, in whole or in part, citing trade secrets or the protection of other persons. We may also refuse to delete personal data, in whole or in part, citing statutory retention obligations.

In exceptional cases, we may charge fees for exercising your rights . We will inform affected individuals in advance about any such costs.

We are obligated to identify data subjects who request information or assert other rights, using appropriate measures. Data subjects are obligated to cooperate.

5.2 Right to appeal

Data subjects have the right to enforce their data protection rights through legal action or to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

The data protection supervisory authority for private controllers and federal bodies in Switzerland is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

Data subjects have the right – insofar as and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable – to lodge a complaint with a competent European data protection supervisory authority .

6. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of data security commensurate with the respective risk. However, we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

Access to our website is secured using transport encryption (SSL/TLS, specifically Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, abbreviated HTTPS). Most browsers indicate transport encryption with a padlock icon in the address bar.

Our digital communication – like in general – is subject to mass surveillance without cause or suspicion, as well as other forms of monitoring by security authorities in Switzerland, the rest of Europe, the United States of America (USA), and other countries. We have no direct influence on the processing of personal data by intelligence services, police forces, and other security authorities.

7. Use of the website

7.1 Cookies

We may use cookies. Cookies – both our own (first-party cookies) and cookies from third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies) – are data stored in the browser. Such stored data is not limited to traditional text-based cookies.

Cookies can be stored temporarily in the browser as "session cookies" or for a specific period as so-called persistent cookies. Session cookies are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies have a specific storage duration. Cookies make it possible, in particular, to recognize a browser on the next visit to our website and thus, for example, to measure the reach of our website. Persistent cookies can also be used for online marketing purposes.

Cookies can be completely or partially disabled and deleted at any time in your browser settings. Without cookies, our website may not be fully functional. We actively request – at least where and to the extent necessary – your explicit consent to the use of cookies.

For cookies used for performance and reach measurement or for advertising, a general objection ("opt-out") is possible for numerous services via AdChoices (Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada), the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), YourAdChoices (Digital Advertising Alliance) or Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance, EDAA).

7.2 Server log files

We may collect the following information for each access to our website, provided it is transmitted by your browser to our server infrastructure or can be determined by our web server: date and time including time zone, Internet Protocol (IP) address, access status (HTTP status code), operating system including user interface and version, browser including language and version, individual subpage of our website accessed including the amount of data transferred, and the last website accessed in the same browser window (referrer).

We store such information, which may also constitute personal data, in server log files. This information is necessary to ensure the continuous, user-friendly, and reliable availability of our website, as well as to guarantee data security and, in particular, the protection of personal data – including through or with the assistance of third parties.

7.3 Counting pixels

We may use tracking pixels on our website. Tracking pixels are also known as web beacons. These pixels – including those from third parties whose services we use – are small, usually invisible images that are automatically retrieved when you visit our website. Tracking pixels can collect the same information as server log files.

8. Notifications and messages

We send notifications and messages via email and other communication channels such as instant messaging or SMS.

8.1 Measuring Success and Reach

Notifications and messages may contain web links or tracking pixels that record whether an individual message has been opened and which web links were clicked. Such web links and tracking pixels can also record the use of notifications and messages on a personal level. We require this statistical usage data for performance and reach measurement, enabling us to send notifications and messages effectively, user-friendly, and in a sustainable, secure, and reliable manner, based on the needs and reading habits of the recipients.

8.2 Consent and objection

Further processing of your data will only occur if you have expressly consented to the use of your email address and other contact details by accepting the terms and conditions. Where possible, we use the "double opt-in" procedure for obtaining your consent. This means you will receive an email with a link that you must click to confirm your consent, preventing misuse by unauthorized third parties. We may log such consents, including the Internet Protocol (IP) address, date, and time, for evidentiary and security purposes.

You can generally object to receiving notifications and communications such as newsletters at any time. By objecting, you also object to the statistical recording of your usage for performance and reach measurement. This does not affect notifications and communications necessary in connection with our activities and operations.

8.3 Service providers for notifications and messages

We send notifications and messages using specialized service providers.

9. Social Media

We maintain a presence on social media and other online platforms to communicate with interested individuals and to provide information about our activities and operations. In connection with such platforms, personal data may also be processed outside of Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA).

The general terms and conditions (GTC), terms of use, privacy policies, and other provisions of the individual operators of such platforms also apply. These provisions provide information, in particular, about the rights of data subjects directly vis-à-vis the respective platform, including, for example, the right to information.

For our social media presence on Facebook, including the so-called Page Insights, we are jointly responsible with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland) – insofar as and to the extent that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited is part of the Meta group of companies (which also have a presence in the USA). Page Insights provide information about how visitors interact with our Facebook page. We use Page Insights to ensure that our social media presence on Facebook is effective and user-friendly.

Further information about the type, scope, and purpose of data processing, information about the rights of data subjects, and the contact details of Facebook and Facebook's data protection officer can be found in Facebook's privacy policy "Data Controller Amendment" with Facebook , thereby agreeing in particular that Facebook is responsible for ensuring the rights of data subjects. For the so-called Page Insights, the relevant information can be found on the page "Information about Page Insights," including "Information about Page Insights Data .

10. Third-party services

We use services from specialized third parties to ensure that our activities and operations are carried out sustainably, user-friendly, securely, and reliably. These services allow us, among other things, to embed functions and content into our website. For technically essential reasons, these services collect the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of users at least temporarily during such embedding.

For necessary security-related, statistical, and technical purposes, third parties whose services we use may process aggregated, anonymized, or pseudonymized data related to our activities and operations. This includes, for example, performance or usage data, in order to provide the respective service.

