Privacy Policy


1. General Information

Welcome to the website of I&W Engineering AG. Protecting your personal data is important to us. This privacy policy applies to the use of our website and the services offered on it. It informs you in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) about the collection, processing, and storage of personal data.

By using this website, you agree to this privacy policy.

2. Responsible

I&W Engineering AG  

Engelhölzlistrasse 9c

8645 Jona, St.Gallen

Schweiz  

E-Mail: info@iwengin.com

Phone: +41 41 210 33 11

Website: www.iwengin.com

3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

When you access our website, general information is automatically collected and stored in server log files. This includes, among other things:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Date and time of access
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Pages visited

This data is used to ensure a stable and secure operation of the website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest), and for statistical evaluations. No merging with other data takes place.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies. These are small text files stored on your device to improve the usability, security, and functionality of the website.

Upon your first visit, we inform you about the use of cookies and give you the option to manage their use (consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Essential cookies do not require consent.

You may adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

Our website may include content and services from third-party providers (e.g., videos, fonts, maps). Personal data (particularly your IP address) may be transmitted to the servers of these providers.

The following third-party services are used:

  • KeyCDN (proinity LLC, Switzerland):
    Used to quickly and securely deliver static assets (e.g., images, scripts, stylesheets). This is an essential service that does not store personal data or track users.
  • Ignite.video (Mediapeers GmbH, Germany):
    Used to embed and stream video content. The service is designed to be privacy-friendly. No tracking is performed; only technical data such as IP addresses is processed briefly.
  • Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited):
    Used to analyze user behavior on the website. IP anonymization is enabled. Data may be processed on servers in the United States. Processing occurs only with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
  • Plausible Analytics (Plausible Insights OÜ, Estonia):
    A privacy-friendly analytics tool that does not use cookies or store personal data. Data collection is fully anonymized.

For providers based in the USA or other third countries, data is only transferred upon active consent via the cookie banner.

6. Social Media Plugins

Our website may use social media plugins (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram). When clicking such a plugin, a direct connection to the respective social network’s servers is established, and data such as your IP address and visit to our site may be transmitted.

Usage of these plugins is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

7. Contact Forms and Communication

When you contact us via a form or email, we store your contact details and the content of your inquiry solely for processing purposes. Processing is based on fulfilling a contract or our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(b) or (f) GDPR / Art. 31 revFADP).

Please note that data transmission via email can have security vulnerabilities.

8. Data Retention Period

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the intended purpose or as required by applicable legal retention periods. Afterwards, the data is deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR / Art. 25 revFADP)
  • Rectify incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Request deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Withdraw your consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise your rights or if you have questions about data protection, please contact us at:

info@iwengin.com

10. Data Security / SSL Encryption

Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transmission. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the “https://” in your browser’s address bar.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time. The current version published on our website shall apply.

Last updated: April 2025