Privacy Policy
Who we are
This website and its content are provided by a private individual without commercial interest.
Data controller pursuant to the data protection laws, especially the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
VAKO Advanced Rail Technologies
Grabenstrasse 12
6340 Baar, Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 787 81 00
Email: office@vako-art.com
Website: vako-art.com
What personal data we collect and why
When you access this website, information of a general nature is automatically collected. This information (server log files) includes the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your Internet service provider, your IP address, and similar data.
This information is collected for the following purposes:
- Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
- Ensuring smooth and secure website operation
- Evaluating system security and stability
- Administrative purposes
Your data will not be used to identify you personally. Data of this type is only evaluated statistically to improve our website and underlying technology.
Storage duration
Data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. For data collected to provide the website, this is generally the case when the session ends.
Contact forms
Data entered into contact forms is stored for the purpose of individual communication with you. A valid email address and your name are required to assign and respond to your inquiry. The provision of further data is optional.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, posts, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if the visitor had visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking services, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“Google”).
Google Analytics uses cookies—text files stored on your computer—to analyze your use of the website. The information generated by these cookies is usually transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the USA.
Due to IP anonymization activated on this website, your IP address is shortened within EU or EEA member states before transmission. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.
Google uses this information on behalf of the website operator to evaluate website usage, compile activity reports, and provide further services related to website and internet usage.
Your IP address transmitted by your browser within Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.
Purpose of processing:
Evaluation of website use and reporting on website activities to improve our digital services.
Use of Google Maps
This website uses Google Maps, a service of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
This allows interactive maps to be displayed directly on our site for easier navigation.
For more information on data processing, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy where you can also modify your personal privacy settings.
Embedded YouTube videos
Our website may embed YouTube videos operated by YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.
When visiting a page with a YouTube plugin, a connection to YouTube servers is established, informing YouTube of the pages you visit. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile.
To prevent this, please log out of your YouTube account before visiting our site.
Starting a YouTube video may result in cookies being set that collect information about user behavior.
Data retention
If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For registered users, we store the personal information they provide in their user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (username cannot be changed). Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
Your data rights
If you have an account or have left comments on this website, you may request an export of your personal data or its deletion. This does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Contact information
For privacy-related concerns, please contact:
VAKO Advanced Rail Technologies
Grabenstrasse 12, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 787 81 00
Email: office@vako-art.com
Social Plugins
Our website may use social media plugins. These may transmit information—including personal data—to the respective providers.
We prevent unwanted transmission by using a two-click solution: a plugin is only activated when you click on it. Only then is data transmitted to the provider.
We have no control over what data is collected and how it is used once a plugin is activated. Please refer to the provider’s privacy policy for details.
How we protect your data
We use up-to-date encryption technology (e.g., SSL via HTTPS) to ensure data security during transmission.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. The current version published on this website applies.
Questions regarding data protection
If you have any questions about data protection, please contact the person named at the beginning of this statement.
Baar, 20 October 2025