Privacy and Personal Data Statement
The confidentiality of your personal data is important to us.
This statement (the “Statement”) describes the methods we use to collect, store, process, and use your personal data.
By providing us with such information and/or using our website and/or checking the box “I have read and accept the terms of use and the privacy and personal data statement,” you consent to our collection, storage, processing, and use of your personal data in accordance with applicable laws and the terms and conditions of the Statement.
If you disagree with the Statement, please do not provide us with any personal data or only provide the information you wish to share. In case of disagreement, if you withdraw your consent or choose not to provide certain required personal data, we may be unable to provide you with all or part of our products or services.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this Statement or suggestions for its improvement, please write to us at [info@sedona-group.ch].
This Statement is an integral part of the Terms of Use, which apply otherwise. Unless otherwise indicated, any capitalized term has the meaning assigned to it in the Terms of Use. In case of any conflict between the provisions of the Statement and the Terms of Use, the former will prevail.
What is the legal basis for processing your data?
We collect and process personal data about you only when (i) you have given us your consent by validating the Statement or (ii) processing such data is necessary to perform a contract between you and us or (iii) it is in pursuit of our legitimate interests.
What data do we collect?
We collect personal data in three ways:
- Mandatory information you must provide to use our website and services:
To use our website and services, you are required to provide certain information. For example:- For submitting a spontaneous application: [first name, last name, email address of the sponsor member, phone number];
- For ordering a prototype via the website: [first name, last name, email, phone number, your website address, budget information];
- For contacting us: [first name, last name, phone number, email address, subject, your message].
- Information you choose to provide freely:
When using our website and services, you may freely decide to provide us with additional information. For example:- For submitting a spontaneous application: [LinkedIn profile address, phone number];
- For ordering a prototype via the website: [first name, last name, email, phone number, your website address, budget information].
- Information we collect automatically when you use our website:
Beyond the personal data you are required or choose to provide, we may collect and use various information regarding your use of—and behavior on—our website, such as your browsing preferences, statistics on the most visited pages, time spent on each page, the type of device used, technical information about your devices, software, or peripherals, and demographic information such as age, gender, professional and personal interests, geographic location, etc.Additionally, when you use services provided by third-party companies (Google Maps™, YouTube™, Facebook™ or Twitter™ buttons, etc.) from our website, these companies may also collect and use personal data about you (location, usage preferences, etc.). We recommend carefully reading the privacy statements of these third-party companies before using their services. These third parties may transfer the data they collect to the United States, which is not considered to offer an adequate level of data protection according to European standards.
How do we use the collected data?
We use the personal data you choose to provide to achieve the specific purpose for which you submitted it: to provide the information and services you requested, process your orders, communicate with you, and/or fulfill other contractual obligations between you and us. In addition to processing your data for the stated purpose, we reserve the right to use all or part of your personal data for other purposes: [communicating with you, conducting surveys, or recommending products or services that may interest you] (see Section 7 for more information on how to control your data and opt out of such communications).
Regarding information about your behavior on the website that we collect automatically, we use it to improve and personalize our services to better meet your expectations.
To whom is the data disclosed?
Your personal data is only shared or disclosed to third parties (i) if it is necessary to achieve the purpose for which you provided it (e.g., to process your orders), (ii) if you have given prior consent, (iii) when required by law or a judicial order, or (iv) in the event of a sale of our business.
You may also share certain information on social networks, particularly by using the Facebook™ or Twitter™ buttons available on our website. Keep in mind that when you share personal data publicly, it can be viewed and used by others, and may be indexed by search engines.
What cookies do we use?
Like many websites, we use cookies to optimize our website. These are small files stored on your device that save certain configurations and data through your Internet browser to exchange with our system. We may use the following cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the website to function and allow you to use the services you request, such as logging into secure areas.
- Functional cookies: These store information about the choices you make on our website, such as your name, language, or region. This enables us to personalize your visit.
- Performance cookies: These “analytical” cookies help us gather information about how visitors use our website, such as the pages you visited and links you followed. These cookies do not collect information that identifies you. All data is anonymous. This helps us improve the website’s performance. We use Google Analytics™ to enhance our website. Google Analytics™ collects anonymous data and generates reports on website statistics without identifying you personally. Data may be transferred to and stored on Google’s U.S. servers, subject to foreign laws.
- Social media cookies: These allow you to share website content on social platforms (e.g., Facebook™ or Twitter™ buttons). Social networks may track your browsing if your account is active on your device during navigation. We have no control over these cookies, as they are placed directly by third-party providers.
- Advertising cookies: These enable us to display tailored ads based on your interest in our products and services during your website visit. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. All data is anonymous.
To control cookies, you can adjust your browser settings. For more details, see the cookie policy on your specific browser.
Your personal data and your rights
In accordance with applicable law, you have the right to access, rectify, and delete your personal data. You can also object to the processing of your data or request its limitation. Furthermore, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
Please address any requests to:
Sedona Group SA
Rue de la Morâche 1
CH-1260 Nyon
info@sedona-group.ch
This privacy statement may be updated at any time.
Statement updated on 23.11.2020.