1. General Information

 Protecting your personal data is very important to us. We handle your data confidentially and in accordance with the applicable legal regulations – in particular, the revised Swiss Data Protection Act (revDSG) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains which data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

2. Responsible Entity Balog Shipping GmbH

Riedstrasse 14
CH-8953 Dietikon
Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 775 11 55
Email: info@balogshipping.ch
Web: www.balogshipping.ch

3. Hosting and Server Log Files

Our website is hosted by Hoststar – Multimedia Networks AG, Kirchgasse 30, CH-3312 Fraubrunnen, Switzerland.

When you visit our website, information is automatically collected and stored in server log files. This includes:

  • IP address of the accessing device

  • Date and time of access

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

This data ensures technical operation, security, and optimization of our service.

A data processing agreement (DPA) pursuant to Art. 9 revDSG / Art. 28 GDPR exists with Hoststar.
More information: https://www.hoststar.ch/en/privacy

4. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

We collect and process personal data only within the scope of legal provisions. Personal data includes, in particular:

  • Name, email address, telephone number (e.g., via contact forms)

  • Technical data (IP address, device type, browser, etc.)

  • Contents of messages or inquiries

Processing is done for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries and communication

  • Fulfilling contractual services

  • Providing and improving our website

5. Cookies & Consent Management (CookieYes)

Our website uses cookies to provide certain functionalities, improve content, and allow statistical evaluations.

On your first visit, a cookie banner from the provider CookieYes (www.cookieyes.com) appears, allowing you to accept or reject specific categories of cookies. Your selection is saved and can be changed or revoked at any time.

Cookie Categories:

Category Purpose
Technically Necessary Website operation (e.g., sessions, security, navigation)
Functional Saving preferences (e.g., language, layout)
Statistics Anonymous usage analysis (e.g., page views, duration)
Marketing Display of personalized content and ads (currently inactive)

Example Cookies:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Category
cookieyes-consent Saves your cookie preferences 1 year Technically Necessary
_ga Google Analytics – visitor analysis 2 years Statistics
_gid Google Analytics – session data 24 hours Statistics
pll_language Saves selected language 1 year Functional
rc::c Google reCAPTCHA – bot detection Session Technically Necessary

Note: The actual cookies set depend on your selection in the cookie banner.

6. Services and Tools Used

6.1 Google reCAPTCHA
To protect against spam and abuse, we use Google reCAPTCHA (v2), provided by:

Google Ireland Limited
Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

Your IP address and possibly other data are transmitted to Google. This usage is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR / Art. 31 revDSG) in protecting our website from automated attacks.

More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6.2 Google Fonts
Our website uses Google Fonts to ensure consistent font display. Fonts are loaded directly from Google servers.

Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland

This may involve transmitting data such as your IP address. Usage is based on our legitimate interest in presenting a visually appealing website.

More information: https://fonts.google.com/

7. Data Sharing

Your data will only be shared in the following cases:

  • When legally required

  • To fulfill contractual obligations

  • With your explicit consent

Your data will not be sold or shared with third parties for other purposes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your stored data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (unless retention is legally required)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

Please direct any inquiries to: info@balogshipping.ch

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from loss, unauthorized access, or misuse. Our website uses SSL encryption.

10. Changes

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy in response to legal or technical changes. The current version is always available at www.balogshipping.ch.