Privacy Policy – SV-IT GmbH
1. Introduction
SV-IT GmbH ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, and share personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, web forms, cookies, newsletters, and any affiliated applications or services.
2. Who We Are
Company Name: SV-IT GmbH
Registered Address: Blegistrasse 11a, 6340 Baar, Switzerland.
VAT No: CHE-214.649.082 MWST.
Email: info@sv-it.ch
We act as the data controller for the personal data you provide or we collect via our website.
3. What Data We Collect
We process the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data: Full name, title, company name
Contact Data: Email address, phone number
Technical Data: IP address, browser type/version, device ID, OS
Location Data: Approximate location inferred from IP
Usage Data: Page views, session duration, clicks, navigation path
Cookie/Tracking Data: Category, provider, cookie duration
Marketing Preferences: Consent status, email interactions
4. Purposes for Processing
We process personal data to:
Respond to your inquiries and maintain client relationships
Provide and improve our digital services
Personalize the user experience
Analyze website performance and user behaviour
Send marketing and promotional communications (if consented)
Fulfil legal and regulatory obligations
5. Legal Grounds for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases:
Consent – Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR / Art. 31 revFADP: for marketing and analytics
Contractual necessity – Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: for providing requested services
Legal obligation – Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR: for regulatory compliance
Legitimate interests – Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: for security and fraud prevention
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated:
Analytics/marketing data: up to 12 months from last interaction
Contractual/legal data: as long as legally required (e.g. accounting retention)
7. International Transfers
Analytics and advertising data may be processed by:
Google (Analytics, Ads) — https://policies.google.com/privacy
Meta (Facebook Pixel) — https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
These transfers are secured through:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the FDPIC/European Commission
Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (for certified U.S. entities)
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Ensure website functionality
Measure performance via Google Analytics
Show personalized advertising via Google Ads and Meta Pixel
Users can manage cookie preferences via the cookie banner or browser settings.
Granular Consent: You can select which types of cookies to allow (Essential, Analytics, Marketing). Consent is stored (timestamp, IP, preference status).
9. Marketing and Retargeting
With your explicit consent, we may use pseudonymized data (e.g. hashed email, cookie ID) to show personalized ads via third-party networks (e.g. Google, Meta). You can withdraw this consent at any time via the cookie settings.
10. Your Data Rights
Under GDPR and revFADP, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw your consent at any time
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
File a complaint with the FDPIC or your EU authority
You can exercise your rights via info@sv-it.ch or through the tools on our website.
11. Children
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
12. Non-Discrimination
We do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Switzerland. Any disputes arising in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact:
Data Protection Contact: info@sv-it.ch
We have not appointed a formal Data Protection Officer (DPO) at this time.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. The most recent version will always be published on our website.
Last updated: 14 June 2025