Privacy Policy
We, Medeo Investment AG, are responsible for the data processing activities described in this privacy policy (hereinafter also referred to as “we” or “our”).
On our website (https://medeo-investment.com/) and in the context of our business activities, we process various types of personal data, which we would like to inform you about below. Personal data includes all information relating to you (e.g., name, address, email address, phone number) and allowing to identify you directly or indirectly (e.g., via the internet). For privacy-related concerns, please contact us at the address provided at the end of this privacy policy (see Section 10).
This privacy policy is designed to meet the requirements of Swiss data protection laws. Please note that we review and update this policy periodically. The version published on our website is the most current one.
If you disclose personal data about third parties (e.g., family members, customers, etc.) to us, you thereby confirm that you are authorized to do so, that the information is accurate, and that the third parties concerned are aware of this privacy policy.
1. Personal Data Processed by Us
We primarily process the personal data you provide to us or that we collect from users visiting our website or using our app. Additionally, for the purposes listed in Section 2, we may obtain personal data about you from third-party sources, including:
– Clients or your employer with whom we are in contact (e.g., your contact details and information related to your professional role and activities) to facilitate transactions with your employer with your support.
– Data provided by third parties allowing us to execute contracts (e.g., delivering products or providing services).
– Documentation concerning you, including powers of attorney
– Credit information from credit agencies or authorities, certificates, and references
– Extracts from public registers (e.g., commercial registers)
– Communication data
If you contact us via our website contact form, the provided email address or phone number, we collect metadata such as the method, location and time of communication, in addition to the information provided by you.
Your online activity data, including data from social media. For instance, when you use our website, we collect technical data to ensure functionality and security, such as IP and MAC addresses, device operating systems, dates, regions, access times, and browser types. These data can help us to ensure smooth connectivity, improve website usability, evaluate system stability and security, and serve other administrative purposes. These activities often rely on tracking technologies or cookies (see Sections 3 and 4).
2. Purposes for Processing Your Personal Data
In addition to any specific purposes about which we would notify you of separately if required, we process your personal data for the following purposes:
– Communication with you and the third parties mentioned in Section 1
– Conclusion and execution of contract with you (including recruitment processes and employment relationships) and the third parties mentioned in Section 1
– Website operations and infrastructure management
– Marketing for the purpose of promoting our services (e.g., mailings, events) and maintaining client relationships
– Market research and product development, including planning, development, and improvement of our offerings
– Regulatory compliance, such as adherence to laws, industry standards, and directives etc.
– Security measures, including fraud prevention and website monitoring
– Risk management and corporate governance, including organizational development
– Assertion and defense of claims and handling of administrative proceedings
If we request your consent for specific data processing, we will inform you about the relevant purposes separately. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future, by written notice (postal) or, unless otherwise specified, via email. You will find our contact details in Section 10 below. Once we have received notification of the withdrawal of your consent, we will no longer process your data for the purposes to which you originally consented, unless we have another legal basis for doing so. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the legality of the data processing conducted prior to the withdrawal.
3. Cookies
We use technologies on our website to recognize users during their visits and, under certain circumstances, track their activities across visits. These technologies assign a unique identifier (e.g., a cookie) to your browser or device. Cookies enhance your experience by simplifying, improving, and personalizing your interaction with our website.
You can configure your browser to block, mislead, or delete certain cookies. Further instructions on managing cookies for common browsers can be found in their respective help sections:
Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website.
4. Third-Party Services on Our Website
4.1 Tracking Tools
We use third-party services to provide user-friendly, secure, and reliable offerings. These services may embed content into our website and require your IP address to function.
4.1.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics collects information via cookies, such as navigation paths, visit duration, access locations, device types, browser details and referring URLs. This data is processed pseudonymously, and IP addresses are anonymized within the EU or Switzerland before transmission to the US. In rare cases, full IP addresses are sent to Google servers in the US and then anonymized.
You can prevent data collection by Google Analytics by installing a browser plugin: [http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en](http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en).
4.1.2 Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager to manage cookies and tracking pixels. This tool does not collect personal data but triggers other tags that may process such data. If you deactivate tracking, this deactivation applies to all tags managed by Google Tag Manager.
5. Links to Third-Party Websites on Our Website
Our website contains links to third-party websites.
We have no influence over the websites linked on our website and disclaim any liability for visiting and the content of linked websites. Regarding data protection, we refer to the privacy policies provided on the respective websites.
6. Data Sharing
Within the scope of the purposes mentioned in Section 2, we may share your data with:
– Service providers (e.g., IT providers, shipping companies, debt collection agencies)
– Authorities when required by law or for legal purposes
– Business partners (e.g., suppliers, marketing and project partners)
– Other third parties, for instance, during legal proceedings or business transactions involving parts of our company
Recipients of your personal data may be located abroad, including countries without equivalent data protection standards. We ensure adequate protection through contractual guarantees (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses) or other safeguards.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized processing, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure, or access.
However, data transmitted over open networks (e.g., the internet or email) cannot be guaranteed to be secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as necessary for processing purposes, legal obligations, or technical requirements. For instance, business communications and contracts need to be stored for up to 10 years.
9. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have various rights, including:
– The right to access your data
– The right to correct inaccurate data
– The right to object to certain processing activities
– The right to withdraw consent for future processing
For questions regarding your rights and how to exercise them, please contact us in writing or via email (see Section 10).
10. Contact
Medeo Investment AG
Rathausstrasse 7 | 6340 Baar | Switzerland
T +41 41 501 61 51
info@medeo-investment.com
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