Last updated July 2023
Thank you for visiting (one of) the websites ("Site" or "Sites") of Schindler Pensionskasse ("Schindler PK") and your interest in Schindler PK’s services.
At Schindler PK, we strive to honor the privacy and security of our users, business partners, tenants, insured persons (and their dependents and survivors) and suppliers, as well as their representatives, in relation to all services, applications and websites provided by Schindler PK and/or any of its affiliates acting as a data controller under applicable data protection law.
The Sites provide information about Schindler PK
The Sites provide general information about Schindler PK, its solutions and services, career opportunities and information for insured persons and their dependents and survivors.
Information about data processing activities related to Schindler’s recruiting portal is provided separately before registering on the recruiting portal. Further information can currently be found under the following link: https://job.schindler.com/.
This Privacy Notice explains how we handle and process your personal data
Schindler PK processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection law. To this end, we have issued this privacy notice ("Privacy Notice"). It describes how we collect and further process personal data (i) when you visit this Site schindler.pk.ch or any other Sites or (ii) when you rent one of our properties, or (iii) when you otherwise interact with us.
This Privacy Notice describes the type of personal data Schindler PK collects, the method of collection and the purposes for which Schindler PK may use, share or disclose such personal data.
The term "personal data" in this Privacy Notice means any information that identifies, or could reasonably be used to identify any natural person.
This Privacy Notice is not necessarily a comprehensive description of our data processing. It is possible that other data protection statements (or General Terms and Conditions, or similar documents) are applicable to specific circumstances. In particular, our insured persons are informed separately (on an online portal) about the processing of their personal data in connection with the implementation of the occupational pension plan.
If you provide us with personal data of other persons
If you provide us with personal data of other persons (such as family members, work colleagues), it is your responsibility to ensure the respective persons are aware of this Privacy Notice and only provide us with their data if you are allowed to do so and such personal data is correct.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this Privacy Notice, your personal data or data privacy at Schindler PK, please contact us or our data protection officer at:
Schindler Pensionskasse
Zugerstrasse 13
6030 Ebikon
Switzerland
Phone: +41 41 445 31 71
Email: pk.ch@schindler.com
The above entity acts as the data controller of this Site under applicable data protection law.
Data protection officer:
Mr. Aurélien Pasquier
Schindler Pensionskasse
Zugerstrasse 13
6030 Ebikon
Schweiz
Phone: +41 41 445 41 05
Email: aurelien.pasquier@schindler.com
When, how and what kind of personal data we collect
Schindler PK treats personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We may collect your personal data in the course of our business, including through your use of our Sites.
We may automatically log certain technical information
By using our Sites, certain technical and other information is automatically disclosed by your computer to and logged by us (such as your network address, the type of your browser, the site that referred you to our site) for operational and security purposes, and to better understand the usage of our websites. Please see section 15 of this Privacy Notice "Cookies and Other Means of Identification").
Please consult the table below to see for which purposes we process (use, store, share, etc.) personal data, which categories of personal data are being processed as well as the legal grounds for such processing.
| Purpose | Categories of Personal Data | Legal Grounds |
|---|---|---|
| When you visit this Site The personal data (log files) our web servers automatically collect when you visit this Site allows us to safeguard the functioning of this Site and to improve and personalize your user experience. | IP address of your device, its operating system and the browser used, date and time. | The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest to manage this Site and your user experience. |
| When you submit a contact request The personal data we collect allows us to process your specific request and our response thereto. | Contact details and information on your contact request. | The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest to administer your request and to provide an appropriate response. |
| When you submit a media inquiry The personal data we collect allows us to process your media inquiry request and our response thereto. | Contact details and information on your media inquiry. | The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest to administer your inquiry and to provide an appropriate response. |
When you apply for a job Note: You should exclusively apply for a position with us via Schindler’s specific career Site https://job.schindler.com/. that is subject to a separate Privacy Notice. Applications filed differently will generally not be considered. Otherwise, the data processing related thereto is governed by this Privacy Notice. | Contact details, your written application, CV, and certificates/ diplomas. | The processing of your personal data consists of steps we are taking at your request prior into entering a potential contract with you as it is necessary to assess if you qualify for employment with Schindler PK. |
| When we process your personal data in the context of initiating/executing a contract or other business relations The personal data we collect enables us to initiate/process our contractual and other business relationships. | Contact details and information e.g. about role and function or signature authorizations. | The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest to manage our business relationship with you or your company and/or to fulfill the contract. |
| When we rent you one of our properties The personal data we collect enables us, among other things, to evaluate our properties. | Contact details, amount of rent. | The processing of your personal data is lawful, as this information is necessary for the performance of the contract, for the valuation and management of our properties and for the protection of our legitimate interest. |
We make no automated decisions and profiles
We do not use your personal data to make decisions based solely on automated processing. In addition, we do not process your data automatically with the aim of evaluating certain personal aspects about you.
How long do we retain your personal data
Schindler PK takes every reasonable step to ensure that your personal data is only processed for the minimum period necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Notice. We process and retain your personal data as long as required:
Personal data may also be retained:
As soon as your personal data are no longer required for the above-mentioned purposes, they will be deleted or anonymized, to the extent possible.
Who has access to your personal data
We may, pursuant to valid legal process, such as a search warrant, subpoena, or court/governmental order, allow access to any information (including such categories of personal data) provided to Schindler PK, in order to comply with such process and to protect our rights and property. If warranted, we may also allow access to this information in special emergencies where physical safety is at risk.
