Privacy Policy

Introduction

Willhaus & Associates takes the protection of your personal data seriously. This Data Protection Information explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services. We process your personal data in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

1. Data Collection and Processing

We collect and process personal data that you provide to us directly, such as when you fill out an online form on our website. This includes:

First and last name
Email address

In addition, we use Wix Analytics, which collects data such as:

Device and browser information
IP addresses and geographic location
Website interactions (page views, clicks, and session duration)
Referral sources (how users arrive at the website)
Behavioral tracking to analyze user engagement and improve website experience

2. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide our services and make the website, downloadable content, and documents available to you
To improve and further develop our services, offers, and online platforms
To assess user needs and optimize our procedures accordingly
To conduct advertising and marketing activities, including the organization of events
To assert legal claims and defend against legal disputes and official proceedings

3. Data Transfers and Processing Locations

The collected personal data is processed exclusively in Switzerland, a member state of the European Union, or another country that is a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA). If data processing takes place in a third country, Willhaus & Associates ensures that third parties comply with the necessary data protection regulations in an appropriate manner, e.g., through contractual agreements.

4. Use of Third-Party Tools

We use various Wix tools, including:

Wix Forms (for collecting personal data through contact forms)
Wix Analytics (for analyzing website traffic and user behavior)

These tools help us optimize our website and improve user experience. Wix may collect, store, and process data according to their own privacy policies and standards.

5. Data Retention Period

We store your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by legal obligations. The retention periods for data collected via Wix Analytics and Wix Forms are determined by Wix's own data policies. If no specific retention period is defined, we apply the standard retention principles outlined by data protection regulations.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

Right of Access: You can request information about the data we process about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, provided there are no legal retention obligations preventing this.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of processing under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: You can request that we provide your personal data in a commonly used format.
Right to Object: You can object to data processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Data Protection Information or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:

Willhaus & Associates
Email: info@willhaus.ch

We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. If necessary, we will update this Data Protection Information to reflect changes in our data processing practices.

Date: January 2025