PRIVACY POLICY
Guesthouse fürDich Zurich
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:
fürDich GmbH
Stauffacherstrasse 141
8004 Zurich
Switzerland
E-mail: guesthouse@fuerdich.ch
2. General Information
The protection of your personal data is important to us.
We process personal data exclusively in accordance with the applicable Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP/DSG) and other applicable legal requirements.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal information.
3. Collection of Personal Data
We process personal data that you provide to us when making a reservation, submitting an enquiry, contacting us, or during your stay.
This may include:
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First and last name
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E-mail address
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Telephone number
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Country of residence
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Date of birth
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Nationality
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Information contained in identification or travel documents
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Payment information
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Reservation and stay details
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Correspondence with our property
4. Purpose of Data Processing
Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
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Managing reservations
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Performing online check-in procedures
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Compliance with legal registration requirements
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Providing accommodation services
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Billing and payment processing
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Guest communication before, during and after the stay
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Handling enquiries and requests
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Improving our services
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Ensuring the safety and security of guests, staff and property
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Providing information and offers where legally permitted
5. Reservation and Property Management Systems
We use the Mews property management system (PMS) to manage reservations, guest stays and operational processes.
Personal data may be processed and stored within Mews in connection with reservations, online check-ins, guest stays and guest communication.
Further information can be found at:
https://www.mews.com/privacy-policy
6. Online Check-in and Late Check-in
To improve operational efficiency, we offer an online check-in process.
During online check-in, guests may be asked to provide personal information and identification or travel documents electronically.
Such information is used exclusively for the administration of the stay, compliance with legal guest registration requirements and the security of the accommodation operation.
For late arrivals outside regular reception hours, access to the building and room may be provided without staff presence once registration and identification have been successfully completed.
7. Booking Platforms
Reservations may be made through third-party booking platforms.
These include, in particular:
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Booking.com
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Expedia Group
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Affiliatet companies, distribution partners and partner networks of these platforms
Bookings made through these providers are also subject to their respective privacy policies.
8. Payment Processing and Credit Cards
For payment processing, we work with Stripe and the Mews property management system.
In connection with reservations and guest s
tays, payment information and credit card related data may be processed and stored by Mews and connected payment service providers.
Such data is stored and processed exclusively through certified systems and payment providers in accordance with applicable security and data protection standards.
Payment information may be used for:
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Reservation guarantees
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Pre-authorisations
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Invoicing
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Charging accommodation and additional services
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Cancellation fees
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No-show fees
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Legitimate claims arising from the accommodation contract
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Damages or extraordinary additional costs
Further information can be found at:
https://www.mews.com/privacy-policy
9. Legal Registration Requirements
As a hospitality business in Switzerland, we are legally required to collect and, where necessary, transmit certain guest information to competent authorities.
This includes information required under applicable Swiss guest registration regulations.
10. Video Surveillance
To protect our property, exercise our house rights and ensure the safety of guests, staff and facilities, certain areas are monitored by video surveillance.
Video surveillance is used in particular in the following areas:
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Stairwell
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Rear entrance
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Bar and café area
Recordings are used exclusively for security purposes and are only reviewed where there is a legitimate reason to do so.
The retention period of recordings is determined by operational requirements and applicable legal obligations.
11. Wi-Fi Usage
We provide a Wi-Fi network for our guests.
When using our Wi-Fi network, technical connection data may be processed to the extent necessary for operation, security and troubleshooting purposes.
12. Cookies and Online Services
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
These technologies are used in particular for:
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Technical functionality of the website
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Improving user experience
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Statistical analysis
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Marketing and advertising purposes
You may restrict or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
13. Google Ads
We use Google Ads to promote our services.
In this context, information about the use of our website may be collected and processed.
Further information can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
14. Social Media
Our website may contain links to our social media profiles.
This includes, in particular:
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Facebook
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Instagram
When visiting these platforms, the privacy policies of the respective providers apply.
15. Newsletter and Marketing
Where you have given your consent or where otherwise permitted by law, we may use your contact details to provide information, offers or marketing communications.
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
16. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above, comply with legal obligations or protect legitimate business interests.
17. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration.
18. Rights of Data Subjects
Subject to applicable legal requirements, individuals have the right to:
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Access their personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of personal data
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Request restriction of processing
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Object to certain processing activities
Requests may be submitted at any time to:
19. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time.
The version published on our website shall be the current and applicable version.
20. Terms and Conditions
Reservations and stays are additionally governed by our Terms and Conditions.
They can be viewed at:
Last Updated: 05 June 2026
fürDich GmbH
Stauffacherstr. 141, 8004 Zürich
