We, transportlawswitzerland.com (Elisabethenstrasse 30, 4051 Basel, Switzerland), respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website. For any privacy-related concerns, you can contact us at contact@transportlawswitzerland.com.
1. Information on the occasion of the website visit
The data protection controller is transportlawswitzerland.com, operated by Stephan Erbe & Christian Hochstrasser (Elisabethenstrasse 30, 4051 Basel, Switzerland, Tel: n/a, E-Mail: contact@transportlawswitzerland.com) (hereinafter “we” or “us”).
When visiting our website, certain information is automatically collected. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, date and time of access, and similar technical information. This processing is necessary for the technical provision of our website and is based on our legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR and, where applicable, Art. 31 para. 1 FADP. Without processing this data, it is technically not possible to display the website content.
2. Cookies
Cookies are small identifiers stored on your device that allow certain functions of the website. We distinguish between technically necessary cookies and cookies for analytics/marketing purposes.
Technically necessary cookies ensure the proper functioning of the website. These may store your language settings or preferences. The legal basis for processing such cookies is our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
We also use non-essential cookies for analytics (Google Analytics) and embedded services (Google Maps). These cookies are only set with your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie banner. For more detailed information, please refer to our Cookie policy.
3. Use of our contact form and Calendly
If you contact us via the contact form, e-mail, or book an appointment via Calendly, we process the personal data you provide (name, e-mail address, phone number, and message). Calendly is an external service with its own privacy policy. The legal basis for this processing is your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) and, if applicable, the performance of pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR). We will delete your data once your request has been processed unless legal retention obligations apply.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze and improve the use of our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the website. This data is anonymized where possible. The legal basis for this processing is your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time.
5. Google Maps
We integrate Google Maps to display our location. When using Google Maps, your IP address and other usage data may be transmitted to Google servers in the USA. The legal basis is your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Please note that the USA does not provide a level of data protection equivalent to Switzerland or the EU.
6. Third-party services
We cooperate with the following third-party service providers who may process your personal data: Hostinger (website hosting), Google Analytics, Google Maps, WordPress (website platform), and Calendly (appointment booking). These providers have their own privacy policies.
7. Your rights
Under the FADP and the GDPR, you have the right to request information about your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR), rectification (Art. 16 GDPR), deletion (Art. 17 GDPR), restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR), data portability (Art. 20 GDPR), and to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR). You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
8. International data transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Switzerland and the EU, including the USA. Where applicable, we ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards.
9. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure.
10. Updates to this privacy policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
This policy was last updated on August 15, 2025.
11. Contact us
For any privacy concerns or to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:
Transportlawswitzerland.com
Stephan Erbe & Christian Hochstrasser
Elisabethenstrasse 30
4051 Basel
Switzerland
Email: contact@transportlawswitzerland.com