Data Protection

The protection of your personal data is important to Fischer1873.

This privacy policy explains which personal data is processed in connection with the Fischer1873 website, its forms, user interactions, services, contact inquiries, applications, communications, newsletter, and, where applicable, associated digital tools.

It aims to clearly inform you about:

•      which personal data is processed,

•      the purposes of processing,

•      any recipients,

•      the storage period,

•      tools used and third-party services,

•      as well as your rights.

This policy applies to the Fischer1873 website and to interactions related to its private, professional, institutional, media, recruiting, project, partnership, and associated inquiries.

1. Controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data is:

Textilreinigung Fischer 1873 Sàrl

Rue du Breuil 43
2503 Biel/Bienne
Switzerland

UID / IDE: CHE-407.728.748

General Contact: info@fischer1873.ch

Customer Service: service@fischer1873.ch

Press & Media: press@fischer1873.ch

Recruiting: rh@fischer1873.ch

Phone: 032 322 48 57

Website: fischer1873.com

The revised Swiss DPA requires the controller to be clearly named and data subjects to be informed about the essential processing activities.

2. Processed personal data

Depending on your use of the website, your interactions with Fischer1873, and the services you use, we may process the following categories of data in particular:

a. Identification and contact data

• First and last name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Postal address, if you provide it to us

• Company, organization, or function, if you provide it to us

b. Data related to your inquiry

• Content of your message

• Type of inquiry

• Details regarding a textile, item, requirement, project, or service

• Details regarding an offer, contact, application, or specific inquiry

c. Data related to the customer or pre-contractual relationship

• Inquiry history

• Information for managing a service

• Information regarding a submission, collection, return, offer, or business relationship

• Billing or payment data, where applicable

d. Technical and navigation data

• IP address

• Date and time of access

• Pages visited

• Session data

• Device type, operating system, browser

• Technical identifiers

• Information related to cookies and similar technologies

e. Data related to marketing and communication

• Communication preferences

• Newsletter subscription or unsubscription

• Interactions with specific content or campaigns

• Reach or advertising performance measurement data, insofar as the relevant tools are activated and approved

f. Application data

• CV

• Cover letter

• Work experience

• Education

• Submitted documents

• Communication during the recruitment process

The FDPIC expects that a privacy policy explains which categories of data are processed for what purposes.

3. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data in particular for the following purposes:

• Responding to your inquiries and messages

• Processing quote, information, appointment, pickup, or return requests

• Forwarding to the correct service, website, or contact person

• Managing a pre-contractual or contractual relationship

• Processing requests related to private, professional, or institutional services

• Managing press, media, partnership, franchise, or specific project inquiries

• Managing applications and recruitment

• Ensuring the technical operation and security of the website

• Prevention of abuse, unlawful use, or technical incidents

•      Measuring website usage and improving readability, performance, and content

•      Managing marketing communications or the newsletter, where relevant

•      Enabling the integration of useful services such as maps, videos, forms, or security tools

•      Fulfilling legal obligations

•      Safeguarding our rights and legitimate interests

4. Applicable Principles

Fischer1873 processes personal data in compliance with the applicable principles of Swiss law, in particular:

•      lawfulness,

•      good faith,

•      proportionality,

•      purpose limitation,

•      adequate security,

•      and clear information for data subjects.

The revised DPA protects the data of natural persons and requires increased transparency.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under applicable Swiss law, processing may be based in particular on the following:

•      the necessity to answer your inquiry,

•      the fulfillment of pre-contractual or contractual measures,

•      the fulfillment of legal obligations,

•      the legitimate interest of Fischer1873 in operating a secure, functional, and useful website,

•      customer care,

•      improving services,

•      IT security,

•      or, where necessary or appropriate, your consent, especially for certain cookies, measurement tools, marketing pixels, embedded videos, maps, or communication.

6. Disclosure to Third Parties

We may disclose personal data to third parties if this is necessary for the purposes described in this policy, in particular to:

•      Hosting or infrastructure providers

•      IT or maintenance service providers

•      Form and communication tools

•      Audience measurement tools

•      Security service providers

•      Newsletter or marketing communication providers

•      Mapping services

•      Video platforms

•      Advertising platforms or social networks

•      Authorities or agencies, when legally required

•      Partners or processors acting on instruction, where necessary

We ensure that providers who process data on our behalf do so within an appropriate framework and in compliance with applicable requirements.

7. Hosting and Technical Infrastructure

Fischer1873's domain name is managed via Hostpoint. Hostpoint states that it operates a Swiss infrastructure and emphasizes data hosting in Switzerland.

The website and certain software or technical elements may be hosted or operated via Hostinger, Webflow, or related services, depending on the chosen architecture.

