privacy policy

1.1. Controller
The data controller for this website is:
OBENHAUS Steueranwalt GmbH
Holzgasse 4, CH-8001 Zurich, Switzerland
info(at)steueranwaltskanzlei.com


2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data and Type and Purpose of Their Use

a) When Visiting the Website
When you access our website [yourdomain.com], the browser used on your device automatically sends information to our website server. This information is temporarily stored in a log file. The following information is collected without your intervention and stored until automatic deletion:

  • IP address of the requesting device
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the accessed file
  • Website from which the access originated (referrer URL)
  • Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your device
  • Name of your internet service provider

This data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection setup of the website
  • Ensuring comfortable use of our website
  • Evaluation of system security and stability
  • Further administrative purposes

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR and Art. 31 (1) revDSG. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes listed above. Under no circumstances do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your person.

b) When Using Our Contact Form
If you have questions of any kind, you may contact us via the form provided on the website. A valid email address is required so we know who the request is from and to respond accordingly. Further information may be provided voluntarily.

Data processing for the purpose of contacting us is based on your voluntary consent according to Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR and Art. 31 (1) revDSG.


3. Disclosure of Data
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.

We only share your personal data with third parties if:

  • You have given your express consent under Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR and Art. 31 (1) revDSG,
  • The disclosure is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data (Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR and Art. 31 (1) revDSG),
  • There is a legal obligation to disclose under Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. c GDPR and Art. 31 (1) revDSG,
  • It is legally permissible and necessary for the performance of a contract with you under Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. b GDPR and Art. 31 (1) revDSG.

4. Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies,” which are text files stored on your computer to help analyze how users use the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

If IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there.

Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website and internet usage.

The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other data from Google.

You may prevent the storage of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use all features of this website. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en


5. Data Subject Rights
You have the right to:

  • Request information about your personal data processed by us (Art. 15 GDPR / Art. 25 revDSG)
  • Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data (Art. 16 GDPR / Art. 25 revDSG)
  • Request deletion of your data unless processing is necessary for legal obligations or the exercise of legal claims (Art. 17 GDPR / Art. 25 revDSG)
  • Request restriction of processing under certain conditions (Art. 18 GDPR / Art. 25 revDSG)
  • Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format or to request its transfer to another controller (Art. 20 GDPR / Art. 25 revDSG)
  • Withdraw your consent at any time (Art. 7 (3) GDPR / Art. 25 revDSG)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR / Art. 25 revDSG)

6. Right to Object
If your personal data is processed based on legitimate interests under Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR and Art. 31 (1) revDSG, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, provided there are reasons arising from your particular situation or if the objection is directed against direct marketing. In the latter case, you have a general right to object without stating a specific situation.

To exercise your right to object or withdraw consent, please send an email to: [your-email@example.com].


7. Data Security
We use the widely accepted SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption method in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser, typically 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we fall back on 128-bit v3 technology. Whether a particular page on our website is encrypted can be identified by the closed key or lock icon in the address bar of your browser.