Privacy Policy

Swiss3D GmbH

As of: February 2026

1. Data Controller

Swiss3D GmbH

Römerstrasse 6

4512 Bellach

Switzerland

Authorised representatives / Managing Directors:

2. Scope

This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data when using our 3D printing service and our website swiss3d.ch. It applies to all offers and services of Swiss3D GmbH.

This privacy policy is based on the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the Data Protection Ordinance (DPO). Where the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applicable, its requirements are also taken into account.

3. Personal Data Collected

3.1 Customer Data

  • First and last name
  • Address (street, postcode, city)
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Payment data (e.g. account information, credit card data)
  • Billing address, if different from delivery address

3.2 Order Data

  • Uploaded 3D models and design data
  • Other files necessary for manufacturing

Note: If 3D models depict potentially illegal content (e.g. weapons), we may forward data to the relevant authorities where necessary.

3.3 Usage Data (Website/Online Service)

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Time of access
  • Pages and sub-pages visited

3.4 Cookies

  • Functional cookies: Necessary for operation (e.g. shopping cart, login)
  • Tracking and marketing cookies: Only set with your consent (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Ads)

Cookie consent management is handled via the Complianz plugin. You can adjust your settings at any time via the cookie banner.

4. Purposes of Data Processing

4.1 Contract Fulfilment

  • Preparing quotations and offers
  • Manufacturing and shipping 3D printed products
  • Communication with you (e.g. regarding design or payment queries)
  • Invoicing and payment processing

4.2 Customer Account

Upon registration, additional data (e.g. username, encrypted password) is stored to provide you with an overview of your orders and commissions.

4.3 Analysis and Improvement

We use Google Analytics, Google Ads and Microsoft Clarity to evaluate website visits and user behaviour (heatmaps and anonymised session recordings; form entries are not recorded). This data is used exclusively to improve our services. Data processing only takes place with your consent.

4.4 Profiling

No high-risk profiling within the meaning of Art. 5 lit. f FADP takes place. Dynamic volume discounts in the online portal are based on order quantity and not on personal profiles.

5. Legal Basis

The processing of personal data is generally permissible under the FADP, provided the personality of the data subject is not unlawfully infringed (Art. 30, 31 FADP). Swiss3D bases data processing on the following legal grounds:

  • Contract fulfilment: Processing for the execution and handling of 3D printing orders, shipping and invoicing.
  • Consent: For tracking and marketing cookies as well as for the publication of reference images.
  • Overriding interests: Storage of 3D models for cooperation with authorities in case of possible legal violations; improvement of our services.
  • Legal obligations: Retention of invoicing data pursuant to Art. 958f CO (10 years).

6. Disclosure of Personal Data

6.1 Recipients and Processors

We disclose personal data to the following categories of recipients:

  • Payment service providers: Stripe (USA), TWINT (Switzerland), PayPal (USA/Luxembourg)
  • Shipping service providers: Swiss Post (Switzerland)
  • Hosting and cloud providers: For the operation of our website and systems
  • Partner companies: For certain print orders manufactured externally

Data processing agreements pursuant to Art. 9 FADP are in place with all processors, ensuring the protection of your personal data.

6.2 Data Disclosure Abroad (Art. 16–17 FADP)

Personal data may be transferred to the following countries:

  • USA: Stripe, PayPal, Google (Analytics/Ads), Microsoft (Clarity) – Safeguards: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) and/or Data Privacy Framework
  • EU/EEA: Partner companies for print orders – Adequate level of data protection according to the Federal Council’s country list

3D models are only transmitted to partner companies on the basis of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and a data processing agreement, to the extent necessary for the fulfilment of your order.

6.3 Publications

Reference images and project information are only published with the express consent of the customer. The customer’s company name may be used as a reference unless objected to.

6.4 Lawful Disclosure

Where a legal obligation exists, e.g. for law enforcement or by official order, we may be obliged to disclose personal data to authorities.

7. Storage Duration

  • 3D files: Not necessarily retained after order completion. Long-term storage is not guaranteed. Deletion upon request.
  • Invoicing data: 10 years from invoice date pursuant to legal retention obligations (Art. 958f CO).
  • Customer account data: Until deletion of the account by the customer or upon request.
  • Usage data: Anonymised and stored according to the retention periods of the respective analytics tools.

When data is no longer needed and no legal or contractual retention periods apply, it will be deleted or anonymised.

8. Rights of Data Subjects

You have the following rights under the FADP:

  • Right of access (Art. 25 FADP): You can request information about your stored personal data at any time.
  • Right to rectification (Art. 32 para. 1 FADP): You can request the rectification of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, provided no legal retention obligations apply.
  • Right to object: You can object to the processing of your data at any time, particularly for tracking and marketing measures.
  • Data portability (Art. 28 FADP): You can request that we provide your data in a commonly used electronic format.

Please direct requests to: info@swiss3d.ch. We will confirm your request in writing and process it within 30 days.

9. Right to Complain

You have the right to file a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC):

Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)

Feldeggweg 1

3003 Bern

Switzerland

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

10. Cookies and Tracking

10.1 Types of Cookies

  • Functional cookies: Essential for website operation (e.g. shopping cart, login session). These are set without consent.
  • Tracking and marketing cookies: Only set with your express consent.

10.2 Consent (Opt-in / Opt-out)

We use the Complianz plugin as a cookie banner. You can agree to or refuse the setting of non-functional cookies. Your settings can be changed at any time via the cookie banner.

10.3 Google Analytics and Google Ads

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads to evaluate the use of our website and optimise our advertising measures. This includes, among other things, IP address, visit duration and pages accessed. Data is transmitted to Google servers, which may be located in the USA. Use is exclusively with your consent. The basis for data transfer to the USA is Standard Contractual Clauses and/or the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. We may process aggregated Google Ads performance data (e.g. campaign metrics, search terms, clicks) for internal analysis and optimisation of our advertising campaigns. Google Ads data is used solely for internal business purposes and is not resold, shared, or made available to third parties.

11. Data Security

Swiss3D takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or destruction (Art. 8 FADP). These include in particular:

  • SSL/TLS encryption of the entire website
  • Firewalls and access restrictions
  • Access authorisations: Only authorised employees have access to personal data
  • Regular security audits

Where data is stored with external hosting or cloud providers, we ensure that they take appropriate technical and organisational security measures.

12. Data Security Breach

In the event of a data security breach that is likely to pose a high risk to the personality or fundamental rights of data subjects, we will notify the FDPIC as soon as possible (Art. 24 FADP). Data subjects will be informed if this is necessary for their protection or if the FDPIC so requests.

13. References and Links

Our website may contain links to external websites and offers. We accept no responsibility or liability for their content and data protection provisions. Please inform yourself about the applicable data protection notices on those sites.

14. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy as needed (e.g. in the event of legislative changes or new services). The current version will be published on our website. We will inform you accordingly of significant changes.

15. Contact

For questions or concerns regarding data protection, you can reach us at:

Email: info@swiss3d.ch

Post: Swiss3D GmbH, Römerstrasse 6, 4512 Bellach, Switzerland

Phone: +41 32 580 09 75

Last updated: February 2026