Velaw AG (“Velaw”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is aware that your privacy is important to you and that you are concerned about how your personal data is processed and cookies are used. We respect and protect the privacy of all visitors to our website www.velaw.ch (“website”).
This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect, how we process it and what rights you have. It also contains information on the use of cookies and similar technologies.
By using our website or by accepting cookies in the cookie management tool, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our website immediately.
Scope
This policy applies to the use of our website (www.velaw.ch). It does not apply to third-party websites that can be accessed via links. We recommend that you review their own privacy policies when you visit such websites.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the following rights:
- Information about the personal data we have stored;
- Correction of incorrect or incomplete data;
- Deletion (“right to be forgotten”);
- Restriction of processing;
- Data portability (e.g. to another provider);
- Objection to processing based on legitimate interest;
- Revocation of consent;
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner and/or a competent EU supervisory authority).
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@velaw.ch.
How We Process your Data
We do not collect any personal data unless you actively provide it to us, e.g. by sending us an e-mail or filling out the contact form. In this case, we may process the following data:
- Your name;
- Your e-mail address;
- if applicable, other information voluntarily provided by you, such as your telephone number.
How We Use your Data
As mentioned above, we generally do not collect any personal data. If you contact us and we receive your personal data via a contact form, we may use it as follows:
- To respond to your e-mail or contact request;
- To send you the requested information via other channels.
In addition, we use cookies and tracking technologies (see below).
Legal Basis of Processing
The processing of your personal data takes place, depending on the situation, on the following legal bases:
- Consent: e.g. when contacting us by e-mail;
- Contract fulfilment/purpose fulfilment: if you contact us as part of a mandate request;
- legitimate interest or balancing of interests: for example, to ensure IT security or to optimise the website;
- Fulfilment of legal obligations: e.g. retention obligation.
Disclosure to Third Parties
We do not pass on your data to third parties unless:
- this is necessary for the fulfilment of the contract/purpose,
- you have expressly consented, or
- there is a legal obligation.
We use service providers as processors (e.g. for web hosting). These are contractually obliged to maintain confidentiality and data protection.
We would like to point out that the transmission of information via the contact form is unencrypted. This entails the risk of unauthorised third parties viewing or manipulating the transmitted data, which is why the transmission of sensitive information in this way is not recommended.
Data Security
We have taken appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure. These include firewalls, access controls and encryption.
We would like to point out that the data you send to Velaw via the contact form provided on our website is transmitted unencrypted.
Automated Decision-Making and “Profiling”
Automated decision-making or “profiling” does not take place at Velaw.
Storage Location and Duration
Your data is stored exclusively in Switzerland. We only store personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose or to comply with legal retention obligations.
Right to Information about Personal Data
You have the right to request a copy of your personal data stored by us (if it exists). Please contact us for further information at info@velaw.ch
Cookies and other Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files that are stored permanently or temporarily on your device when you visit our website. Our website uses cookies to:
- to ensure functionality (e.g. for language settings),
- to provide embedded services (e.g. to integrate maps).
Cookie Types
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Essential cookies: |
Required for the operation of the website and basic functions. Without these cookies, the website will not function properly (e.g. language settings).
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Functional / Embedded Services Cookies: |
Serve to provide external content or functions (e.g. maps like Google Maps). |
Detailed information on the cookies used can be found here.
Consent and Revocation
You can individually change (accept or reject) the use of cookies via our cookie management tool on this website. You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Please note that this may limit the functionality of the website.
Essential cookies cannot be deactivated as they are necessary for the operation of the website.
You can revoke your consent to the use of cookies at any time.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to change this policy at any time – in particular in the event of changes in the law or new technologies. The current version is published on our website. By continuing to use the website, you agree to the valid and published data protection policy in each case.
Contact
If you have any questions about the processing of your personal data or the use of cookies, please contact us:
Velaw AG
Fraumünsterstrasse 15
8001 Zurich, Switzerland
info@velaw.ch