Privacy policy of the Bell Food Group AG

The party responsible within the meaning of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (No. 235.1 - "DPA") and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC ("GDPR") is:

Bell Food Group AG, with registered office at Elsässerstrasse 174, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Phone: +41 58 326 2626
Email: info@bellfoodgroup.com

You can reach the contact person in the area of data protection at datenschutz.CH@bellfoodgroup.com

Representative of the controller on the territory of the European Union pursuant to Article 27 GDPR is:

Bell Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Brookdamm 21, 21217 Seevetal, Germany, Tel. +49 40 768 00 50, datenschutz.DE@bellfoodgroup.com

We expressly point out that when using the e-mail address, the contents are not exclusively taken note of by our data protection officer. Therefore, if you wish to exchange confidential information, please contact us directly via this e-mail address first.

If articles of the DPA or GDPR are mentioned below, it is always decisive whether data processing takes place within the scope of the DPA and/or the GDPR. These standards are only applicable insofar as the material and geographical scope of the respective provision is also affected.

1. Scope and purpose of the processing of personal data

We process personal data of visitors to our website in accordance with the data protection provisions applicable to the respective process and, in principle, only in order to provide a functional website and to define, control and implement our content, strategies, offers and services.

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this purpose, the IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, we use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not analyzed for marketing purposes in this context.

2. Description and scope of data processing

Every time you visit our website and transmit data via contact forms, our system automatically collects data and information from your computer system. The following data is collected:

Information about the browser type (and its version), the operating system, the internet service provider, the IP address, the date and time of access, websites from which the data subject's system accesses our website, websites that are accessed by the visitor's system via our website, clickstreams.

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the temporary storage of personal data and log files is Art. 31 para. 1 FADP and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, as the storage is necessary to safeguard an overriding interest of our company or a third party. The overriding interests lie in the fact that we cannot offer the website if technically required settings are not available, stored and otherwise processed. Processing is also necessary in order to detect, defend against and document attacks on the integrity and functionality of the website. This outweighs the interests of visitors to the website, as they visit the website of their own accord and can end the processing of their personal data by simply leaving the website.

4. Duration of storage

The personal data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

In the case of data storage in log files, this is the case after 7 months at the latest, starting with the generation of the log file. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of visitors are deleted or anonymized so that it is no longer possible to identify the accessing client.

5. Disclosure to third parties

We do not pass on personal data that we collect as part of the website to third parties, with the exception of

• companies within the Bell Food Group, i.e. the group of companies to which we belong;
• service providers who support us in the care, maintenance, use, evaluation and updating of the website;any government institutions and courts, insofar as they can order us to provide data with binding effect;

In this context, we would like to point out that we provide generic contact details via the website (e.g. info@bellfoodgroup.com, contact forms and central telephone numbers) and that third parties support us in processing such inquiries. Emails to the generic email addresses and contact forms are checked by third parties for malware, phishing, spam and other attacks - also for the security of our IT systems - pre-sorted in relation to topics and contact persons and then sent to the relevant employees of our company.

We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect the data you transmit to us from being viewed by third parties on the internet. This can be recognized by the fact that the domain in the browser is preceded by "https://" and a lock symbol is displayed. If SSL / TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

6. Place of data processing

The data is generally processed in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. The EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision in favor of Switzerland within the meaning of Art. 45 GDPR (2000/518/EC).

Data that is processed by third parties, e.g. in accordance with section 12 or the provision, use and maintenance of the software or hardware we use and our company's IT landscape as a whole, is sometimes also processed in third countries. In accordance with Art. 16 et seq. FADP and Art. 44 et seq. of the GDPR, we have made the necessary agreements and taken the necessary measures to ensure the lawfulness of the data transfer

7. Use of cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the computer system of visitors to the website. When the website is accessed, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. The purpose of using cookies is to simplify the use of the website. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.

We require the following cookies for the following applications:

Acceptance of cookie confirmation
The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

Cookies accepted
The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.

In addition to the technically necessary cookies, we also use technically unnecessary cookies that enable an analysis of the surfing behavior of visitors to the website. The following personal data is processed in this way:

Search terms entered, frequency of page views, use of website functions, anonymized IP

The purpose of using analytics cookies is to improve the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer.

When our website is accessed for the first time, visitors are actively informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and their consent to the processing of the personal data used in this context is requested. In this context, reference is also made to this privacy policy. The cookie management tool is not actively displayed on subsequent visits. However, visitors to the website can change the settings in the tool at any time using the following link:

Cookie settings

Alternatively, you can also generally prevent cookies via your browser settings.

Example browser Edge (Microsoft):
SETTINGS - COOKIES AND WEBSITE PERMISSIONS - MANAGE AND DELETE COOKIES AND WEBSITE DATA

If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.

8. Newsletter / mailing list

On our website, you have the option of subscribing to a free newsletter or mailing list (hereinafter only: Newsletter). The option to receive newsletters is also available as part of an order process and when contacting us on our website. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. A corresponding link can be found in every newsletter.

When registering for the newsletter, the following data may be requested from the input screen and transmitted to us, provided that corresponding fields are provided:

Request category, title, first name, surname, company, street, zip code, city, country, telephone, fax, email, language, date and time of registration, consent to privacy policy

ONLY THE E-MAIL ADDRESS AND THE CONSENT TO THE PRIVACY POLICY ARE REQUIRED.

The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter by the user is Art. 31 para. 1 FADP if the user has given consent and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent of the data subject) within the scope of application of the GDPR.

