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
In addition to the technical access data described below, 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.
Regardless of this, when you access the website, technical access data is collected and stored in server log files (including IP address, date and time of access, page accessed, browser type and operating system). This data is used for the secure operation of the website and is deleted after a short period.
How We Use your Data
As mentioned above, we generally do not collect any personal data beyond the technical access 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 provide you with the requested information via other channels.
- Additionally, we use cookies and tracking technologies (see below).
Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the situation, your personal data is processed on the following legal bases:
- Consent: e.g. when contacting us by e-mail;
- Contract performance/purpose fulfilment: if you contact us in the context of an engagement enquiry;
- legitimate interest/balancing of interests: e.g. to ensure IT security or to optimise the website;
- Compliance with legal obligations: e.g. retention obligations.
Disclosure to Third Parties
We do not disclose your data to third parties unless:
- this is necessary for contract performance/purpose fulfilment,
- you have expressly consented, or
- there is a legal obligation.
We use service providers as processors (e.g. for web hosting). They are contractually obliged to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
We would like to point out that information transmitted via the contact form is sent unencrypted. This entails the risk that unauthorised third parties may view or manipulate the transmitted data, which is why transmitting sensitive information via this route 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 data you send to Velaw via the contact form provided on our website is transmitted unencrypted.
Automated Decision-Making and “Profiling”
Velaw does not carry out automated decision-making or “profiling”.
Storage Location and Duration
Your data is generally processed in Switzerland. For website analytics, video embedding and event registration, we use service providers that also process data in the USA (including Google, Microsoft). We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for purpose fulfilment or to comply with statutory retention obligations.
Right to Information about Personal Data
You have the right to request a copy of your personal data stored by us (if any). 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:
- ensure functionality (e.g. for language settings),
- provide embedded services (e.g. to embed maps),
- analyse the use of the website (only with your consent).
Consent and Revocation
You can use our cookie management tool on this website to change the use of cookies individually (accept or reject). 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 disabled as they are necessary for the operation of the website.
You can revoke your consent to the use of cookies at any time.
Types of Cookies
| 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: | Used to provide external content or functions (e.g. maps such as Google Maps). |
| Analytics cookies: | Collect, in pseudonymised form, how the website is used (e.g. pages visited, time spent on the site, source of access). They are set only with your consent and are used to improve the content and structure of the website. |
Detailed information on the cookies used can be found here.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to amend this policy at any time—particularly in the event of changes in legislation or new technologies. The current version is published on our website. By continuing to use the website, you agree to the applicable and published privacy policy.
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