Copyright & privacy policy

Important legal information

Persons who call up the SwitzerlandMobility websites (switzerlandmobility.ch, hiking-in-switzerland.ch, cycling-in-switzerland.ch, mountainbiking-in-switzerland.ch, skating-in-switzerland.ch, canoeing-in-switzerland.ch, suissemobileplus.ch and SwitzerlandMobility apps for iOS and Android) declare their agreement to the following conditions.

The German-language version of this copyright & privacy policy shall be considered binding.



Copyright and trademark rights

The entire content of the digital services of SwitzerlandMobility websites is copyright protected. All rights are owned by SwitzerlandMobility or third parties. The content elements on the websites and the apps of SwitzerlandMobility websites are freely accessible for browsing purposes only. Duplication of this material, or parts thereof, in any written or electronic form is permitted only with specific mention of SwitzerlandMobility. Reproduction, transfer, amendment, linking or use of the SwitzerlandMobility websites or apps or content thereof for public or commercial purposes is prohibited without the prior written consent of SwitzerlandMobility.

The various names and logos appearing on the SwitzerlandMobility websites and apps are generally registered and protected trademarks. No part of the SwitzerlandMobility websites and apps is designed in such a way as to grant a licence or right to utilise a picture, registered brand or logo. Downloading or copying the SwitzerlandMobility websites or apps or parts thereof, confers no rights whatsoever in respect of the software or elements of the SwitzerlandMobility websites or apps. SwitzerlandMobility reserves all rights in respect of all elements of the SwitzerlandMobility websites with the exception of rights belonging to third parties.


No warranty

Although SwitzerlandMobility has taken all possible care to safeguard the accuracy of the information contained on the SwitzerlandMobility websites and apps at the time of its publication, neither SwitzerlandMobility nor its contracting partners can give any explicit or implicit assurance or warranty (including to third parties) in respect of the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information on SwitzerlandMobility websites and apps. Comments and other information contained on SwitzerlandMobility websites and apps may be changed at any time without prior notice.

SwitzerlandMobility accepts no responsibility and gives no guarantee to the effect that the functions of SwitzerlandMobility websites and apps will not be interrupted, or that the SwitzerlandMobility websites and apps or relevant server is or are free from viruses or other harmful contents.
Limitation of liability

Should a contractual relationship exist between SwitzerlandMobility and the user of SwitzerlandMobility websites or apps, SwitzerlandMobility is liable only for damages caused deliberately or by gross negligence. SwitzerlandMobility accepts no liability whatsoever for damages caused by auxiliary persons. SwitzerlandMobility accepts no liability whatsoever for loss of profit, loss of data or other direct, indirect or consequential damage caused by accessing elements of SwitzerlandMobility websites and apps or their use, the impossibility of their access or use, linking to other websites or technical malfunctions.

SwitzerlandMobility route data on the Web map (websites and apps)
The data manager is the Federal Roads Office (FRO)

Point data on the Web map (websites and apps)
All other data, in particular point data on the Web map (website and app) is the property of the SwitzerlandMobility Foundation or its partners.

Map data on Web map (websites and apps)
The data for the Web map data are subject to the following provisions of swisstopo:

swisstopo copyright
The basic geodata integrated into this Internet platform are protected by copyright under the Federal Act on Geoinformation (SR 510.62). Unless otherwise noted, the data is from the Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo) and the provisions of the Ordinance on Geoinformation (SR 510.620) apply.

Duplication and commercial use
Use and publication of the basic geodata are permitted within the framework of Open Government Data (OGD) without the approval of the Federal Office of Topography with the source reference “Source: Federal Office of Topography”. For advice, please contact the following e-mail address: copyright@swisstopo.ch



Links to other websites

SwitzerlandMobility websites contain links to third-party websites which may be of interest. By activating such links it is possible that you leave SwitzerlandMobility websites or that extracts from websites may be presented within the bounds of SwitzerlandMobility websites. SwitzerlandMobility has no control whatsoever over third-party websites accessed through links on SwitzerlandMobility websites and bears no liability or responsibility whatsoever for the content or function of such websites. This is applicable irrespective of whether or not the activation of a link causes you to leave the SwitzerlandMobility websites or if the presentation takes place within the bounds of the SwitzerlandMobility websites. This also applies even if in the latter case it is not readily apparent that the information provider is an external website. The use of a link to or consultation of a third-party website is entirely at the user’s own risk.



Data protection

Data protection is of extreme importance to SwitzerlandMobility. As a user of SwitzerlandMobility websites or apps, you decide how much personal data you wish to disclose. In particular, by uploading location data and photos, you load your own content onto our servers; these are neither evaluated by us in terms of content nor shared with third parties. However, we wish to make you aware that through your visit to our websites and apps and reading the newsletter, we automatically gain information that enables us to determine how visitors use our websites and newsletter and what information and offers are of particular interest to them. If you personally register, make reservations through our websites, order products from the shop or request information material and other services, we require personal information from you such as your name and address. In so far as such services are provided by third parties, your details will be forwarded to the respective service providers, an action which you automatically consent to by providing us with your data. In all other respects, your personal data will be dealt with confidentially and only processed by us or passed to third parties in anonymous form. Such third parties may also be outside Switzerland. Data processing performed by us or third parties is carried out – with the exception of providing the services requested by you – solely for the purpose of individual information for our customers, geared to their interests and requirements as well as for our statistics and marketing purposes and for touristic service providers in Switzerland. Data processing should enable us to align our websites and our service offers to user requirements. Data processing is also carried out in particular for marketing analysis and to establish interest on the multifaceted touristic services offered in Switzerland, to gain information for shaping these touristic services to meet demands and to incorporate them into Swiss tourism companies. Any other use of your personal data, in particular the sale to third parties, is explicitly excluded. As a registered customer you can request information on your customer data. If, as a registered customer, you would like all of your customer data to be deleted, please contact: info@switzerlandmobility.ch



Technical tracking and analysis data

For site optimization and statistics purposes we collect tracking data, which gives information about the usage behaviour of users. The tracking data we collect for Google Analytics does not allow conclusions to be drawn of individual users. No one can be identified through the use of this data. This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). The apps use Google Analytics, Google Analytics for Firebase and Crashlytics for Firebase. Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”, text files which are stored on your computer, to analyze your use of this website. The information generated by the cookies about your use of this website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored in a Google server in the USA. Google uses this information to analyze your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for the website operators and to provide other website and internet-related services. Google may transfer this information to third parties if required to do so by law or where such third parties process these data on behalf of Google. Under no circumstances will Google associate your IP address with other data held by Google. You may refuse the installation of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser; however, we point out that in this case you may not be able to use all the features on this website. By using the digital services of SwitzerlandMobility, you agree to the processing of your data by Google in the manner described and for the aforementioned purpose.



Cookies

Cookies are small data elements that a website can send to your browser in order provide a better support for databank supported systems. However you have the possibility of configuring your browser to inform you if you receive a cookie or to automatically block them. You can decide if you wish to accept them or not. However by not accepting cookies you cannot open a personal account, make online hotel reservations or place orders through the online shop.



Transmission of e-newsletters and e-mails

SwitzerlandMobility can send info-newsletters with further information e.g. on updated websites or special offers by e-mail. Should you decide to register for this service, we wish to point out that e-mails will generally be sent unencrypted and amongst other things there is a risk that such data could be intercepted and read by third parties.



Opt Out Policy

Cancellation of the newsletter is possible at any time. Each newsletter contains a direct link that makes cancellation simple and automatic.



In general

Should you have any queries or comments on our legal information or data protection, please contact us: info@switzerlandmobility.ch