No data is passed on to third parties in connection with the processing of personal data for the sending of newsletters, with the exception of the Bell Food Group, i.e. the group of companies to which we belong, and third parties who provide technical support in sending the newsletter. The data is forwarded for the purpose of storage in central data centers of the Bell Food Group and for the preparation of analyses and strategies for the business activities of the Bell Food Group.

The purpose of collecting the data is to provide interested parties with information about our company and to define strategies, topics or other objectives in connection with communication.

The personal data collected in this context will be deleted when the data subject unsubscribes from the newsletter.

9. Contact forms

Contact forms are available on our website. If a visitor to the website uses this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. These data are:

I am (type of person), question about, title, first name, surname, company, street, zip code, city, country, telephone, fax, e-mail, media release received, message, date and time of registration, message, consent to privacy policy

ONLY THE DATA MARKED IN RED ABOVE ARE MANDATORY FIELDS.

Alternatively, you can contact us via the e-mail address provided or by telephone. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the e-mail or by telephone will be stored, in particular the e-mail address or telephone number. Please note that third parties are involved in this process - see section 5 of this privacy policy

The legal basis for the processing of data is Art. 31 para. 1 FADP and, within the scope of the GDPR, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent of the data subject).

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact.

The personal data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected.

The user has the option to revoke their consent to the processing of personal data at any time by sending an email to info-marketing@bellfoodgroup.com. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. If the communication that has already taken place results in an action that triggers legally binding consequences for us or the data subject, we are entitled to reject a request for deletion.

10. Career management

You have the option of submitting an application online via our website. The online application platform is operated on our behalf by a third party, namely the company P&I Personal & Informatik AG, Kreuzberger Ring 56, 65205 Wiesbaden, Germany, as a processor, whose privacy policy you can find here: https://www.pi-ag.com/datenschutz/.

As part of the online application, the following personal data is usually requested (depending on the position):

How did you hear about this job, title, first name, surname, home address, telephone, email, LinkedIn or Xing profile, link to your application video, salary expectations, free text, cover letter, CV, references, photo and other

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 31 para. 1 FADP and, within the scope of the GDPR, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent of the data subject).

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the application

The data will be deleted (i) within the periods specified for employment relationships after termination of employment if the data subject enters into an employment relationship with the Bell Food Group or (ii) after six months from the date on which the data subject is informed that an employment relationship will not be established.

11. Rights of the data subject

You have the following rights vis-à-vis us as the controller, in each case to the extent and under the conditions set out in the applicable data protection law:

Right to information
You can request confirmation from us as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing is taking place, you can request information from us to the extent provided for by law (Art. 25 FADP and Art. 15 GDPR).

Right to rectification
You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis us if the processed personal data concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. We must make the correction immediately as soon as you have informed us of the correct way in which this data should be recorded. (Art. 32 FADP and Art. 16 GDPR)

Right to restriction of processing
You can request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you (Art. 32 FADP and Art. 18 GDPR)

Right to erasure
You can request that we erase the personal data concerning you. (Art. 32 FADP and Art. 17 GDPR)

If we have made the personal data concerning you public and we are obliged to erase it under applicable data protection provisions, we shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the cost of implementation, to inform controllers which are processing the personal data that you as the data subject have requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data

Right to data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to us. You also have the right to request that we transfer this data to another controller. (Art. 28 FADP and Art. 20 GDPR)

Right to object
You have the right to object at any time to the future processing of personal data concerning you (Art. 30 FADP and Art. 21 GDPR)

We will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

Right to withdraw consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. (Art. 27 Swiss Civil Code and Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR). The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Automated decision in individual cases including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing - including profiling - which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. (Art. 22 GDPR)

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Within the scope of application of the FADP:
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC), Feldeggweg 1, 3303 Bern, Tel: 058 462 43 95, https://www.edoeb.admin.ch

In the scope of application of the GDPR according to the registered office of our representative in the European Union:
The State Commissioner for Data Protection of Lower Saxony, Prinzenstraße 5, 30159 Hanover, Germany, Tel: 0049 511 120 4500, https://lfd.niedersachsen.de

12. Processing of data by third parties

We use plugins from the following third-party providers:

When you visit our website, your browser establishes a direct connection to the servers of the third-party provider. The content of the plugin is transmitted directly to your browser by the third-party provider and integrated into the page. Through this integration, the third-party provider receives the information that your browser has accessed the corresponding website, even if you do not have an account or profile with this third-party provider. This information (including your IP address) is transmitted directly from your browser to a server of the third-party provider and stored there.

The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by these third-party providers as well as your rights in this regard and setting options for protecting your privacy can be found in the data protection information of the corresponding third-party provider linked above.

Google Analytics

This website uses the service "Google Analytics", which is offered by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA), to analyze the use of the website by visitors to the website. The website uses "cookies" - text files that are stored on your end device. The information collected by the cookies is generally sent to a Google server in the USA and stored there

This website uses IP anonymization. The IP address of users is truncated within the member states of the EU and the European Economic Area. This truncation eliminates the personal reference of your IP address. As part of the contract data agreement that we have concluded with Google Inc., Google Inc. uses the information collected to evaluate the use of the website and provides services associated with the use of the Internet.

You have the option of preventing the storage of cookies on your device - see section 7.

You can also use a browser plugin to prevent the information collected by cookies from being sent to Google Inc. and used by Google Inc. The following link will take you to the corresponding plugin:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

Here you will find further information on the use of data by Google Inc.: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en