How do you collect my data ?
When you browse our website, we collect various types of information. This information is only accessible to the technical team, who are bound by professional confidentiality. These data ensure the security and proper functioning of our website.
Legal basis for data processing
In accordance with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data only if there is a lawful basis for doing so. This includes:
Consent: When you have provided explicit consent, such as agreeing to the use of cookies or submitting your contact details for inquiries.
Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, such as providing access to secure areas of the website.
Legitimate Interest: We may process your data based on our legitimate interests, such as ensuring the security and functionality of the website or improving user experience, provided that these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
Here are the areas in which your data is used
Personal identification data: Username.
Website connection data: Data related to your browser (IP address, browser name, etc.).
Analytics data: Allows us to analyze traffic and visitor behavior on the site.
Where do you store my data ?
Your data is stored on secure Swiss servers. These servers are equipped with the latest hardware technologies and benefit from the best protections.
What do we do the data collected
Imhof is committed to not selling the collected data to third-party companies. Your data is protected and used solely within the scope of your relationship with Imhof.
Retention period
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this notice or to comply with legal obligations. Specifically:
Website Data: Retained for the duration of your session or as long as needed to ensure the security and functionality of the website.
Analytics Data: Retained for a maximum of 24 months, unless otherwise specified.
Customer Data: Retained as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After the termination of the service, data will be stored for a maximum period of 10 years, in line with legal retention requirements.
Upon the expiration of these periods, personal data will either be deleted or anonymized, ensuring that no personally identifiable information remains.
Data protection statement for Google Analytics web analysis services
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files stored on your computer to help analyze your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the United States. We have activated IP anonymization. On this website, your IP address is shortened by Google beforehand within the member states of the European Union or other states that are parties to the agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.
You can prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser settings accordingly; however, please note that in this case, you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent. Furthermore, you can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored in your browser for a specified duration. They allow your browsing data to be retained, such as your language preference. On this site, they are intended for statistical purposes and no personal data of any kind is sold or given to legal or physical persons. These data are only used for traffic analysis of our site and for analyzing the security and proper functioning of the site.
Browsers can accept or automatically reject cookies but allow you to modify these settings. On most browsers, the help menu will explain how to change your cookie settings, how to ensure your browser notifies you when you receive a new cookie, and how to disable cookies entirely. If you wish, you can also disable or delete cookies you have previously accepted. Follow the links below to manage cookies on these browsers:
Google Chrome
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Apple Safari
Mozilla Firefox
Opera
Types of Cookies:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are indispensable for the proper functioning of the website and allow you to access the requested services. This includes cookies that facilitate your login to secure areas of the site.
Personalization Cookies: These cookies record the preferences you choose on the website, such as your username, language, or geographic region. This allows us to personalize your browsing experience on the site.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us collect data on how visitors use the website, such as the number of visitors and their browsing behavior. They record information about your visit, the pages you view, and the links you follow. These cookies do not contain any personally identifiable information. All data is anonymous. This information is valuable for helping us improve the functionality of the website.
Cross-border data transfers
In some cases, we may transfer your personal data to countries outside Switzerland or the European Union. When data is transferred internationally, we ensure that it is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws, particularly the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act and GDPR EU. These transfers may occur when using third-party service providers (e.g., Google Analytics) located outside of Switzerland or the EU.
When data is transferred to countries that do not offer the same level of protection as Swiss or EU law, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or rely on providers certified under recognized frameworks (e.g., the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework) to ensure your personal data remains secure.
Data breach notification
In the event of a data breach that may impact your rights and freedoms, we are committed to complying with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act's provisions regarding data breach notifications. Should we become aware of a data breach involving your personal data, we will notify the relevant supervisory authorities without undue delay and, where necessary, inform you directly about the nature of the breach and any actions you may need to take.
What are my rights regarding my data ?
You can request:
the complete deletion of all your data at any time, which is the “right to be forgotten.”
A “copy” of your data at any time, which is the right to “data portability.”
Rectification of your data (the ability to have your personal data corrected).
To be informed (to have information provided in a human-readable format rather than long terms and conditions).
Access (to obtain all the data concerning you).
To have processing of your data restricted: Your data is stored but marked as “restricted” and we will not process it further without your consent.
For all requests, please send us an email to the following address: contact@imhofwatches.com We commit to handling it as quickly as possible, at most within one month. To access your request, we will ask for proof of your identity for confidentiality and identification reasons.
Who has access to the collected data ?
You are aware that our use of analytics cookies and social media cookies may result in information about you being collected by third-party providers of these cookies, including data about your browsing behavior. To learn more about how these third-party providers use your personal data, please consult the information they provide.
Additionally, we work with third-party service providers such as web hosting companies for processing your data on our behalf and making the website available to you.
Who can I contact ?
For any questions or requests regarding this policy, please contact contact@imhofwatches.com, and we will be happy to respond as soon as possible
Monjour Watch Group SA
(IMHOF brand)
Zentralstrasse 46
Postfach 1130
2502 Biel
Switzerland