Schindler PK moreover reserves the right to disclose any information obtained from or about you to third parties in connection with a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy or sale of all or substantially all of Schindler PK’s assets.
We share your personal data with Schindler entities and third-parties outside of Schindler group
Your personal data may be transferred to a subsidiary of Schindler PK or to entities of the Schindler group (Schindler Holding Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries), as well as to any third parties who provide services to Schindler PK or to whom Schindler PK subcontracts all or part of the processing. This may for instance include real estate consultants, e-marketing service providers, hosting providers, technical support and any other relevant roles.They will process such personal data only for the purposes listed in this Privacy Notice and agree to treat it in accordance with it. They may only process your personal data in the same way as Schindler PK is permitted to process it.
We may transfer your personal data outside Switzerland and the European Economic Area (EEA)
Your personal data may be transferred to any of the countries where Schindler group has affiliates (Schindler Holding Ltd. and any of its subsidiaries, overview available here) as well as third parties who provide services to Schindler PK or who are used as subcontractors for the entire processing or parts thereof. This includes countries that may provide for a lower level of data protection than the country from where you have submitted the personal data.
In the event of transfer of personal data to a country outside of Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA), Schindler PK systematically ensures the application of an adequate level of protection of such personal data by approved means (e.g., by putting in place standard contractual clauses on the processing of personal data, in accordance with the EU Commission model clauses).
You can request more information about such measures (including copies where relevant) by getting in touch with Schindler PK through the contact details above.
We do not sell your personal data
Except as otherwise set forth in this Privacy Notice or other data protection statements applicable in specific circumstances, we do not sell, trade, license or rent your personal data with any third parties outside of Schindler PK.
How to access your personal data and to make use of your other rights
Subject to applicable data protection law, you may have some or all of the following rights in respect of your personal data. You can exercise these rights by submitting your request to pk.ch@schindler.com.
You will need to include your personal details as well as some means of verifying your identity (e.g. copy of identity card or driving license). If the request is submitted by a person other than you, without providing evidence that the request is legitimately made on your behalf, the request will be rejected.
Please note that Schindler PK may reject requests that are excessive or a misuse of the relevant right.
Please also note that some of these rights may be limited, for example when Schindler PK has an overriding interest or a legal obligation to process your personal data, or if the special provisions of pension law (e.g. the Swiss Federal Law on occupational retirement, survivors' and disability benefits) take precedence.
1. Access right and data portability
You have the right to obtain confirmation of whether Schindler PK processes personal data about you and, if so, gain access to a copy thereof. If you require additional copies, we may need to charge a reasonable fee.For certain kinds of data, you may also have a right to data portability.
2. Right of rectification and right to erasure
You have the right to request the rectification or the erasure of your personal data, provided that the applicable legal requirements are met. The right to erasure is subject to various exceptions, for example where the processing of your personal data is necessary to support litigation or for the compliance with statutory retention requirements.
3. Right to restriction, right to object and to consent withdrawal
In certain situations, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your data, e.g., when you claim that your personal data on our systems is not correct during the time that we need to verify the accuracy of the data. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data and we will no longer process your data if we are relying on our own or someone else's legitimate interests to process your personal data, except if we can demonstrate legitimate grounds for the processing of your personal data. Where any processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw such consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of the processing prior to the withdrawal).
4. Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authorities
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority, namely:
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
Feldeggweg 1
3003 Bern
Switzerland
www.edoeb.admin.ch
Security and confidentiality of your personal data
We are committed to keeping your personal data secure and we have implemented appropriate information security policies, rules and technical measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, improper use or disclosure, unauthorized modification and unlawful destruction or accidental loss.
All of our employees, partners, consultants, workers and data processors (i.e. those who process your personal data on our behalf, for the purposes listed above), who have access to, and are associated with the processing of your personal data, are obliged to respect the confidentiality of such data.
We may provide links to non-Schindler PK websites
This Privacy Notice applies only to the Sites, and not to websites owned by third parties. We may provide links to other websites which we believe may be of interest to you. However, we cannot guarantee the privacy standards of such websites and we disclaim any responsibility for them.
This Privacy Notice is not intended to be applicable to any linked, non-Schindler PK website. Whenever you open a link to other websites, you should exercise caution and read the privacy policies of the website in question.
What are Social Media Plugins (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, or LinkedIn)?
The Sites may enable Social Media Plugins. Social Media Plugins allow websites to integrate social media functionality for the convenience of users. Such Social Media Plugins are independent extensions of the providers of the respective social media network. Schindler PK has no influence over the type and amount of data collected through such Social Media Plugins and stored by their providers. If you use Social Media Plugins you will be sending identifiable information to the respective social media platform.
Any comments or activity arising from persons using Social Media Plugins is not controlled or endorsed by Schindler PK and Schindler PK shall not be held responsible or liable for such. Persons who share Schindler’s PK content via Social Media Plugins are not authorized to speak for or represent Schindler PK. Their views and opinions must be strictly regarded as their own and not Schindler PK's.
The provisions in our Terms and Conditions and this Privacy Notice relating to links to other websites also apply to Social Media Plugins.
What is a cookie
A cookie is a small piece of data that a website stores on the visitor’s computer or mobile device. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the website.
Our use of cookies
Our websites use cookies, pixel tags and other forms of identification and local storage (together referred to as "Cookies" hereunder) to distinguish you from other users of our website and of websites of our network. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and websites of our network and also allows us to improve our websites and our services.
You can find out more information about the cookies that we use on our Sites by reading our Cookie Notice & Settings.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify this Online Privacy Notice at any time. You are advised to visit this Site regularly for any amendments.