Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

GC Import & Service GmbH
Version 2026 (according to revFADP Switzerland)

1. Responsible Body

The party responsible for data processing is:

GC Import & Service GmbH
Fischingerstrasse 66
CH-8370 Sirnach
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)71 971 27 15

E-Mail: info@gc-import.ch (please adapt if different)

KLARA Business AG acts as a data processor in the context of our use of KLARA Online.
KLARA Business AG assumes no liability in connection with this Privacy Policy.

2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

We process personal data that we receive within the scope of our business relationship and through our online shop (Shopify).

This particularly includes:

  • First and last name

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information

  • Order data and order history

  • IP address

  • Device and browser information

  • Usage data of our website

Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties, such as:

  • Payment service providers

  • Shipping service providers (e.g. Swiss Post, DPD, freight forwarders)

  • Creditworthiness information (for purchases on invoice)

  • Public registers

3. Purposes of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Conclusion and execution of contracts

  • Delivery and shipping

  • Payment processing

  • Accounting (via KLARA Online)

  • Customer service

  • Fulfillment of legal obligations

  • IT security and fraud prevention

  • Marketing (only where legally permitted or with consent)

Processing is based on:

  • Contract fulfillment

  • Legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter)

Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

4. Shopify (Shop System & Hosting)

Our online shop is operated via Shopify Inc., Ottawa, Canada.

Shopify processes in particular:

  • Order and customer data

  • Payment information

  • IP address

  • Usage data

Data may be stored on servers in Canada, the USA, or other countries. Canada has adequate data protection according to Swiss law.

Further information:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

5. Payment Providers

Depending on the chosen payment method, payment processing is handled by external providers such as:

  • Credit card providers (Visa, Mastercard)

  • PostFinance

  • TWINT

  • Bank transfer

  • Purchase on invoice (credit check possible)

The respective providers process data independently according to their own data protection provisions.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies for:

  • technical provision of the online shop (shopping cart, login)

  • usage analysis

  • improvement of our offering

You can deactivate cookies in your browser. This may limit certain functions.

7. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd.).

IP anonymization is activated.
Google may transmit data to the USA.

You can prevent data collection at:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

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

8. Data Transfer

We transfer personal data to:

  • Shopify (shop system)

  • Payment service providers

  • Shipping service providers (Post, DPD, freight forwarders)

  • KLARA Business AG (accounting)

  • IT and hosting service providers

Data is only transferred abroad if there is an adequate level of data protection or suitable guarantees.

9. Storage Duration

We store personal data:

  • as long as necessary for contract fulfillment

  • according to legal retention obligations (generally 10 years according to the Code of Obligations)

  • as long as legitimate interests exist

Thereafter, the data will be deleted or anonymized.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, in particular:

  • SSL encryption

  • Access restrictions

  • Password protection

  • Security updates

11. Rights of Data Subjects

According to Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Information

  • Rectification

  • Erasure

  • Restriction of processing

  • Objection to direct marketing

  • Data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us in writing.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
www.edoeb.admin.ch
.

12. Obligation to Provide Data

Certain data are necessary for contract fulfillment. Without this data, no contract can be concluded or executed.

13. Changes

We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time.
The current version published on our website is authoritative.