Privacy Policy

INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE SWISS DATA PROTECTION LAW (“Swiss DPL”) AND THE EU GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION 2016/679 (“GDPR”)

Dear User, Xence S.A. (hereinafter also “SWI”) hereby provides information regarding the processing of personal data for users of the website www.swi-cycling.com

The information below is valid only for the Xence S.A. website and does not apply to other websites that can be accessed via links. Xence S.A. will acquire and process the following types of data in accordance with the provisions of The Swiss DPL and The GDPR.

CATEGORIES OF DATA AND PURPOSES OF THE PROCESSING

Registration Data: These data are requested during the website’s registration phase, including using computerised tools and procedures, and may be processed by Xence S.A. for the following purposes: to allow the User to access the website www.swi-cycling.com for purposes strictly related to the provision of online services and, in particular, to respond to requests for information submitted by the User.Navigation Data: The computer systems and software procedures used to operate this website acquire, during their normal operation, some personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of internet communication protocols.This information is not collected to be associated with identified Data Subjects, however by their very nature they could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, allow users to be identified.These data are used for the sole purpose of obtaining anonymous statistical information on the use of the website and to ensure its correct functioning and are deleted immediately after processing. The data may be used to ascertain responsibility in case of hypothetical computer crimes committed against the website: except for this possibility, the data are kept for the time defined by legislation in force for the time strictly necessary to provide the User with the requested service and to ensure the transmission of the communication.

PROCESSING METHODS

The data is processed with the use of electronic or automated computer or telematic tools, with logic strictly related to the aforementioned purposes and, in any case, in order to ensure the security and confidentiality of the data.

PROVISION OF THE DATA

The provision of Registration Data for the purposes described in this privacy statement is mandatory, and failure to provide even part of the data expressly indicated as necessary by an asterisk next to the fields in the Registration Area of the website will make it impossible for Xence S.A. to provide the service to the User. The provision of other Registration Data is optional, and as such, there are no consequences should a User refuse to provide said data, apart from making it impossible to inform them of promotional activities or to verify their level of satisfaction.

COMMUNICATION OF THE DATA

Without prejudice to the data communicated in accordance with legal obligations, all data collected and processed may be disclosed for the aforementioned purposes to: parties who are made aware of said data in their capacity as “managers” or “authorised persons” of Xence S.A., such as staff in administrative, sales, manufacturing, technical and IT positions. Your personal data will not be communicated in any form whatsoever to third parties.The Data Controller is Xence S.A., represented by its legal representative, with registered office in Alpenstrasse, 11 - 6300 Zug (CH). The Data Processor, pursuant to art. 24 of the GDPR, is the Managing Director of Xence S.A., domiciled for this purpose at the company's registered address shown above.

RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS

You may exercise your rights pursuant to art. 15 to 21 of the GDPR by contacting the Data Processor at the address indicated above. In particular, you are entitled to obtain confirmation of the existence of any personal data relating to you, to know their content and origin, verify their accuracy and request their integration, update or amendment. In accordance with the same article, you also have the right to request the cancellation, transformation into anonymous form or the blocking of data processed in violation of the law, or to oppose their processing, in any case, for legitimate reasons.

LEGAL ASPECTS

Xence S.A. is the proprietor of the website at the following address: www.swi-cycling.comThe use features of the website are described below, which we recommend you print (by clicking on the "Print" button or the printer icon in your browser), read carefully and retain for future reference. Xence S.A. reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to modify and improve the information provided below.
By using the website, you acknowledge to have read and acknowledged said information. Any violation of the terms of use may result in the prohibition of use of the website. Xence S.A. may, at its sole discretion, suspend or terminate, in whole or in part, this portal without incurring any liability whatsoever.

BRAND NAMES AND TRADEMARKS

The various brand names and trademarks published on the website are the property of Xence S.A.. or third parties and, in any case, access to the website does not grant the User permission to use these brand names or trademarks without written authorisation from their respective and legitimate owners. All the material published on this website is protected by intellectual property rights in compliance with legislation in force concerning the applicable copyright rules.The documentation, images, fonts, graphics, software and any other content of the website, as well as the presentation and processing of the same, and all codes and format scripts used to implement the website are the property of Xence S.A. or third parties and are protected by legislation in force.
Access to the website does not give the User the right to appropriate, reproduce, modify, distribute or republish, in whole or in part, the information contained therein, without the express written consent of Xence S.A.. and/or the third party owner of such use and/or reproduction rights.

LINKS

The interactive links between the website www.swi-cycling.com and other websites managed by third parties are established by Xence S.A. without performing any checks on the information, products or services offered, or the policies adopted by these sites, or any verification of their compliance with applicable legislation from time to time.
Therefore, Xence S.A. accepts no liability for the content and the technical and operational methods of such external websites, particularly with regard to computer security: in this respect, the User is responsible for taking precautions by using suitable anti-virus systems, and inquiring about the policies established in this regard.
Furthermore, each "linked" website has its own privacy policy, which is different and independent from that of Xence S.A. with respect to which the latter performs no checks. Users are therefore requested to carefully read the privacy policies adopted by the respective Data Controllers on "linked" websites.
In any case, where communication is received from users regarding the unreliability or illegality of such sites, Xence S.A. or other companies responsible for this task, may, at their sole discretion, suspend the link.

SECURITY

The user is aware of the fact that the transmission of data over the Internet can never be completely risk-free. The User is responsible for using any computer protection mechanisms necessary and to verify the accuracy of any data provided. The email addresses on the website belong to Xence S.A. and are managed in accordance with this privacy policy, or any third party regulations, where applicable. In this respect, the User is strongly urged to enquire about the management methods used for such data by third parties, with respect to Xence S.A. does not perform any verification, apart from routine checks to and from the server hosting the website.

CONTENTS

This website was created with maximum care and attention. Nonetheless, we cannot be held responsible for any errors regarding the accuracy of the information contained herein. We decline all responsibility for damage caused directly or indirectly by using the information contained in this website, provided it is not intentional or due to gross negligence. Xence S.A. declines all responsibility for the content of third party websites to which you may be redirected via links on this website. The texts, information, and other data published on this website, as well as links to other websites on the internet, are strictly for information purposes only.
Should the website contain any inaccuracies, errors or omissions in the information published, it should be noted that Xence S.A. declines all responsibility for any direct or indirect damages, and in any case reserves the right to intervene at any time, by making corrections, changes and improvements to the website. This website cannot be configured as a publication and the diffusion of material on the website is not periodic, since it is dependent on the availability of the material.

RESERVATIONS AND CONTACT

The information gathered from the internet via the contact forms complies with the provisions on the protection of personal data.
The information transmitted using the appropriate form must be sufficient to allow the website’s owners to answer and/or process the requests made.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

The limitations of liability set out above are not intended to limit the liability of the company Xence S.A. or exclude it in cases where it cannot be excluded or limited under applicable national law. We remind you that by accessing this website, you and Xence S.A. unless otherwise provided, agree that the laws and regulations of the Swiss Confederation apply for all matters relating to your use of this website.