Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Green Choice Co. Sàrl collects, uses, and protects the personal data of users of the platform www.greenchoiceco.ch. The platform operates under an online reservation model with direct pickup from the seller. Green Choice Co. does not intervene in payments between users nor in the logistical organization of the pickup. The company undertakes to process personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), in compliance with the principles of lawfulness, proportionality, transparency, and security.
Data Controller
The data controller is Green Choice Co. Sàrl, Rue de Chantepoulet 10, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland. Any request relating to data protection may be addressed to: info@greenchoiceco.ch. The competent supervisory authority is the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC), Feldeggweg 1, 3003 Bern, Switzerland.
Personal Data Collected
Green Choice Co. collects only the data necessary for the proper functioning of the platform. This data may include first and last name, email address, telephone number, and postal address when provided by the user. Information relating to the creation and management of user accounts is also collected, as well as data related to published listings, reservation history, and messages exchanged via the platform when this feature is used. Technical data is also recorded, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, connection logs, and information relating to cookies installed on the user’s device. Green Choice Co. does not collect any banking or payment data and does not intervene at any time in the processing of payments between users. No sensitive data within the meaning of applicable legislation, such as health data, political opinions, religious beliefs, or ethnic origin, is collected or processed.
Purposes of Processing
Personal data is used exclusively to ensure the proper functioning of the platform. It allows in particular the creation and management of user accounts, the publication of listings, the facilitation of contact between buyers and sellers, the management of reservations, the handling of customer support requests, the prevention of abusive or fraudulent behavior, and the continuous improvement of the services offered. Data may also be processed in order to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations. Green Choice Co. does not carry out automated profiling producing legal effects concerning users.
Platform Operation
The platform enables online reservation of items and connection between users. Payment is made directly between the parties at the time of the meeting or in-store, without any intervention by Green Choice Co. The company does not collect any data relating to financial transactions and assumes no responsibility regarding payments made between users.
Hosting and Security
The website www.greenchoiceco.ch is hosted in Switzerland by Infomaniak Network SA, Rue Eugène-Marziano 25, 1227 Geneva. Data is stored on secure servers that comply with international information security standards. Green Choice Co. implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data, including SSL/TLS encryption, restricted access controls, regular backups, and intrusion protection systems.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website uses cookies to ensure proper technical operation, maintain active user sessions, and improve the browsing experience. Analytical cookies may also be used to measure website traffic and understand how users interact with the platform. These cookies are activated only after user consent where required. Users may configure their browser to refuse or delete all or part of the cookies. However, certain features of the website may not function properly if essential cookies are disabled.
Analytics Tools
Green Choice Co. uses Google Analytics, a service provided by Google Ireland Ltd., to analyze website traffic and improve service quality. IP addresses are anonymized before processing. Data may be transferred to the United States in accordance with the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. Users may disable Google Analytics via the browser add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Data relating to user accounts is retained for as long as the account remains active. In the event of account deletion, data is erased or anonymized unless legal obligations or ongoing disputes require its retention. Technical and analytical data is retained for a limited period in accordance with legal requirements and data protection best practices.
Disclosure to Third Parties
Personal data may be disclosed only to technical service providers acting on behalf of Green Choice Co., including the hosting provider and analytics tool providers. No personal data is sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties for commercial purposes. Disclosure may occur only in the event of a legal obligation or upon decision of a competent authority.
Data Security
Green Choice Co. applies security measures consistent with Swiss and European data protection standards. In the event of a data breach likely to result in a high risk to users, affected individuals will be informed in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection.
Your Rights
In accordance with applicable legislation, users have the right to access their personal data, request rectification, request deletion, object to processing, and, where applicable, request data portability. Requests may be sent to info@greenchoiceco.ch. A response will be provided within a maximum period of thirty days.
Amendments
Green Choice Co. reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time in order to adapt it to legal or technical developments. The current version is permanently available on the website.
Contact
For any questions relating to the protection of personal data, you may contact Green Choice Co. Sàrl, Rue de Chantepoulet 10, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland, at the following address: info@greenchoiceco.ch.