PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy defines and details how Pat Burgener or its representatives useand protect the information you provide to us, if any, when you use this website, which is accessible at the following URL: www.patburgener.ch (hereinafter the “Site”).

Please note that this Privacy Policy may be modified or supplemented at any time by Pat Burgener or his representatives, particularly to comply with any legislative, regulatory, judicial, or technological developments. In such cases, the date of the update will be clearly indicated at the top of this policy. These changes are binding on the User as soon as they are posted online. The User should therefore review this Privacy and Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed of any changes.

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

In general, you can visit the www.patburgener.ch website without providing any personal information about yourself.

Pat Burgener or her representatives may, in the event of a contact request from the user via the contact page, a product order, the creation of an account, or a request from the user to be notified when a product is restocked, ask you to provide your last name, first name, email address, phone number, and birthday (hereinafter your “Personal Information”). By providing this information, you expressly agree that it may be processed by Pat Burgener or its representatives for the purposes indicated in Section 2 below, as well as for the purposes stated at the end of each form.

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) adopted by the European Parliament on April 14, 2016, and the amended French Data Protection Act of January 6, 1978, Pat Burgener and its representativeshereby inform you of the following:

1. Identity of the Data Controller

The data controller is Wabs Sàrl, with its registered office at Route des Téléphériques 10, 3963 Crans-Montana, SWITZERLAND.

2. Purposes of Data Processing

Pat Burgener or its representativesmay process your Personal Information:
(a) for the purpose of providing you with the information or services you have requested (including: sending the newsletter, shipping or receiving a product, sending a birthday gift card); and/or

(b) to collect information that will enable us to improve our Site, products, and services (including through the use of cookies); and/or

(c) to contact you regarding various matters related to Pat Burgener, including, but not limited to, customer support.

3. Recipients

Pat Burgener or his representatives are the solerecipients of your Personal Information. This information, whether in individual or aggregated form, is never disclosed to any third party. Neither Pat Burgener nor any of his subcontractors sells the personal data of visitors and Users of his Website.

4. Shelf Life

Your Personal Information is retained by Pat Burgener or her representativesonly for the period necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection as indicated in section 2 above, which in no event shall exceed 24 months.

5. Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights regarding your Personal Information, which you may exercise by writing to us at the mailing address listed in Section 1 or by email at marc-antoine@wearebrandshapers.com. You have the right to access your Personal Information.

To assist you with this process—especially if you wish to exercise your right of access—you can contact us at the email address provided.

6. Right to Rectification of Data

Under this right, the law entitles you to request the correction, updating, blocking, or deletion of your personal data that may be inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete, or outdated.
You may also set general and specific guidelines regarding the handling of your personal data after your death. Where applicable, the heirs of a deceased person may request that the death of their loved one be taken into account and/or that the necessary updates be made.

To assist you with this process—especially if you wish to exercise your right to correction, either on your own behalf or on behalf of a deceased relative—please contact us via email.

7. Right to Object

This right may be exercised only in one of the following two situations:
1. When the exercise of this right is based on legitimate grounds; or

2. When the exercise of this right is intended to prevent the collected data from being used for marketing purposes.

To assist you with this process—especially if you wish to exercise your right to object—you can contact us by email.

8. Response Times

Pat Burgener or his representativesundertake to respond to your request for access, correction, or objection, or any other request for additional information, within a reasonable timeframe that shall not exceed one month from the date of receipt of your request.

II. COOKIE POLICY

When you first visit Pat Burgener’s website, a banner at the bottom of your screen notifies you that information related to your browsing activity may be stored in files called “cookies.” Our cookie policy helps you better understand the measures we have in place regarding browsing our website. In particular, it informs you about all the cookies used on our website, their purpose (Part I), and provides instructions on how to manage them (Part II).

1. General Information About Cookies on Pat Burgener's Website

Pat Burgener and its representatives, as the publishers of this website, may place a cookie on the hard drive of your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone, etc.) to ensure a smooth and optimal browsing experience on this website.
“Cookies” are small text files that allow us to recognize your computer, tablet, or mobile device in order to personalize the services we offer you.

The information collected through cookies does not in any way identify you by name. It is used exclusively for our own purposes to improve the interactivity and performance of our website and to provide you with content tailored to your interests. None of this information is shared with third parties.

2. Setting Your Cookie Preferences

You can accept or reject cookies at any time.

When you first visit the Pat Burgener website, a banner briefly displaying information about the use of cookies and similar technologies appears at the bottom of your screen. This banner informs you that by continuing to browse the Pat Burgenerwebsite (for example, by loading a new page or clicking on various elements of the site), you consent to the use of cookies on your device. You are also deemed to have consented to the use of cookies by clicking “Accept.” To decline, click “Decline,” or you can choose which cookies to allow.

Depending on the type of cookie in question, we may be required to obtain your consent to place and read cookies on your device.

A. Cookies Exempt from Consent

In accordance with the recommendations of the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL), certain cookies are exempt from the requirement to obtain your prior consent, provided that they are strictly necessary for the website to function or are intended solely to enable or facilitate electronic communication. These include, in particular, session ID and authentication cookies. These cookies are fully subject to this policy to the extent that they are issued and managed by Pat Burgener or its representatives.

B. Cookies That Require Your Prior Consent

This requirement applies to cookies set by third parties that are classified as “persistent” because they remain on your device until they are deleted or reach their expiration date.

Since these cookies are set by third parties, their use and placement are subject to those parties’ own privacy policies, which are linked below. This category of cookies includes audience measurement cookies, advertising cookies (which Pat Burgenerdoes notuse), and social media sharing cookies (including those from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn).

Audience measurement cookies collect statistics on website traffic and the use of various website features (such as the content and pages you have visited). This data helps improve the user experience on Pat Burgener’s website.

C. You Have Various Tools for Configuring Cookies

Most web browsers are configured by default to allow cookies. Your browser allows you to change these default settings so that all cookies are automatically rejected, or so that only certain cookies are accepted or rejected depending on who issued them.

PLEASE NOTE: We would like to draw your attention to the fact that refusing to allow cookies to be stored on your device may, however, affect your user experience as well as your access to certain services or features on this website. In such cases, Pat Burgenerassumesno liability for any consequences resulting from a deterioration in your browsing experience that occurs due to your decision to refuse, delete, or block cookies necessary for the website’s operation. Such consequences shall not constitute damages, and you shall not be entitled to any compensation as a result.

Your browser also allows you to delete existing cookies from your device or to notify you when new cookies may be placed on your device. These settings do not affect your browsing experience, but they do prevent you from enjoying the full benefits of the cookie.

Please review the various tools provided below so that you can manage the cookies stored on your device.

D. Configuring Your Web Browser

Each web browser has its own cookie management settings. To learn how to change your cookie preferences, you’ll find links below to the help resources you need to access your browser’s settings menu:

For more information about cookie management tools, please visit the CNIL website: https://www.cnil.fr

E. Our Cookies

-WordPress: used to ensure the online store functions properly. 

-Google. Used for analytics. It anonymously records your visit and the pages you’ve viewed, among other metrics, helping us determine the relevance of our content, designs, or changes, and enabling us to make continuous improvements to the online store. Google uses the following cookies: __utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmt, __utmz, _ga, _gat, and _gid.

-AddThis: used to ensure that the number of social media shares is accurate and that it is stored in the cache. This data is not sent to AddThis; it is used solely to ensure the tool functions properly. AddThis uses the __atuvc and __atuvs cookies.

-GPRD: Used after you accept cookies on the site.

If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding this cookie policy, please contact us via email.