Federico Transfers

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 8, 2025

Introduction

Safedrivers SĂ rl ("we", "us", or "our"), operating as Federico Transfers, is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website federicotransfers.ch and use our services.

This policy complies with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP/nLPD), which entered into force on September 1, 2023, and is aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Safedrivers SĂ rl

Federico D'Agostino

Rue des Edelweiss 8

3963 Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland

Email: info@federicotransfers.ch

Phone: +41 79 733 20 20

Data We Collect

We collect personal data in the following ways:

Data You Provide Voluntarily

When you use our contact or booking forms, you provide:

  • Name (required)
  • Email address (required)
  • Phone number (required for bookings)
  • Pickup and drop-off locations
  • Travel details (date, time, number of passengers)
  • Flight number (optional)
  • Additional messages or special requests

Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address (anonymized for analytics)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Approximate geographic location (country/region)

How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Processing booking requests and providing our transfer services
  • Communicating with you about your bookings and inquiries
  • Sending quotes and confirmations
  • Improving our website and services based on usage patterns
  • Analyzing website traffic and user behavior (anonymized)
  • Complying with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the FADP, we process your data based on:

  • Contract performance: Processing necessary to fulfill your booking or respond to your inquiry
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., for marketing communications)
  • Legitimate interests: For improving our services and ensuring website security
  • Legal obligations: Where required by Swiss law

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Google Analytics 4

Purpose: Website analytics and usage statistics

Data processed: Anonymized usage data, page views, sessions, device information

Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: You can disable Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Google Maps Platform

Purpose: Location autocomplete for pickup/drop-off addresses

Data processed: Location search queries

Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Formspree

Purpose: Form submission handling and email delivery

Data processed: Form data (name, email, phone, message)

Privacy policy: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy

WhatsApp (Meta)

Purpose: Direct communication channel

Data processed: When you contact us via WhatsApp, your messages are processed according to WhatsApp's privacy policy

Privacy policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy

International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (Google, Formspree, Meta/WhatsApp) are based in the United States. When your data is transferred outside Switzerland, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • The receiving country has an adequate level of data protection as determined by the Swiss Federal Council
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the relevant authorities
  • The recipient is certified under recognized frameworks (e.g., EU-US Data Privacy Framework)

The European Commission confirmed on January 15, 2024, that Switzerland provides an adequate level of data protection under the GDPR.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.

Duration: Session

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

_ga (2 years), _ga_* (variable)

Duration: Up to 2 years

Google Maps Cookies

Set when using the location autocomplete feature.

Duration: Variable

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific sites
  • Clear all cookies when closing the browser

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Booking data: 10 years (Swiss commercial law requirement)
  • Contact form inquiries: 2 years
  • Analytics data: 14 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Cookies: As specified per cookie type above

After these periods, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

Under the FADP, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Right to restriction: Request limitation of data processing in certain circumstances
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@federicotransfers.ch. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Access controls and authentication for data systems
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Staff training on data protection practices
  • Careful selection of third-party vendors with adequate security measures

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Safedrivers SĂ rl

Rue des Edelweiss 8, 3963 Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Email: info@federicotransfers.ch

Phone: +41 79 733 20 20

Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC):

Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner

Feldeggweg 1, 3003 Bern, Switzerland

Website: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch