Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for processing personal data in connection with this website is:

Peak Stories GmbH

c/o Tobias Renggli

Hofmattstrasse 33

6033 Buchrain

Switzerland

Email: info@peakstories.ch

This Privacy Policy applies to the website www.tobiasrenggli.com.

 

2. General Information

We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (DSG). Where applicable in individual cases, we also comply with the provisions of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Personal data is information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

We process personal data only to the extent necessary for the operation of this website, communication with interested parties, the provision of our content and offers, and the distribution of our newsletter.

 

3. Visiting the Website and Technical Data

When you visit our website, technical data may be automatically collected and processed. This may include, in particular:

IP address

Date and time of access

Pages and content accessed

Browser used and browser version

Operating system

Device type

Referrer URL

Technical log and error data

This data is required, in particular, to provide the website, ensure its security and functionality, detect technical errors, and prevent misuse.
 

4. Hosting and Website Operation via Wix

This website is operated using the Wix website platform.

The provider is, in particular, Wix.com Ltd., Israel, together with Wix’s affiliates and service providers.

In connection with the provision of the website, Wix may process personal data from website visitors. This includes, in particular, technical connection data, IP addresses, device and browser information, usage data, and data transmitted via the website’s features.

Wix may use servers and service providers in various countries to provide its services. As a result, personal data may also be processed outside of Switzerland.

Further information on data processing by Wix can be found in Wix’s Privacy Policy.

 

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small files that are stored on a website visitor’s device or can read information from the device.

We distinguish between the following categories in particular:

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the technical operation, security, and basic functions of the website. These include, for example, cookies for:

Session management

Security functions

Protection against abusive requests

Technical delivery of the website

Storage of cookie settings

These cookies may be necessary for the website to function.
 

6. Cookie Consent with Consentik CMP

We use Cookie Banner by Consentik CMP to manage cookie consent.

Through the cookie banner, website visitors can set their preferences for various cookie categories. The selected setting is saved so that the decision can be taken into account during subsequent page visits.

In particular, information regarding consent granted or denied, as well as technical information, may be processed.

Cookie settings can be changed later using the corresponding functions on the website.

 

7. Contact Form

A contact form is available on our website.

The following information may be collected:

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Subject

Message

We use this information exclusively to process the respective inquiry, to contact you, and for related communication.

The contact form is provided via Wix Forms. The data entered is therefore processed via Wix’s infrastructure.

The data is stored for as long as necessary to process the inquiry and any subsequent business relationship, or as required by statutory retention obligations.

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8. Newsletter

You can subscribe to our newsletter on our website.

Your email address is processed for the purpose of registration.

We use Brevo to send and manage the newsletter.

The data provided during registration is transmitted to Brevo and processed there for the purpose of sending the newsletter.

We use a so-called double opt-in procedure. After signing up, a confirmation email is sent to the email address provided. The newsletter is activated only after confirmation via the link contained in that email.

In connection with the sign-up, information may be stored to serve as proof of consent, such as the time of sign-up and confirmation, as well as technical log data.

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in each newsletter. After unsubscribing, the email address will generally no longer be used to send the newsletter, unless there is another legal basis for continued storage.

Further information on data processing by Brevo can be found in Brevo’s Privacy Policy.

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9. Wix Blog

We use Wix’s blog features on this website.

When you view blog posts, Wix may process the same technical data as when you visit the rest of the website, specifically your IP address, browser and device information, and usage data.

If visitors submit additional information via the blog features, this information will be processed in accordance with the respective feature.

 

10. Embedded TravelMap Map

An interactive map from TravelMap is embedded on our website.

The map is loaded directly from TravelMap or the technical services used by TravelMap. Therefore, when you access a page with an embedded map, a connection to these services may be established.

In particular, the following data may be transmitted or processed:

IP address

Browser and device information

Time of access

Information about the use of the embedded map

Website visitors can interact with the map, for example, by changing the map section or zooming in or out.

Data processing by TravelMap is carried out in accordance with TravelMap’s privacy policy.

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11. Data Transfer to Third Parties and Abroad

We use external service providers to operate the website. These include, in particular:

Wix for the website, hosting, and technical infrastructure

Consentik for consent management

Brevo for newsletter distribution and management

TravelMap for the embedded interactive map

These providers may process personal data as part of their services.

Individual providers or their subcontractors may be located outside of Switzerland. Personal data may therefore also be processed in countries whose data protection laws do not correspond to those of Switzerland.

Where necessary, appropriate legal safeguards are implemented, such as adequacy decisions, recognized data protection frameworks, or contractual data protection guarantees.

 

12. Retention Period

We store personal data only for as long as is necessary for the respective processing purpose or as required by statutory or contractual retention obligations.

The specific retention period depends on the type of data and the respective processing purpose.

In particular, data may be stored for a longer period if this is necessary to safeguard or enforce legal claims.

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13. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

When transmitting data via our website, we use encrypted connections whenever possible.

However, complete security in electronic data transmission cannot be guaranteed.

 

14. Rights of Data Subjects

Individuals whose personal data we process have the following rights under applicable data protection law:

To request information about the personal data processed regarding them

To have inaccurate personal data corrected

to request the erasure of personal data, provided there is no legal or other basis for its further processing

to request the disclosure or transfer of specific personal data, provided the legal requirements are met

to withdraw consent with future effect

to object to specific data processing, to the extent provided for by law

To exercise these rights, the data subject may contact us at info@peakstories.ch.

To the extent that the GDPR applies, the rights provided for therein may also apply, including the right to restrict processing and the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

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