Privacy Notice

Effective on 1.2021

 

This Privacy Notice (hereinafter the “Privacy Notice”) describes the principles based on which Aramedes Ltd. (hereinafter “Aramedes”, “we” or “the Controller”) processes personal data collected through its online Aramedes branded applications (hereinafter the “App”), or by other means provided by Aramedes. It informs you in particular about what personal data we collect, for which purposes it is processed, with whom it may be shared, for how long we retain it and which rights and options relating to the use of your personal data you may have. “Personal data" means any and all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, for example name, address, e-mail address, an online identifier or the phone number.

This Privacy Notice applies as far as the processing activities are not subject to other privacy policies (e.g. our Website Privacy Notice on www.aramedes.com) or are provided for by applicable law. Please read this Privacy Notice carefully. By using our services, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information as set forth in this Privacy Notice.

If you provide us with personal data of other persons, please provide their personal data only if you are allowed to do so in line with applicable data protection laws and only if the other person would agree to you providing its personal data to us for the purposes the data are collected and the processing of its personal data according to our Privacy Notice.

1.      Who controls the personal data

The Controller of personal data collected according to this Privacy Notice is: 

Aramedes Ltd.
Heinrichstrasse 267d  
CH-8005 Zürich | Switzerland
Email: info@aramedes.com
aramedes.com

Aramedes determines the purposes and means of the processing of your personal data and is therefore responsible for the processing and use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Notice. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Notice or how we process your personal data, kindly contact us at any time by sending an email to info@aramedes.com.

2.      How do we process personal data

Any personal data collected through our Apps is processed in accordance with the provisions of applicable data protection and privacy laws. We collect and process personal data carefully and for the purposes described in this Privacy Notice. In accordance with applicable law, we may also use your personal data in other ways as described in this Privacy Notice. In such event, we will provide specific privacy policies or notices at the time of collection and obtain your consent where necessary. We always seek, to the extent reasonably possible, to collect information on an anonymized or pseudonymized basis so we cannot recognize your identity (e.g. your location information for the use of the Aramedes watch together with the App).

3.      What personal data do we collect for which purposes

We may collect the following data via our App:

a.     Information automatically collected

Aramedes collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits to us in "server log files" when using the App. These may include the following data:

  • Browser type and browser version

  • Operating system used

  • Referrer URL (the previously visited website)

  • Host name of the accessing computer

  • Date and Time of the server request

  • Internet Protocol address (IP address)

  • Transmitted data volume

  • Other similar data and information which serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our IT systems.

These data will not be combined with data from other sources. It is stored by us until it is automatically deleted within a period of 3 - 6 months.

The data automatically collected as described above is processed for the purposes of proper functioning of our App, e.g. for establishing a connection, ensuring stability and uninterrupted system security, to improve our services, and for statistical purposes in the event of attacks on the network infrastructure on which the App is made available.

b.     Information provided by you via mail or email

We collect information which you actively and voluntarily provide us with through the use of our App by sending a message to our contact mail or email address. This may include the following personal data:

  • Name, first name, address, email address, phone number, additional information about you or your Aramedes branded products, such as the serial number of the Aramedes watch for after-sales-services;

  • Your message or your inquiry.

We will use the information provided by you for the processing and answering your inquiry, or for the lawful purposes which were evident from the circumstances, which may include the following purposes:

  • To best respond to your questions or requests regarding our products and services, to ask you questions and to provide additional information related to our services, tailored to your request or interests (e.g. inquiries concerning product quality and warranty requirements);

  • To communicate with you (e.g. about our products and services) and provide you with the best possible information that you require from us before, during or after termination of a contract;

  • For complying with contractual, legal or other regulatory requirements and internal rules (e.g. for after-sales-services if your Aramedes watch and/or the App have quality or technical issues);

  • For establishing, exercise and/or defend actual or potential legal claims, investigations or similar proceedings;

  • For other lawful purposes, where such processing arises from the circumstances or was indicated at the time of collection.

c.      Information collected or generated in connection with the use of the Aramedes watch App

Additionally, we collect information when you use the Aramedes smartwatch App in connection with our Aramedes branded watch. This may include the following personal data:

  • Your location information.

