Privacy Policy

Last updated on: 08.05.2026

We value transparent handling of personal data. This privacy policy explains which personal data we process, for what purposes this happens, and to whom data may be disclosed where applicable.

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing in connection with this website is:

Restaurant Bimi
Seefeldstrasse 5
8008 Zurich
Switzerland
E-Mail: info@swissbimi.ch
Phone: 043 243 77 77

2. Which personal data we process

We process personal data that you provide to us directly or that is technically collected when you visit our website. Depending on the situation, this may include:

  • First name and last name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Reservation details such as date, time, number of guests, and special requests

  • Information contained in messages or emails

  • Application documents, CV, and further information submitted in connection with job applications

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser, operating system, and date and time of access

  • Voluntary information on allergies, intolerances, or special needs, where relevant for a reservation or restaurant visit

3. Purposes of data processing

We process personal data in particular for the following purposes:

  • Providing and operating our website

  • Handling enquiries by email or phone

  • Managing and processing table reservations

  • Communicating with guests before or after a reservation

  • Processing job applications

  • Complying with legal obligations, especially retention obligations

  • Ensuring security, preventing misuse, and maintaining technical stability of our systems

4. Online reservations with aleno

For online reservations, we use a reservation system provided by aleno AG, Technoparkstrasse 1, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland.

When you reserve a table via the reservation system, the data you enter is processed to handle your reservation. This may include, in particular, your name, phone number, email address, requested date, time, number of guests, as well as voluntary comments or special requests.

Aleno may process this data on our behalf in the context of providing and maintaining the reservation system. Further information on data processing by aleno can be found in aleno's privacy notices.

5. Contact by email or phone

If you contact us by email or phone, we process the information you provide in order to answer your enquiry or handle your request.

This data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as long as legal retention obligations apply.

6. Applications

If you apply for a position with us, we process the application data you submit, in particular contact details, CV, references, qualifications, and other information you provide.

We use this data solely to review your application and carry out the application process. Application documents are deleted as soon as they are no longer required for the application process, unless legal obligations or legitimate interests require longer retention.

7. Website provision and log files

When visiting our website, technical data may be processed automatically, in particular IP address, date and time of access, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referrer URL.

This data is used to provide the website, ensure security and stability, and analyse technical errors.

8. Cookies, analytics, and third-party services

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies. Technically necessary cookies are used for operating the website.

If we use analytics, marketing, or tracking services, we provide information about this in this privacy policy or via a cookie banner. Such services are listed only if they are actually used on our website.

Possible services, where actually used, include Google Analytics, Google Maps, embedded fonts, social media plugins, newsletter tools, payment providers, and hosting or cloud providers.

9. Disclosure of personal data

We disclose personal data only where this is necessary for the purposes mentioned, where a legal obligation exists, or where we have a legitimate interest in doing so. Recipients may include in particular:

  • IT and hosting service providers

  • Reservation service providers such as aleno

  • Fiduciary, accounting, or legal advisory service providers

  • Authorities, where legally required

10. Data processing abroad

Personal data is generally processed in Switzerland or in the European Economic Area. Depending on the service providers used, processing may also take place in other countries.

If personal data is transferred to countries without an adequate level of data protection, we ensure an appropriate level of protection through suitable safeguards, in particular contractual data protection clauses or other measures provided by law.

11. Retention period

We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purposes. Data related to business records, accounting, or contracts may be stored longer due to statutory retention obligations.

12. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.

13. Your rights

Within the scope of applicable data protection law, you have in particular the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, and delivery of certain personal data.

To exercise your rights, you can contact us at info@swissbimi.ch. We may request proof of identity to process your request.

You also have the right to contact the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

14. Changes

We may amend this privacy policy at any time. The version published on our website applies.