Last updated: [24.12.2025]
This Privacy Policy explains how FK Cars (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you access or use the website www.fkcars.ch.
This Privacy Policy is issued in accordance with:
– the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)
– the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679), where applicable.
It applies to users located in Switzerland, the European Union, and other jurisdictions where these regulations apply.
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data under this Privacy Policy is:
Chemin en Budron A 14
1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
Switzerland
Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect the following categories of personal data:
– Name
– Email address
– Phone number
– Any information submitted via contact forms, inquiries, or communications
– IP address
– Browser type and version
– Device information
– Pages visited and interaction data
– Date and time of access
This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
We process personal data for the following purposes:
– To operate, maintain, and secure the Website
– To respond to inquiries and communications initiated by users
– To provide requested information regarding our automotive services
– To analyse Website performance and user behaviour (where consent has been obtained)
– To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not engage in unsolicited marketing communications and do not send newsletters unless explicit consent has been provided by the user.
Personal data is processed on the following legal bases:
– Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
– Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – user consent (e.g. marketing, analytics cookies)
– Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest (Website security, functionality)
– Article 31 revFADP – consent and legitimate interest under Swiss law
Where consent is required, data is processed only after valid consent has been obtained and may be withdrawn at any time.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance Website functionality and user experience.
Details about:
– types of cookies used,
– purposes,
– consent management, and
– how to withdraw consent
are provided in our Cookie Policy, which forms an integral part of this Privacy Policy.
We do not sell personal data.
Personal data may be shared only with:
– trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, IT support),
– authorities where required by law.
Such service providers process data solely on our instructions and are contractually bound to comply with applicable data protection laws.
Personal data may be transferred to recipients outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR and revFADP, including:
– adequacy decisions,
– standard contractual clauses,
– or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
In general:
– Inquiry and contact form data is retained for up to 12 months after the last interaction
– Client-related data may be retained for up to 10 years where required for contractual or legal obligations
– Technical and analytics data is retained for up to 26 months, where applicable
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Retention periods may vary where necessary to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
– unauthorised access,
– loss,
– misuse,
– alteration, or disclosure.
However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you have the following rights under the GDPR and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection:
– Right of access
– Right to rectification
– Right to erasure
– Right to restrict processing
– Right to object to processing
– Right to withdraw consent at any time
– Right to data portability (GDPR only)
Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.
In the event that your data is processed in a manner contrary to the FADP, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC), in accordance with Article 49, paragraph 4 of the FADP
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third parties independently.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:
Chemin en Budron A 14
1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
Switzerland