In this context, technical data or usage data may be processed to the extent necessary for the operation, security, maintenance, performance, or improvement of the website.

8. Tools, Third-Party Services, and Embedded Content

Depending on the tools actually activated on the website, Fischer1873 may specifically use or integrate the following:

a. Analytics Tools

For example, Google Analytics or similar tools for measuring website usage, understanding which content is useful, and improving website performance.

b. Marketing Tools and Pixels

For example, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, TikTok Pixel, or comparable tools for measuring specific interactions, audiences, or advertising performance.

c. Mapping

For example, Google Maps, to facilitate the localization of locations and service points.

d. Videos and Embedded Content

For example, embedded video players or multimedia content that may transmit certain technical data to the respective provider.

e. Forms and Communication

Tools that enable the submission of forms, messages, inquiries, or the management of newsletter subscriptions.

f. Security Tools

For example, reCAPTCHA or similar tools to prevent abuse, automated submissions, or malicious activities.

g. Consent Management

A CMP/cookie banner or a similar tool may be used to allow you to manage your settings for cookies and similar technologies.

The FDPIC emphasizes the need to clearly inform users about the use of cookies and third-party services and updated its guidelines in October 2025.

9. Cookies and similar technologies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• to ensure essential technical functions,

• to save certain settings,

• to secure the website,

• to measure reach and performance,

• to integrate certain content or third-party services,

• to improve the user experience,

• to activate certain marketing or advertising tools according to your choices.

Detailed information on cookies, their categories, purposes, and how to manage your settings can be found in the Cookie Policy.

10. Data Retention Period

We store personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes pursued, in particular:

• for the duration required to process your request,

• for the duration useful for a contractual or pre-contractual relationship,

• for the duration required for managing communications or subscriptions,

• for the duration required for website security, abuse prevention, or the protection of our rights,

• as long as a legal retention obligation requires it,

• or until you withdraw your consent, if this forms the appropriate basis for processing, subject to existing obligations or legitimate interests.

In general:

• Contact data related to a simple inquiry will be retained for the period useful for processing that inquiry, and thereafter in accordance with reasonable administrative or legal necessities.

• Application data will be retained for the duration required for the recruitment process and, if not hired, for a limited period consistent with legal requirements and the management of any subsequent exchanges.

•      Data related to the newsletter is retained until unsubscription or deletion.

•      Technical data, statistical data, or cookies are retained according to the type of tool, retention periods, and your consent or preferences.

When data is no longer needed, it is deleted, anonymized, or appropriately archived.

11. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

•      loss,

•      destruction,

•      unauthorized access,

•      disclosure,

•      alteration,

•      or any other form of unauthorized processing.

The DPA requires data security appropriate to the risk.

12. Newsletter and Communication

If a newsletter or recurring communication is offered on the website, the necessary data may be processed to:

•      to record your registration,

•      to ensure the delivery of messages,

•      to manage your preferences,

•      to document your unsubscription,

•      and, depending on the tools used and your choices, to measure certain communication-related interactions.

You can request to stop receiving these communications at any time, via the designated link or by contacting us.

13. Applications

If you submit an application to us, we process the necessary data:

• to review your profile,

• to manage the recruitment process,

• to assess suitability for a position or role,

• and, if applicable, for the establishment of an employment relationship.

Access to this data is restricted to individuals or functions involved in the recruitment process.

14. Data Transfers Abroad

Within the scope of certain tools, providers, or third-party services, personal data may be processed outside Switzerland.

This may particularly concern certain analysis, mapping, video, security, advertising, newsletter, or communication services of international corporations.

If this is the case, Fischer1873 ensures that an adequate level of protection is guaranteed or that sufficient safeguards exist in accordance with applicable law.

15. Your Rights

Under applicable law, you may specifically request:

• to find out whether we process personal data about you,

• to receive information about this data,

• to have inaccurate data corrected,

• to request the deletion of data, where possible,

• to withdraw consent if processing is based on it,

• to object to certain processing activities,

• to assert other rights provided by applicable law.

To exercise your rights, you can write to: info@fischer1873.ch

For questions specifically related to recruiting: rh@fischer1873.ch

16. Relation to Other Documents

This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with the following documents:

•      the Imprint / Legal Notice,

•      the Cookie Policy,

•      the General Terms and Conditions,

•      the Disclaimer.

17. Policy Amendments

Fischer1873 may amend this Privacy Policy at any time, particularly in the event of:

•      further development of the website,

•      changes to services,

•      changes to technical tools,

•      further development of processing activities,

•      or changes to the applicable legal framework.

The version published on the website is authoritative.

18. Last Update

Last updated: April 20, 2026