Privacy Policy

1. Overview of Data Protection

General Information

The following information provides a clear overview of what happens with your personal data when you visit this website. The term personal data comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please review the declaration set out below.

Data Recording on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this?

Data is processed by the operator of this website. Contact details are provided under “Information about the responsible party” below.

How do we collect your data?

  • Data is collected when you provide it voluntarily (e.g., through the contact form, application form).
  • Technical data (e.g., browser type, operating system, time of access) is collected automatically when you visit the website.

What do we use your data for?

  • To ensure proper functioning and security of the website
  • To analyze usage patterns to improve services
  • To facilitate job applications submitted through our recruiting tool (Personio).

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to request information about the source, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You may also request rectification, deletion, or restriction of processing. Furthermore, you may revoke consent to data processing at any time with future effect. You also have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

2. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Data Protection

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We handle your personal information in compliance with statutory data protection regulations (including the GDPR) and this Privacy Policy.

Please note: data transmission via the internet (e.g., e-mail communication) may involve security gaps. Complete protection against third-party access is not possible.

Responsible Party (Controller)

AstorMueller AG
Chamerstrasse 50, Postfach 346
6331 Hünenberg, Switzerland
E-Mail: info@astormueller.com

Data Protection Officer

Jens Paul
Carl-Schurz-Straße 21-23, 66953 Pirmasens
E-Mail: privacy@nemesisconsulting.de

Storage Duration

Unless specified otherwise, your personal data will be stored until the purpose of processing no longer applies. Legal retention requirements remain unaffected.

Information on Data Transfer to Non-EU Countries

Certain tools and integrations (e.g., Google, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Personio) may process data outside the EU. In such cases, standard contractual clauses (SCC) or equivalent safeguards are applied

3. Data Processing on This Website

Cookies

This website uses cookies. Some are technically essential; others may be used to analyze usage patterns. You can configure your browser to block or allow cookies selectively.

Server Log Files

Our hosting provider (GoDaddy) automatically collects server log data such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of accessing device
  • Time of server request
  • IP address

This data is used for technical functionality and security purposes and is not merged with other data.

Contact Form

When you use our contact form, the information you provide (including personal details) is stored for the purpose of handling your inquiry. Processing is based either on contractual necessity, legitimate interest, or consent.

Requests via E-Mail or Telephone

If you contact us directly, your personal data will be processed to handle your inquiry. We do not pass on such information without your consent.

4. Analytics and Tools

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland) to analyze website usage. This may involve transfer of data to the United States. Processing is based on our legitimate interest in optimizing services and marketing. Consent is requested where legally required.

Information here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to track conversions and improve advertising campaigns. Data may be shared with Facebook Ireland Ltd. and transferred to the US under SCCs.

Privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy

5. Recruiting Tools and Social Media

Job Applications (via Personio)

We use Personio GmbH (Munich, Germany) as our recruiting platform, integrated via API into our website. When you apply for a role, the personal data you provide is processed to manage the application process. Data may include contact information, CVs, references, and notes from interviews.

Legal basis:

  • Establishment of an employment relationship (§ 26 BDSG, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

If recruitment is unsuccessful, we may retain application data for future open positions, unless you consent to no longer retain it.

LinkedIn and Social Media Buttons

Our website includes share buttons linking to our corporate LinkedIn page and other social media platforms. These services apply their own privacy policies, which you can consult directly on their platforms.

More information here:

6. Security and Encryption

Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to secure the transmission of confidential data.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Rectify inaccuracies (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Request deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

Complaints may be filed with the competent data protection authority.

8. Rejection of Unsolicited E-Mails

We object to the use of our published contact details for unsolicited marketing. Legal steps may be taken in case of spam communications.