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EnglishmRT is committed to protecting your personal data and to clearly and transparently explaining the type of data collected and used. This privacy policy explains how mRT processes the personal data that you provide or that is collected when you visit the mRT website or use digital services. Please therefore read the following policy carefully and in full.
The data controller within the meaning of the Data Protection Act is Michelin Recherche et Technique SA.
You can contact the data controller via the contact form on the website https://www.mrt-sa.ch/fr/contact
mRT is obliged to protect the personal data of visitors and users of its websites. This document describes how mRT processes the personal data it collects, the purposes for which it may be used and the parties to whom it is disclosed.
However, each website has a specific purpose and its own individual characteristics. If a particular website collects additional personal information, you will be notified on that website.
The information contained in this privacy policy applies to the following websites:
To improve the services available on the website, mRT places cookies that collect information about your browsing behaviour. Cookies are files that your web browser stores on your hard drive when you visit a website. In certain circumstances, you may be personally identified using these cookies, either directly (for example, via an email address) or indirectly (for example, via a cookie’s unique identifier, an IP address or a device). The data stored may include the pages you have visited, the date and time of your visit, and other tracking information.
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are used so that you have the option to accept them. You can also configure your browser to disable cookies.
You can find further information in the cookie policy.
| Reason for data collection | Purpose/activity | Categories | Legal basis for processing | Retention period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The personal data you provide when you contact us | For the purpose of processing the contact form | Full name, address, email address, telephone number | Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR in conjunction with the relevant service agreement | Data is deleted once the user account has been deleted or upon termination of the service agreement, unless the responsible authority is required to comply with statutory retention periods. |
Where you provide personal data to mRT, you are asked to voluntarily provide additional information depending on the application. This information is marked as optional and helps mRT to better understand its customers and offer them tailored services. This additional information is collected solely for statistical purposes. No link is established to the individual.
Log information from our web servers, e.g. information about your computer such as your IP address, operating system and browser type (‘usage data’). This information is used by mRT to administer the system and analyse how the mRT website and digital platforms are used. Using this information, mRT can also provide an optimal infrastructure for our online activities.
Processing is carried out on the basis of a balancing of interests, i.e. the monitoring and improvement of our website and our products and services lead us to collect and process this data. In principle, this data is collected in such a way that no link can be established with a specific individual.
mRT is a group operating in Switzerland but affiliated with an international group that maintains databases in various countries where mRT is present. Where necessary, mRT transfers your personal data within the group to one of its databases or to external partners whose headquarters are located outside your country (processing of order data).
As data protection standards vary around the world, mRT will only transfer your personal data to companies within the mRT group or to third-party companies outside the European Union if they offer a level of protection that is adequate or comparable to that provided within the European Union for personal data.
mRT is committed to ensuring the security of your personal data. That is why mRT and its service providers protect your personal data in accordance with the latest security standards.
Access to your personal data is restricted exclusively to those individuals who require this information in the course of their duties.
mRT will share your personal data as follows, where necessary:
Within the Michelin Group
The data controller transfers your personal data to other Michelin companies that are affiliated with it under company law. This is done in accordance with the purpose originally defined for the processing.
To data processors
mRT may, where necessary, pass on your personal data to data processors whom mRT may engage to process your enquiry or provide services. These data processors are contractually obliged to treat the personal data they receive as confidential, to ensure its security, and to use your personal data solely in accordance with our instructions. In such cases, mRT remains the data controller within the meaning of the Data Protection Act.
To third parties
For legal reasons: where mRT is required to disclose or transfer your personal data to comply with a legal obligation, to enforce or apply our terms and conditions of sale and other agreements, or to protect the property or safety of the mRT Group, our customers or others.
Based on your consent: third parties may collect information about you on our website or through our products or services using cookies or similar technologies, for example to provide personalised advertising.
In principle, mRT retains your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which mRT collected the data; this also includes compliance with legal provisions, such as accounting regulations or reporting obligations.
In certain circumstances, you may request that mRT delete your data. You will find further details in the section ‘Your rights under data protection legislation’.
Where necessary, mRT anonymises your personal data (so that it can no longer be linked to you) for statistical and research purposes. In such cases, mRT may use this data without further notice and for an unlimited period.
Data protection legislation grants you certain rights regarding the processing of your personal data. These rights are as follows:
If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact the relevant authority as described in paragraph 1.
Right to information regarding data processing (duty to provide information)
You have the right to be informed about how mRT collects and processes your personal data, who the data controller is, how mRT uses your personal data, and your rights regarding your personal data. With this data protection statement, mRT fulfils its obligation to inform you.
Right to information
You have the right to receive information regarding your data insofar as mRT holds such data about you.
Right to rectification of your data
If your personal data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request that it be rectified and updated. If MRT has disclosed your data to third parties, they will be informed, where possible, of any updates you provide to us.
Right to erasure of your data
You have the right to request the erasure of your personal data if there is no longer any legitimate reason for mRT to continue processing it. For example, you may exercise your right to be forgotten if the data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was originally collected or processed, or if you have withdrawn your consent to the processing.
This does not apply to data retained as supporting documentation within the framework of a statutory retention period.
Right to restriction of processing
Furthermore, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. If you request that the processing of your personal data be restricted, mRT will cease all further processing of that data.
Right to data portability
If you transfer your personal data to another service provider or wish to receive a copy of your data for your own purposes, you have the right to request that your data be provided in a machine-readable format.
Right to object
You have the right to object to the use of your personal data, in particular for advertising purposes. You may exercise your right to object to such processing by ticking the relevant boxes (such as the unsubscribe option for a newsletter). You may also exercise this right at any time by sending us a message using the contact details provided in paragraph 1.
mRT has implemented technical and organisational measures to ensure the protection, security and integrity of your personal data. Access to personal data is restricted to employees and service providers who require this information and who have been trained in compliance with confidentiality provisions.
mRT ensures that your personal data is not altered or damaged by unauthorised third parties and that no unauthorised third parties have access to it.
Our privacy policy may be amended from time to time. Any future changes to this privacy policy will be published on this page.
This privacy policy was last updated on 1 March 2026.