 The collection of this personal data is always voluntary, based on your consent or a contract, to provide the product and services you have requested. Please note that without the provision of this information, the service requested may not be provided at all or may not be provided correctly.

We will use the information you provide for the lawful purposes that arise from the circumstances as described in this Privacy Notice or that are stated at the time of collection, which may include the following purposes:

  • To connect the Aramedes smartwatch with the Aramedes App;

  • To ensure stability and uninterrupted system security, to protect the systems and for statistical purposes in the event of attacks on the network infrastructure on which the system is made available;

  • To enable the features and services provided with the Aramedes watch, such as to (i) pair your Aramedes watch with your mobile phone; (ii) calibrate the Mecca finder on your Aramedes watch; (iii) enable the automatic Mecca finder on your Aramedes watch; (iv) set the prayer time convention on your Aramedes watch; (v) set the prayer time vibration alarm on your Aramedes watch; (vi) rename your Aramedes watch; and (vii) check the serial number of your Aramedes watch.

4.      On what legal basis do we process personal data about you

The processing of your personal data for the purposes described can be based on the following legal grounds:

  • our consent, only if it may be withdrawn at any time (e.g.  if you activate the location data tracking function on your App to enable the features provided with the Aramedes watch) (article 6 section 1 lit. a GDPR);

  • For the performance of a contract with you or for the intention to enter into a contract with you (e.g. in the context of an inquiry needed in connection with after-sales services relating to the quality, functioning and/or technical application of the Aramedes watch and relating App) (article 6 section 1 lit. b GDPR);

  • to comply with a legal obligation (e.g. for tax reasons or for purposes of legal investigations or proceedings) (article 6 section 1 lit. c GDPR); or

  • for the purposes of our legitimate interests, for example for maintaining and improving our internal business administration, organization, operations, risk management, protection of systems and premises, prevention of fraud and other offences, for advertising and marketing activities, to guarantee an effective, efficient, secure and harmonized service, to comply with legal or other regulatory requirements and internal rules, and for establishing, exercise and/or defend actual or potential legal claims, investigations or similar proceedings (article 6 section 1 lit. f GDPR).

  • Should the processing be based on your consent or our legitimate interests, you may withdraw consent or object to that processing at any time by deactivating the location data tracking function in your App or by contacting us directly at info@aramedes.com. Please note, however, that the withdrawal of your consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on your consent before the withdrawal.

5.      With whom do we share your personal data

We take the necessary measures to ensure that only our authorized personnel who have the necessary knowledge have access to your personal data in order to fulfil the purposes for which your personal data was collected.

We may transfer your personal data to the following possible categories of recipients in accordance with the purposes and legal basis of the processing described above and insofar as this is necessary for the corresponding data processing, e.g. as part of the functioning of your product and services:

  • Our trusted third-party service providers, including processors (e.g. providers of IT support and services);

  • Our advisors and other business partners;

  • Governmental administrations, courts and other competent authorities;

  • Other parties in potential or actual legal proceedings.

We choose our partners and data processors carefully and only upon sufficient guarantees they have appropriate technical and organizational measures in place. Our data processors may only process personal data on documented instructions from us. They all are subject to confidentiality requirements and may use your personal data solely to the extent necessary to fulfill the purpose for which your personal data was collected, except as otherwise required by law.

6.      Transfer of personal data to countries outside the EEA

The personal data collected through our App is stored in Switzerland. Moreover, we may transfer, store and process your personal data in data locations around the world, for example where our third-party providers or business partners are located. Therefore, we may transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) if it is required for the data processing described in this Privacy Notice in accordance with applicable law. 

If data is disclosed to countries that do not guarantee an adequate level of protection, Aramedes will ensure adequate protection of data disclosed by putting appropriate safeguards in place, such as contractual guarantees (e.g. on the basis of EU standard contractual clauses), binding corporate rules, or transferring data pursuant to your explicit consent, conclusion or performance of a contract, or in connection with the determination, exercise or enforcement of legal claims. You may obtain more information about our appropriate safeguards by contacting us via email to info@aramedes.com.

