Data Privacy

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THE APARTMENT STORE

Hofmann + Limacher Apartment Mode
Oetenbachgasse 11
8001 Zurich
Switzerland

Phone: +41 43 243 15 51
Email: info@theapartmentstore.ch

Legal form: General partnership

Scope

This privacy policy applies to:

  • our online store (WooCommerce)
  • all associated services and communication channels

It is based on:

  • the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • the revised Swiss Data Protection Act (revDSG)

Processed personal data

Depending on usage, we process in particular:

  • Identity and contact details
  • Order and payment information
  • Login and customer account data
  • IP address, device and access data
  • Communication content

Purposes of data processing

Processing is carried out in particular for the following purposes:

  • Processing of orders
  • Payment processing
  • Provision of the online shop
  • Customer communication
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Statistical evaluation (only with consent)

Legal basis

EU (GDPR):

  • Art. 6(1)(b) (performance of a contract)
  • Art. 6(1)(f) (legitimate interest)
  • Art. 6(1)(a) (consent)

Switzerland (revDSG):

  • Contract fulfillment
  • Overriding private interest
  • Consent (where required)

Hosting & server log files

When you visit our online store, technical data is automatically processed (e.g., IP address, time, browser).
This data is used exclusively for technical security and stability.

WooCommerce & customer account

Our online shop is based on WooCommerce.

  • Customer accounts are optional
  • Guest orders are possible
  • Mandatory fields are limited to the necessary minimum

Payment processing – Worldline Saferpay

We use Worldline Saferpay for payment processing.

Accepted payment methods:

  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • TWINT

Payment and transaction data is transmitted directly to Worldline.

Purpose: Payment processing & fraud prevention
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR / fulfillment of contract

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze usage behavior anonymously.

  • Use only with consent
  • IP anonymization enabled
  • Data transfer to the USA possible

Legal basis

  • EU: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR
  • Switzerland: Consent

Cookies

We use cookies.

Necessary cookies

Required for:

  • Shopping cart
  • Checkout
  • Payment
  • Security

Statistics cookies

Only with consent (Google Analytics)
Settings can be changed at any time via the cookie banner.

Transfer to third parties

Data will only be transferred if:

  • it is necessary for the fulfillment of the contract
  • there is a legal obligation
  • consent has been given

Recipients:

  • Hosting provider
  • Worldline Saferpay
  • Google (with consent)

Data transfer abroad

Data will only be transferred (e.g., to the US) if:

  • there is an adequacy decision or
  • standard contractual clauses

Storage period

Personal data will only be stored for as long as:

  • the purpose exists or
  • legal obligations require it

Rights of data subjects

EU (GDPR):

  • Access, rectification, erasure
  • Restriction, data portability
  • Objection, withdrawal

Switzerland (revDSG):

  • Access
  • Rectification
  • Erasure

Right to lodge a complaint

Switzerland:

EDÖB – https://www.edoeb.admin.ch

EU:

Competent data protection supervisory authority

Changes

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy.

Questions about data protection

If you have any questions about data protection, please send us a message to: info@theapartmentstore.ch

As of: March 6, 2026