Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and your personal data. Our processing of personal data is limited to the data necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services. We collect, process, and use your personal data in accordance with this privacy policy and the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP). Please read the following information carefully.

Controller

bm architekten eth sia
Oberdorfstrasse 14b
CH – 9100 Herisau
Tel. +41 71 350 06 50
mail@bmarchitekten.ch

Beat Müller
Architect ETH SIA
bm@bmarchitekten.ch

Cookies and Web Beacons

We use cookies on this website (e.g., Google Analytics cookies) to measure information about the usage and reach of the website. This is done on the basis of a legitimate interest (optimising the online offering and the user experience) within the meaning of the FADP and – where applicable – the GDPR.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that enable analysis of your website usage. Based on this information, for example, pop-up messages can be displayed or login functions for protected content can be provided.

You can disable or individually allow/block the use of cookies at any time in your browser settings. Instructions for deactivation can be found, for example, at de.wikihow.com/Cookies-deaktivieren. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the website.

To manage cookies and similar technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.), we use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner”. Details on how it works can be found at devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung/.

Collection of Access Data and Log Files

To ensure the trouble-free operation of the website, we collect server log files containing the following information:

Name of the accessed page/file
Date and time of access
Amount of data transferred
Notification of successful retrieval
Browser type/version and operating system
Referrer URL (previously visited page)
IP address and requesting provider

The data is stored for security reasons (e.g., to investigate misuse or fraud) and deleted or anonymised as soon as it is no longer required.

Contact and Inquiries

You have the right to obtain free information at any time about the personal data stored about you, as well as the right to rectification, blocking, deletion, and objection to the future processing of your personal data – insofar as there is no legal obligation to retain it.

Please contact:

bm architekten eth sia
Oberdorfstrasse 14b
CH – 9100 Herisau
Tel. +41 71 350 06 50
mail@bmarchitekten.ch

Description and Scope of Data Processing

Personal data means all information relating to an identified or identifiable person (e.g., name, email address).

We collect personal data in particular:

when using our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, visit duration),
when contacting us by email or form.

The data is generally stored for a period of 12 months. IP addresses are stored only for the duration of use and then deleted or anonymised.

Purposes of Use

Provision of the services you request,
User-friendly presentation and optimisation of the website,
Fulfilment of contractual obligations,
Participation in interactive offers (if desired),
Information about changes to our services.

Principles of Data Processing

We comply with the principles of lawfulness, proportionality, purpose limitation, transparency, and data security.

Data Security

Your data is stored on servers in Switzerland or the European Union. We secure our website and systems through technical and organisational measures to prevent loss, destruction, unauthorised access, alteration, or dissemination of your data. In particular, your personal data is transmitted in encrypted form (SSL/TLS).

No Disclosure to Third Parties

Your personal data will only be passed on with your consent or if we are legally or officially obliged to do so (e.g., for criminal prosecution or hazard prevention).

Your Rights

You can request information at any time about the personal data we have stored about you, withdraw any consent given, and request correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. Please contact the address provided above.

Complaints should be addressed to the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

Imprint

bm architekten eth sia
Oberdorfstrasse 14b
CH – 9100 Herisau
Tel. +41 71 350 06 50
mail@bmarchitekten.ch

Authorised Representative:
Beat Müller – Architect ETH SIA

Disclaimer: The contents of this website are created with the greatest possible care. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. Despite careful content control, we accept no liability for the content of external links. The operators of the linked pages are solely responsible for their content.

Effective date: August 2025