Privacy Policy for Swiss Talent Solutions AG

This privacy policy describes how Swiss Talent Solutions AG (referred to as "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of users of our online platform and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent manner, in compliance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you use our site or services. This can include:

  • Information you provide directly to us: For example, when you register for a course, sign up for updates, fill out a contact form, or communicate with us. This may include your name, contact details (such as postal address), professional information, and payment information if applicable.
  • Information we collect automatically: When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This includes technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, length of visit, and pages viewed. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and maintaining our services: To operate our online platform, process your registration for training programs, and deliver the services you request.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send you service-related notifications, and provide customer support.
  • Improving our services: To understand how users interact with our site and services, allowing us to analyze performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features.
  • Marketing and promotion: With your consent, we may use your information to send you updates about our services, special offers, or other information we think may be of interest to you. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
  • Compliance with legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Necessity for contract performance: When processing is required to fulfill our contractual obligations to you (e.g., providing access to a training course you purchased).
  • Your consent: When you have given us explicit consent for specific processing activities (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter). You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Legitimate interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms (e.g., improving our services, preventing fraud, analyzing website usage).
  • Compliance with legal obligations: When processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third parties only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, hosting, analytics). These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR/FADP)

Under applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Erasure: Request that we delete your personal information under certain conditions.
  • Restriction of Processing: Request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain conditions.
  • Object to Processing: Object to our processing of your personal information under certain conditions.
  • Data Portability: Request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to processing where consent was the legal basis.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact section below.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze site usage, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in countries outside of Switzerland or the European Economic Area. When transferring your data internationally, we take appropriate steps to ensure that your personal information is protected in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws, such as relying on adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of these sites and are not responsible for their policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us by writing to the following address:

Swiss Talent Solutions AG
Badenerstrasse 585
Floor 3
Zurich, Canton of Zurich
8004
Switzerland
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Phone: +41 44 555 1234

Last updated: October 26, 2024