Privacy Policy – Privacy, Security and Protection on the Internet
The topics of data protection and data security often cause uncertainty and questions regarding the use of online services. We aim to counter this uncertainty with the highest possible level of transparency and explain in detail to what extent and for what purpose data is collected when using our website, how it is used and to whom it may be disclosed. At the same time, we inform you about your rights regarding the use of your data.
Personal Information
Personal data is information relating to the personal or factual circumstances of an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes, for example, your name, address, telephone number or date of birth. Information that cannot be associated with you directly or indirectly, such as the number of users of a page or the popularity of individual websites, does not constitute personal data and is used solely to optimise our website and improve usability.
Scope and Purpose of the Collection of Personal Data
In order to purchase goods or services via our website, we require the following data to process your transaction:
- Form of address
- First name, last name
- Street address
- Telephone number for order-related enquiries
- Email address for order information and confirmation
- Preferred language for correspondence
- Selected payment method / financial service provider
You provide this personal data by registering as a guest or by creating an individual customer account.
For system security purposes, our web servers also store anonymised connection data such as visited pages, date and duration of visit, browser and operating system type, and referrer URL.
Consent
By registering or using our website, you confirm that you are familiar with this privacy policy and consent to the collection, processing, use and disclosure of your data as described herein.
Use of Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are text files stored on your device that allow us to optimise navigation and usability. You can disable cookies at any time via your browser settings.
Use of Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyse website usage. You can prevent data collection by installing the browser plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout .
Use of Social Plugins
Our website uses social plugins from third-party providers such as Facebook, Google or Twitter. When accessing a page with an embedded plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to the provider’s servers.
Usage-Based Online Advertising
We collect anonymised information about usage behaviour to display interest-based advertising. Cookies can be disabled or deleted at any time via browser settings.
Use of Customer Master Data
Data from customer accounts is used exclusively for personalised content and anonymous target group segmentation. You may opt out at any time by contacting info@reftools.ch.
Sweepstakes, Competitions and Similar Promotions
Personal data collected in connection with promotions is used solely for their administration, such as prize determination, notification and delivery.
Newsletter
Our newsletter may contain news, offers and product information. Subscription requires double opt-in and can be cancelled at any time.
Forms
When contacting us via forms, personal data is processed solely for handling your enquiry. You may optionally provide your order number for reference.
Links to Other Websites
We assume no responsibility for the content or data protection practices of third-party websites.
Disclosure of Data to Third Parties
Data is disclosed only where necessary for order processing or where legally required. All service providers are contractually bound to confidentiality.
Right of Revocation and Access
You have the right to access, correct, block or delete your personal data at any time, subject to statutory retention obligations. Please contact info@reftools.ch.
Cookies
Cookies are small text pieces, which are saved by our browser. Persistent cookies are available on following visits even if you close your browser in between. We use cookies to be able to connect a shopping cart to your browser session and to set your language, currency, shipping country and more based on your once chosen preference. In most browsers you find dedicated cookie settings where you can view and delete cookies.
- PEPPERSESS: Session cookie, which identifies your current session in this shop. This cookie will be deleted if you close your browser (all open browser windows).
Retention time: Session - PPS_LOCALE_INFOS: Permanent cookie, which contains your chosen language, country, currency, the last session-id, the domain binding of the cookie and the version of the cookie structure. With this cookie we can immediately set your preferences for a better experience when you choose to visit us again.
Retention time: 2 years - jsCookieCheck: Stores the consent of the cookie data storage (Consent Management).
Retention time: 1 year - google-analytics-opt-out: Used to tell Google Tag Manager whether Google Analytics may be used.
Retention time: 1 year - Google reCAPTCHA: This website uses Google reCAPTCHA, a form protection against robots of the company Google Inc. ("Google"). Google reCAPTCHA uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze whether a person or machine is sending form data. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will generally be analazyed, transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
This is a provider from the USA.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States . Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. Google opt-out browser plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

