The following explains the principles according to which Schneider & Co. Ltd. and its affiliated companies and subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Schneider Group”, “we”, “us” or “our”) process personal data through this and other websites, applications and digital services operated by the Schneider Group (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”).
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. We process personal data carefully, for specific purposes and in compliance with the applicable data protection laws. Personal data is processed only to the extent necessary for the provision of our services, the management of our business relationships, the fulfilment of legal obligations or the protection of legitimate interests.
Use of the website and cookies
You may visit our Website and obtain information about our services without providing us with personal data.
If you contact us via a contact form, we will process the personal data you provide solely for the purpose of handling your enquiry and communicating with you in connection with it.
To analyse and improve our online offering, we may use Google Analytics or similar web analytics services. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about the use of the Website. Technical information such as IP address, device type, browser type, access time and visited pages may be collected and processed in anonymised or pseudonymised form.
The information generated may be transferred to and stored on servers of the respective service providers in Switzerland or abroad. You may prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting the settings of your browser.
Our Website may include videos from the YouTube platform. When accessing pages containing such content, data may be transmitted to YouTube and its operator Google. The processing of such data is governed by the privacy policies of the respective provider.
How Cookies work
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They enable, for example, the saving of preferences, the analysis of Website usage or the provision of certain functionalities.
Cookies do not cause any damage to your device and do not contain viruses. Some cookies are deleted at the end of your browser session, while others remain stored on your device until you delete them or their storage period expires.
Cookie Settings
You may configure your browser at any time to block cookies or delete cookies that have already been stored. You may also choose to be notified before a cookie is stored or restrict the acceptance of cookies to specific websites.
Please note that disabling cookies may result in certain functions of our Website being unavailable or only partially available.
Retention of Personal Data
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the respective purposes, provide our services, protect legitimate interests or comply with statutory retention obligations.
Data collected in connection with transport, logistics, customs, fiscal representation or other services is generally retained for the legally required retention period of ten years. Personal data processed for marketing purposes is deleted once the purpose of the processing no longer applies or the data subject withdraws their consent.
Data Security
We protect personal data through appropriate technical and organisational security measures against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.
Our systems and processes are regularly reviewed and adapted to current technical and organisational requirements to ensure an appropriate level of security.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Schneider Group may use AI-supported applications and automated technologies to support internal processes and improve its services. Personal data may be processed where this is necessary for the relevant purpose and permitted by law.
Such processing is carried out in compliance with applicable data protection laws and appropriate technical and organisational security measures. Where external AI service providers are engaged, we ensure through suitable contractual and organisational measures that your data is adequately protected.
Data may also be processed abroad where this is necessary for the provision of the respective service and where the applicable data protection requirements are complied with.
Disclosure of Personal Data
To the extent necessary for the provision of our services, compliance with legal obligations or the protection of legitimate interests, personal data may be shared within the Schneider Group as well as with carefully selected service providers, business partners, authorities or other third parties.
Where personal data is transferred abroad, we ensure, where legally required, that an adequate level of data protection is maintained through appropriate contractual, organisational or statutory safeguards.
Newsletters and Customer Information
The Schneider Group may occasionally inform existing customers, prospective customers and business partners by email about news, services, events, legal developments or other topics relevant to the business relationship.
For this purpose, we process the contact details provided to us in the course of the business relationship, in particular names, company details and email addresses.
Recipients may object to receiving such communications at any time or unsubscribe from future mailings. The relevant contact options are included in each communication or may be exercised using the contact details provided in the “Contact” section below.
Job Applications
If you apply for a position with a company within the Schneider Group, we process the personal data you submit solely for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process. This includes, in particular, contact details, CV/résumé, qualifications, employment references and any other information provided by you.
Application documents are accessible only to those persons involved in the recruitment process and are deleted or retained after completion of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Your Rights
Subject to the applicable data protection legislation, you have the right to obtain information about the processing of your personal data and the right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing and data portability.
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time with effect for the future.
You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, provided that such processing is not necessary for the fulfilment of legal or contractual obligations.
Statutory retention periods and other legal restrictions remain reserved.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding data protection, please contact:
Schneider & Co. Ltd.
Data Protection Officer
Steinengraben 22
CH-4051 Basel
basel@schneider-transport.com
Updates
We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time. The version published on our Website shall apply. We will inform you of any material changes in an appropriate manner on our Website.
Version: June 2026