7.      For how long do we keep information about you

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which your personal data was collected. For this reason, we will delete or anonymize personal data (or equivalent) once they are no longer necessary to achieve the purposes, subject however (i) to any applicable legal or regulatory requirements to store personal data for a longer period (e.g. for tax or accounting reasons), or (ii) if we have an overriding interest (e.g.  an interest for reasons of proof to establish, exercise and/or defend actual or potential legal claims, investigations or similar proceedings, including legal holds, which we may enforce to preserve relevant information, or if we have an interest in non-personalized analysis).

On that basis, we normally process personal data subject to the following rules and obligations:

  • For contract related personal data (including business records and communication), we retain personal data as long as the contractual relation is ongoing and for ten years after the termination of the contractual relationship unless (i) a shorter or longer statutory storage obligation is applicable on a case-by-case basis, (ii) the retention is required for reasons of proof or another valid reason based on applicable law, or (iii) the deletion of the data is required earlier (because e.g. the data is no longer required or we are required to delete the respective data);

  • The information relating to your location for the use of the App with the Aramedes watch, will automatically be deleted when you close the App or when you change your location, and in any case at the latest within a period of 1 – 3 days;

  • For operational data containing data (e.g. protocols, logs), we retain personal data for a period of 3 - 6 months.

8.      No automated decision-making including profiling with legal effect 

We do not make any decision about you which is based solely on automated processing – including profiling - and which has legal effect on you or significantly affects you in a similar way.

9.      Security

We have implemented various technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised use, disclosure or access, in particular where processing involves the transmission of data over a network, and against all other unlawful forms of processing and misuse.

Aramedes may use third party data processors to collect and process your personal data. Any data processors commissioned by us will only process your personal data in accordance with our instructions and are legally obliged to adhere to strict security procedures when handling personal data.

Unfortunately, transmission of information via the internet is not wholly secure. Although we do our utmost to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to us; any transmission is done so at your own risk. For this reason, you are always free to transfer your personal data to us via alternative means, e.g. by mail. Once we have received your information, we employ strict procedures and rigid security measures to try to prevent unauthorised access.

10.    Third-party privacy policies

Please note that if you click on the link to a third-party website, you will be directed to a website that we do not control, and our privacy notice will no longer apply. Your browsing and interaction on any other website is subject to the Terms of Use and the privacy policies and notices of those third-party websites. Furthermore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of these links.

We recommend that you read the terms of use and the privacy policies and notices of other websites carefully before submitting personal information via this Website. We are not responsible or liable for the information content on such third-party websites.

11.    Children

By using our App, you warrant that you are of legal age or, if you are not yet of legal age that your parent or legal guardian has consented to your use of the Website and accepts the use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Notice. 

 12.    What are your rights 

You may request information from Aramedes as to whether data concerning you is being processed. In addition, you have the right to request the correction, destruction, or restriction of personal data regarding yourself as well as to object to the processing of personal data. Should the processing of personal data be based on your consent or our legitimate interests, you may withdraw consent or object to that processing at any time by sending an email to info@aramedes.com. However, please note that a withdrawal does not affect the legitimacy of the processing activities that took place before you withdrew your consent. In Switzerland and in countries of the EEA you may, in certain cases, have the right to obtain data generated during the use of online services in a structured, common, and machine-readable format which allows for further use and transfer.

Requests concerning your rights shall be submitted to Aramedes via the following email address: info@aramedes.com. Aramedes reserves the right to restrict the rights of the affected user in accordance with applicable law and e.g. not to disclose comprehensive information or not to delete data.

If we refuse your request or if you are not satisfied with our processing, you may also lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority and seek a judicial remedy. For users located in Switzerland, the competent authority is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner in Switzerland (www.edoeb.admin.ch). For the users located in the EU Countries, as the case may be, a list of the supervisory authorities can be found at ec.europa.eu/newsroom/article29/item-detail.cfm?item_id=612080.

13.    Changes to our Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice may be changed from time to time and without prior notice or announcement. All changes to this Privacy Notice are effective when they are posted on the App unless indicated otherwise. When we change the Privacy Notice in a material manner, we will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our App or in another appropriate manner prior to the change becoming effective and update the ‘effective date’ at the top of this page.