We use in particular:

• Google services: Providers: Google LLC (USA) / Google Ireland Limited (Ireland) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland; General information on data protection: "Privacy and security principles" , Privacy Policy , "Google is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws" , "Google product privacy guide" , "How we use data from websites or apps where our services are used" (information from Google) , "Types of cookies and other technologies used by Google" , "Personalized advertising" (activation / deactivation / settings) .
• Microsoft services: Providers: Microsoft Corporation (USA) / Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (Ireland) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), Great Britain and Switzerland; General information on data protection: «Data protection at Microsoft» , «Data protection and privacy (Trust Center)» , Privacy statement , Data protection dashboard (Data and privacy settings) .

10.1 Digital Infrastructure

We use services from specialized third parties to access the necessary digital infrastructure related to our activities and operations. This includes, for example, hosting and storage services from selected providers.

We use in particular:

• WEBLAND.CH: Hosting; Provider: Webland AG (Switzerland); Data protection information: Privacy Policy .

10.2 Social Media Functions and Social Media Content

We use third-party services and plugins to embed features and content from social media platforms and to enable the sharing of content on social media platforms and through other means.

We use in particular:

• Facebook (Social Plugins): Embedding of Facebook functions and Facebook content, for example "Like" or "Share"; Providers: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland) and other Meta companies (including in the USA); Data protection information: Privacy Policy .
• Instagram platform: Embedding of Instagram content; Providers: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Ireland) and other Meta companies (including in the USA); Data protection information: Privacy Policy (Instagram) , Privacy Policy (Facebook) .
• LinkedIn Consumer Solutions Platform: Embedding LinkedIn features and content, for example with plugins such as the "Share Plugin" ; Provider: Microsoft; LinkedIn-specific information: "Privacy" , Privacy Policy , Cookie Policy , Cookie Management / Objection to email and SMS communication from LinkedIn , Objection to interest-based advertising .
• Twitter for Websites: Integration of Twitter features and content, for example, embedded tweets or "Follow" and "Tweet" buttons; Twitter International Unlimited Company (Ireland) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, and Switzerland / X Corp. (USA) for the rest of the world; Data protection information: Privacy Policy , "Additional Information on Data Processing" , "Privacy […] on Twitter for Websites" , "Personalization Based on Inferred Identity" , "Privacy Controls for Personalized Ads" .

10.3 Map material

We use third-party services to embed maps into our website.

We use in particular:

• Google Maps including Google Maps Platform: Map service; Provider: Google; Google Maps-specific information: "How Google uses location information" .

10.4 Digital audio and video content

We use services from specialized third parties to enable the direct playback of digital audio and video content such as music or podcasts.

We use in particular:

• nanoo.tv: Collaborative online film and media platform for educational institutions and libraries; Provider: Werft22 AG (Switzerland); Data protection information: Privacy policy .
• Vimeo: Video platform; Provider: Vimeo Inc. (USA); Data protection information: Privacy policy , «Data protection» .
• YouTube: Video platform; Provider: Google; YouTube-specific information: «Privacy and Security Center» , «My data on YouTube» .

10.5 documents

We use third-party services to embed documents into our website. These documents can include forms, PDFs, presentations, spreadsheets, and text documents. This allows us not only to view but also to edit and comment on such documents.

We use in particular:

• Google Docs: Documents, forms, presentations, and spreadsheets; Provider: Google; Google Docs-specific information: «Data protection in Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides» .
• Microsoft 365 (also Microsoft Office 365): Text documents as well as forms, presentations and spreadsheets; Provider: Microsoft; Microsoft 365-specific information: «Privacy and security with Microsoft 365» .
• Yumpu: Digital documents and electronic publications; Provider: i-Magazine AG (Switzerland); Data protection information: Privacy Policy , Cookie Policy .

10.6 Advertising

We use the option of third-party advertising – generally for a fee – into our website. Third parties whose advertising is embedded in our website, and where you are registered as a user, may be able to associate your use of our website with your profile there.

11. Success and reach measurement

We are trying to determine how our online services are used. This allows us, for example, to measure the success and reach of our activities and the impact of third-party links to our website. We can also test and compare how different parts or versions of our online services are used (A/B testing). Based on the results of these success and reach measurements, we can, in particular, fix errors, strengthen popular content, or make improvements to our online services.

For performance and reach measurement, the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of individual users are stored in most cases. In this case, IP addresses are generally shortened ("IP masking") to adhere to the principle of data minimization through appropriate pseudonymization.

Cookies may be used and user profiles created for performance and reach measurement. Any user profiles created may include, for example, the individual pages visited or content viewed on our website, information about screen or browser window size, and the user's location (at least approximate). As a general rule, any user profiles are created exclusively using pseudonyms and are not used to identify individual users. Individual third-party services with which users are registered may, at best, associate the use of our online services with the user's account or profile on the respective service.

We use in particular:

• Google Analytics: Performance and reach measurement; Provider: Google; Google Analytics-specific information: Measurement also across different browsers and devices (cross-device tracking) and with pseudonymized Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, which are only exceptionally fully transferred to Google in the USA, «Privacy Policy» , «Browser Add-on to deactivate Google Analytics» .
• Google Tag Manager: Integration and management of other services for measuring success and reach, as well as other services from Google and third parties; Provider: Google; Google Tag Manager-specific information: "Data collected with Google Tag Manager" ; further information on data protection can be found with the individual integrated and managed services.

12. Final Provisions

We created this privacy policy using the privacy policy generator from Datenschutzpartner .

We may amend or supplement this privacy policy at any time. We will inform you of any such amendments or supplements in an appropriate manner, in particular by publishing the current version of the privacy policy on our website.