Privacy policy

1. Information on Data Processing1. Information on Data Processing
kessler.vogler gmbh attaches great importance to the protection of your privacy and processes personal data exclusively in accordance with the applicable data protection legislation. This Privacy Policy informs visitors to the website, applicants, employees, clients, business partners and other affected persons about the nature, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data.

2. For What Purposes is Data Processed
Personal data is processed in particular for the implementation of recruitment and placement processes, personnel leasing, Try & Hire engagements, Executive Search assignments, internal recruitment, client relationships, communication and the operation of the website. Reference checks are generally obtained only following prior consultation.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
The processing is carried out on the basis of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), the Swiss Employment Services Act (AVG), the Swiss Employment Services Ordinance (AVV) and – where applicable – the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (GDPR).

4. Which Personal Data is Stored
We process in particular master data, application documents, information relating to education and professional experience, references, communication data, technical usage data and data required for personnel administration.

5. How Data is Processed and Stored
Data is generally stored on systems located in Switzerland. For candidate, client and placement processes, we use the industry solution zvoove. In addition, we use Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Teams, for email communication, document management, collaboration and video conferencing. Hostpoint acts as the hosting provider for our website and parts of our infrastructure. Commissioned service providers are contractually obliged to comply with data protection requirements.

6. Disclosure of Certain Data
Personal data is disclosed only where necessary and following prior consultation with the affected candidates to client companies or commissioned service providers. Recipients may include prospective employers, zvoove, hosting and IT service providers, fiduciaries, legal advisers, banks, insurance companies and authorities.

7. International Data Transfers
Where service providers, clients or their human resources departments are located outside Switzerland or the European Union (EU), personal data may be transferred to other countries. This may occur in particular through the use of international technology providers. In such cases, we ensure an adequate level of data protection through appropriate safeguards, in particular Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognised mechanisms.

8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access or unlawful alteration.

9. Personal Data Breaches
In the event of a personal data breach, we assess whether notification to the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) is required. Affected persons will be informed where this is required by law or necessary for their protection.

10. Cookies, Tracking and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Through our consent management tool, you may determine which non-essential cookies may be used. Any consent given may be amended or withdrawn at any time. We use Google Analytics 4 for the analysis and optimisation of our website, Google Ads for measuring and placing advertising, and Google Maps for the display of geographical information.

11. Processing of Sensitive Personal Data
Where required for the placement or performance of an employment relationship, sensitive personal data may also be processed. Such processing takes place only within the scope of the applicable legal provisions and, where necessary, with the relevant consent.

12. Use of Data Following the End of a Business Relationship
Personal data may continue to be processed following the completion of a placement assignment or employment relationship where this is necessary for future placements, career advice or legal retention obligations.

13. Who Has Access to the Data
Access to personal data is restricted to employees and commissioned service providers who require such data for the performance of their duties.

14. Rights of Data Subjects
You have, in particular, the right to obtain information, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability or transfer, as well as the withdrawal of consent granted, within the framework of the applicable legal provisions.

15. Retention Period
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the respective purposes. Candidate files and application documents are generally retained for a period of 24 months, unless a longer statutory retention obligation applies. Data may be retained beyond this period within a talent pool in order to consider candidates for future job opportunities and career prospects. The data subject may object to such retention at any time. Contractual and accounting records are retained in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.

16. Amendments to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. The version published on our website shall apply.

17. Responsible Entity
The responsible entity for the processing of personal data is: kessler.vogler gmbh, Seefeldstrasse 5, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland. Email: info@kesslervogler.ch. The management and the contact persons designated by the company are responsible for data protection matters. Data protection enquiries may be sent at any time to: info@kesslervogler.ch.