Privacy Policy

Responsible for Data Processing

The entity responsible for data processing on this website and the contact for data
protection matters is:

arrive GmbH
Grossmatte Ost 24
6014 Lucerne
E-Mail: info@timetoarrive.ch
Tel.: +41 77 503 82 29

For privacy-related concerns, please contact us by post or email at the above address.

1. General Information

This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data on our website www.timetoarrive.ch (the “Website”) by arrive GmbH (“we” or “us”) and about your rights under the applicable data protection laws (Swiss DSG, EU GDPR).

2. Data Collection by Service Type

We collect personal data depending on the booked service:

2.1 German Language Courses

− First and last name
− Date of birth
− E-mail address
− Telephone number
− Home address
− German language skills

2.2 Permits / Naturalization

− First and last name
− E-mail address
− Telephone number
− Home address
− Nationality
− Residence permit
− Marital status
− Profession
− Employer
− Date of birth
− Duration of stay in Switzerland
− German language skills
− Residence in the same municipality for the last five years (Yes/No)
− Birth name
− Full name of father
− Full name of mother

2.3 Relocation

Only the data necessary for the specific booked service.

This information is required to provide the agreed services properly.

3. Data Collection on the Website

3.1 Contact Form / E-Mail

When using our contact form (WP Forms) or our e-mail address, we collect name, e-mail address, telephone number, and message content to respond to your inquiry.

3.2 Microsoft Forms

For the onboarding process, we collect the above data via Microsoft Forms to process the booked services correctly.

3.3 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies via the CookieYes plugin for website functionality (e.g., session, language settings). We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. These data are processed anonymously.

3.4 WhatsApp Button

When using the WhatsApp button, your data is transmitted to WhatsApp/Meta. WhatsApp’s privacy policies apply.

4. Data Retention

Accounting and billing data are stored according to legal requirements (generally 10 years). Course and personal data for permits/relocation are kept for the duration of the service. Contact data (name, telephone, e-mail, home address) may be stored longer to contact clients for future services. You may object to this storage at any time.

5. Data Sharing with Third Parties

Data is only shared if necessary to provide the services (e.g., authorities for permits). Microsoft 365 (e-mail, OneDrive) and Banana (accounting) are included in the order processing. Data transfer to third countries occurs only if legally permissible or necessary.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to obtain free information about your stored data, its origin, and purpose. You may also request correction, deletion, restriction, or objection to processing. Consents can be revoked at any time by e-mail to info@timetoarrive.ch. For complaints, you can contact the relevant data protection authority: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (http://www.edoeb.admin.ch).

7. Security

Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS). Hosting is provided by Hosttec. We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

8. External Services / Plugins

− Google Analytics: website usage analysis (anonymized)
− CookieYes: cookie management
− WhatsApp Button: contact via WhatsApp


Privacy policies of the respective providers apply.

9. Disclaimer

The information on our website is non-binding. We accept no liability for damages resulting from access, use, or non-use of the website or technical disruptions.

10. Links to Third Parties

Links to external websites are outside our responsibility. We assume no liability for their content or privacy practices.

11. Copyright

All content on our website (texts, images, photos, files) is the property of arrive GmbH or the respective rights holders. Use by third parties is only permitted with prior written consent.