This Privacy Policy explains how Leveling Swiss collects, processes, stores and protects personal data when you visit our platform, register for a customer account, request quotations, place orders or otherwise interact with our services. Leveling Swiss is a trademark owned and operated by SEELANDINO GmbH, Parkfeldweg 2, CH-2557 Studen, Switzerland. SEELANDINO GmbH is the legal owner and successor of the Leveling Swiss brand and acts as the data controller for all personal data processed under the Leveling Swiss name. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the designation "Leveling Swiss" shall refer to SEELANDINO GmbH.
1. Data Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data is: SEELANDINO GmbH operating under the Leveling Swiss brand Parkfeldweg 2, CH-2557, Studen, Switzerland.
2. Applicable Law
Leveling Swiss processes personal data in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP). Where the processing of personal data falls within the territorial scope of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, the relevant provisions of the GDPR shall also apply.
3. Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, registered business customers, prospective customers, suppliers, business partners and other persons who interact with the Leveling Swiss platform or communicate with Leveling Swiss. It applies to personal data collected through:
- the Leveling Swiss website;
- customer accounts;
- quotation requests;
- business enquiries;
- orders;
- electronic communications;
- telephone communications;
- and other business interactions.
4. Categories of Personal Data
Depending on the nature of the business relationship, Leveling Swiss may process the following categories of personal data:
Identity Information
- first name;
- last name;
- company name;
- position or job title;
- VAT number where applicable.
Contact Information
- business address;
- billing address;
- delivery address;
- telephone number;
- e-mail address.
Account Information
- username;
- encrypted password;
- account preferences;
- account history.
Transaction Information
- quotation requests;
- orders;
- invoices;
- delivery information;
- payment status;
- communication relating to transactions.
Technical Information
- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- operating system;
- device information;
- language settings;
- access date and time;
- referring website;
- visited pages.
Communication Data
Leveling Swiss may process correspondence exchanged via e-mail, contact forms, telephone calls or other communication channels.
5. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is processed only where necessary for legitimate business purposes. Such purposes include, in particular:
- providing access to the platform;
- managing customer accounts;
- processing quotation requests;
- processing orders;
- delivering products and services;
- customer support;
- responding to enquiries;
- verifying customer identity;
- contract administration;
- invoicing and accounting;
- fraud prevention;
- compliance with legal obligations;
- IT security;
- improving the platform and user experience;
- statistical analysis;
- protecting the legitimate interests of Leveling Swiss.
Personal data shall not be processed for purposes incompatible with those described above.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- performance of a contract;
- implementation of pre-contractual measures requested by the Customer;
- compliance with legal obligations;
- protection of legitimate business interests;
- consent, where consent is required by applicable law.
Where processing is based on consent, such consent may be withdrawn at any time with future effect.
7. Business Communications
Where a Customer contacts Leveling Swiss by e-mail, telephone or through the platform, the information provided shall be processed solely for the purpose of handling the respective enquiry or maintaining the business relationship. Business correspondence may be retained where necessary for contractual documentation, legal compliance, quality assurance or the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Leveling Swiss uses cookies and comparable technologies to ensure the secure and efficient operation of the platform, improve user experience and provide certain technical functionalities. Cookies may be used for purposes including:
- maintaining secure user sessions;
- remembering user preferences and language settings;
- ensuring platform functionality;
- improving website performance;
- preventing fraudulent activity;
- analysing platform usage.
Where required by applicable law, cookies that are not strictly necessary shall only be used with the user's prior consent. Users may configure their browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of parts of the platform.
9. Server Log Files
Whenever the Leveling Swiss platform is accessed, the hosting infrastructure automatically records technical information in server log files. Such information may include:
- IP address;
- date and time of access;
- browser type and version;
- operating system;
- requested pages;
- HTTP status codes;
- referring URL;
- transmitted data volume;
- device information.
Server log files are processed exclusively for the purposes of:
- maintaining platform security;
- detecting technical faults;
- preventing misuse;
- ensuring system stability;
- protecting against cyber threats.
These data are not combined with other personal data unless required for security investigations or legal obligations.
10. Hosting and Technical Infrastructure
The Leveling Swiss platform is hosted using professional infrastructure designed to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of business data. Hosting providers may process technical information only to the extent necessary for operating and maintaining the platform. All service providers engaged by Leveling Swiss are contractually required to process personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
11. Disclosure of Personal Data
Leveling Swiss does not sell, rent or otherwise commercially exploit personal data. Personal data may be disclosed only where necessary for legitimate business purposes or where required by law. Recipients may include, where applicable:
- logistics and transportation providers;
- payment and financial service providers;
- IT service providers;
- hosting providers;
- professional advisers;
- auditors;
- legal representatives;
- insurance providers;
- competent authorities;
- courts or governmental bodies where disclosure is legally required.
All recipients process personal data only to the extent necessary for the respective purpose.
12. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside Switzerland, Leveling Swiss shall ensure that an adequate level of data protection is maintained. Where required, appropriate contractual safeguards or other legally recognised protection mechanisms shall be implemented before any international transfer takes place.
13. Information Security
Leveling Swiss applies appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or unauthorised access. Such measures include, where appropriate:
- encrypted data transmission;
- secure authentication procedures;
- role-based access controls;
- firewall protection;
- system monitoring;
- regular software updates;
- data backup procedures;
- internal security policies;
- staff confidentiality obligations.
Despite the implementation of appropriate security measures, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
14. Data Retention
Personal data shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods may depend on:
- contractual obligations;
- statutory retention requirements;
- accounting obligations;
- tax regulations;
- legal claims;
- regulatory requirements;
- legitimate business interests.
Once retention is no longer required, personal data shall be securely deleted or anonymised unless further retention is required by law.
15. Automated Decision-Making
Leveling Swiss does not make decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produce legal effects concerning individuals or similarly significantly affect them. Should automated decision-making be introduced in the future, affected individuals will be informed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
16. Third-Party Websites
The Leveling Swiss platform may contain links to third-party websites. Leveling Swiss has no control over the content, security or privacy practices of external websites and accepts no responsibility for their privacy policies or processing activities. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
17. Your Rights
Subject to applicable Swiss data protection legislation and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- the right to obtain information about the personal data processed by Leveling Swiss;
- the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
- the right to request deletion of personal data where no legal obligation requires its continued retention;
- the right to request restriction of processing where permitted by applicable law;
- the right to object to the processing of personal data where processing is based on legitimate interests;
- the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent;
- the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format where applicable;
- the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection legislation.
Requests relating to your personal data may be submitted using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy. Leveling Swiss may request appropriate proof of identity before processing requests concerning personal data in order to protect the rights and privacy of all individuals.
18. Confidentiality
All personal data processed by Leveling Swiss is treated as confidential. Access to personal data is limited to authorised personnel and trusted service providers who require such access for the performance of their professional duties. All persons processing personal data on behalf of Leveling Swiss are subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.
19. Changes to this Privacy Policy
Leveling Swiss reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time in order to reflect changes in legal requirements, regulatory guidance, business operations or technical developments. The version published on the Leveling Swiss platform shall always be the current and applicable version. Where required by applicable law, users will be informed of material changes through appropriate communication channels.
20. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
Leveling Swiss
operated by
SEELANDINO GmbH
Parkfeldweg 2
CH-2557 Studen
Switzerland
E-mail: Contact us
21. Final Provisions
Should any provision of this Privacy Policy be held invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of Switzerland. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for disputes relating to this Privacy Policy shall be Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.